# Runway-Accenting Giant Female Robots Dior Commissions Hajime Sorayama for an Artistic Runway Touch By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/female-robots References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/10/movie-dior-robot-hajime-soramaya-video/) & [sorayama.jp](http://sorayama.jp/) From highly [futurist menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) to gigantic female robots, [Dior's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams) Pre-Fall 2019 debut in Tokyo was definitely striking. Understanding that fashion shows are spectacles, Creative Director Kim Jones taps renowned Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama for a techy sculpture that turns out to portray an "idealized woman." Following the aesthetic of Dior's Pre-Fall 2019 silhouettes, the artist creates a captivating robotic structure that is described as "retro-futurist." The elegant and attention-demanding centerpiece of the runway show is crafted from a block of styrofoam which was coated in aluminum paint — a labor-intensive process that took Hajime Sorayama 20 days to complete. A noteworthy example of [sculptural female robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai), Dior's commission "marks 40 years since [Sorayama] first started drawing designs for robots." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Fashion:** Advance the fashion industry by incorporating futuristic elements and technologies. - **Robotics in Advertising:** Incorporate robotics and sculptures in advertising campaigns and live events to capture viewers' attention and create a lasting impression. - **Artistic Runway Touch:** Collaborate with artists to create visually captivating and memorable runway shows that are sure to stand out from the rest. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporate technology and futuristic elements, like the use of robotics and sculptures, into fashion shows and products to create a visually stunning experience for consumers. - **Advertising:** Incorporate sculptures and robotics in advertising campaigns and live events to capture viewers' attention and create a lasting impression. - **Art:** Collaborate with fashion designers and other industries to create visually captivating sculptures and robotic installations that showcase both artistic and technological innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [Luxury Brand Legacy Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-of-dreams.md) - [Artful Luxe Fashion Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otani.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Stage Couture Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jisoo-dior.md) - [Monster-Adorned Capsule Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-collections.md) - [Stylish City-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diors-2024-collection.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md)