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# Futuristic Glam Biker Fashion
Rick Owens' FW20 PERFORMA Runway Show References Eclectic Themes

By Amy Duong | Published 2020-01-22 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performa-runway
References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/1/rick-owens-performa-fall-winter-2020-paris-fashion-week-mens-runway-show) & [ssense](https://www.ssense.com/en-us/men/designers/rick-owens)

Avant-Garde fashion designer Rick Owens introduces his [PERFORMA runway show](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kody-phillips) capturing the looks from his [Fall/Winter 2020 collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undercover-5) during Paris Fashion Show Men's. The show featured a cloudy aesthetic as the theatrical hall was filled with dry ice with models walking through.

The name of the collection also serves as the inspiration, referencing the [performance art biennial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paranoid-fw25) by Roselee Goldberg back in 2004. Owens states that he “had always regarded personal behavior, social and moral, as something to quietly but diligently work on improving. But at 58, I find myself, for better or worse, performing.” The new collection is presented in a dramatic manner as well, showcased through designs that correlate towards the same theme.

Image Credit: Paul Jeong / Hypebeast / Salvatore Dragone / Gorunway.com

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.8/10
- Popularity: 80% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Futuristic Biker Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore the integration of technology and innovative materials to create futuristic biker-inspired fashion that is both stylish and functional.
- **Eclectic Runway Shows:** Fashion designers can experiment with non-traditional runway show themes to create unique and memorable experiences for their audience.
- **Performance-inspired Collections:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from performance art and theater to create collections that are both visually striking and thought-provoking.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage avant-garde designs and theatrical presentations to differentiate their brand and appeal to a broader audience.
- **Entertainment Events:** Event companies can cater to the growing demand for unique and immersive entertainment experiences by organizing runway shows and performances that feature unconventional themes and designs.
- **Art and Culture:** Art and cultural establishments can use fashion as a medium for artistic expression and collaborate with designers to push creative boundaries.

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