# Structural Space Suits Irina Shaposhnikova Reveals her Crystallographica Collection By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irina-shaposhnikova-crystallographica-collection References: [loudreams](http://www.loudreams.com/2009/06/21/irina-shaposhnikova-crystallographica/) & [antwerp-fashion.be](http://www.antwerp-fashion.be/SHOW2009/EN/4/irinashaposhnikova/SHOW.html) These modern outfits by Irina Shaposhnikova are part of her collection called Crystallographica. The suits and dresses seem to be inspired by architectural design, and also seem like outerspace outfits. The backstage photos of the Crystallographica line were taken at the 2009 show of the [Royal Academy of Fine Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-photography-exhibition) in Antwerp. Check out the video for a kaleidoscopic look at Irina's Crystallographica collection. **Implications** - [Space-aged designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-neo-suit) continue to be a theme that many brands are exploring. The intriguing themes of sci-fi often leave people wondering if fashion will go down the route of silver suits and visors. While that time is nowhere near what films have displayed, brands can bring their interpretations to consumers who are curious about [futuristic couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-inspired Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore creating space-themed designs to offer futuristic couture options to curious consumers. - **Architectural Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can take inspiration from architectural design to create modern outfits. - **Kaleidoscopic Fashion:** Fashion designers can experiment with kaleidoscopic designs to create unique and eye-catching outfits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion designers can use these trends to create unique and futuristic outfits. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can collaborate with fashion designers to incorporate architectural elements into fashion designs. - **Entertainment Industry:** These trends can be used to create unique and memorable costume designs for film and television productions set in futuristic or space environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashion House-Designed Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Fashion House-Designed Lunar Spacesuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axiom-extravehicular-mobility-unit.md) - [Resistance Training Space Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmofit-exosuit.md)