# Expressive Sci-Fi Collections These Ivana Pilja Designs Boasts Futuristic Style Ideals By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivana-pilja References: [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/ivanapilja) These impressive Ivana Pilja creations shine a light on the designer's [sci-fi inspired aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set). Channeling a futuristic cyborg, a model fronts an in studio photoshoot while sporting the Belgrade based designer's oversized, ornate and over-the-top garments. From voluminous skirt silhouettes and exuberant textile patterns to eccentric headpieces, this womenswear collection blurs the lines between costume and couture. The dramatic collection is visually bold and expressive of the designer's fearless aesthetic. These daring designs by Ivana Pilja take inspiration from a variety of pop culture references and fashion fads. Whether paying homage to iconic sci-fi film characters like [Star Wars' Queen Amidala](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2) or embracing [eccentric clown couture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection), this eye-catching collection puts vibrant colors and sculptural shapes on display. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Geisha Fashion:** Exploring the fusion of traditional Geisha elements with futuristic design, creating unique and avant-garde fashion statements - **Voluminous Skirt Silhouettes:** Reviving the popularity of large and dramatic skirt shapes, offering opportunities for innovative fabric manipulations and structural designs - **Pop Culture-inspired Couture:** Merging sci-fi film characters and eccentric clown influences into high fashion, pushing creative boundaries and captivating a niche market ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** A chance for fashion designers to experiment with combining traditional and futuristic elements, and reinventing classic silhouettes - **Textile Manufacturing:** An opportunity to create innovative textiles with voluminous structures that add drama and impact to garments - **Entertainment and Costume Design:** The potential to create visually spectacular costumes inspired by pop culture and avant-garde fashion for film and theater productions ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origins-collection.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.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) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md)