'The Man Who Fell to Earth' in I.T Post magazine features model Nils Butler in futuristic androgynous fashions like a long high-waisted skirt and a close-fitting zip-up coat. Photographer Kwannam Chu captured Butler in black-and-white fashions from Ann Demeulemeester and Julius.
The waterfall-laden outdoor setting in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' in I.T Post really lends to the soft, sensitive vibe of the shoot.
Implications - Fashion photographers and magazine editors have increasingly used androgynous fashion to illustrate a post-apocalyptic theme or express a dystopian society. These oversized, belted and genderless styles comment on our present and our possible future. In this editorial, a natural setting softens what would otherwise be a depressing photo shoot.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Androgynous Fashion
- Opportunity for designers to push gender boundaries and create gender-neutral clothing.
- Post-apocalyptic Fashion
- Fashion photographers and magazines can explore post-apocalyptic themes through clothing and styling.
- Dystopian Fashion
- Fashion can be used to depict a dystopian society and comment on societal issues.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Design
- Innovative fashion designers can create new collections that challenge traditional gender norms.
- Fashion Photography
- Photographers can experiment with post-apocalyptic and dystopian themes in their fashion editorials.
- Fashion Magazine Publishing
- Fashion magazines can feature editorial spreads that explore alternative and futuristic fashion concepts.
