# Futuristic Hardware Headpieces The Gommes Esser Fall 2011 Runway Show Has a Sci-Fi Feel By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gommes-esser-fall-2011 References: [fashionising](http://www.fashionising.com/pictures/b--Gommes-Esser-Design-hints-at-the-surreal-5863.html) Going with a rather [futuristic theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-line-1), the Gommes Esser Fall 2011 runway show featured some interesting accessories to accent the almost severely structured outfits. I'm referring to the [graphic metal headpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-sculptural-earbuds) in particular. Designed by founders Denise Esser and Aleyda Gomes, the Gommes Esser [Fall 2011 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025) embodies the surreal by focusing on creating "dreams in reality" and being "a visionary from the future," as recited by their short film runway opening. With a mostly black and silver palette, the line is perfect for the cooler season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Fashion:** The Gommes Esser Fall 2011 runway show demonstrates the trend of futuristic fashion with its graphic metal headpieces. - **Structured Accessories:** The use of graphic metal headpieces in the Gommes Esser Fall 2011 collection showcases the trend of structured accessories. - **Surreal Fashion:** The Gommes Esser Fall 2011 collection captures the trend of surreal fashion with its emphasis on creating dreams in reality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the opportunity to design and produce futuristic fashion accessories like graphic metal headpieces. - **Accessories:** The accessories industry can innovate by incorporating structural elements into their products, inspired by the graphic metal headpieces in the Gommes Esser Fall 2011 collection. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can embrace surrealistic fashion trends to create visually captivating costumes and outfits for performances and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Futuristic Statement Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Retrofuturism Streaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead-headset.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Statement-Making Fall Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-fall-2025.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md)