The colorful tights often donned by superheroes in comic books may give them a clownish look from time to time, but the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection takes that element up a notch or two. In addition to the typical vibrant hues used in these costumes, designer duo Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett introduce a lot of clashing prints for added pizazz and a bit of comedy. It is the bright red hair and exaggerated eyebrows that are quite reminiscent of Ronald MacDonald that really give the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection a clownlike vibe.
Recently presented during the Australian fashion week (MBFWA), the Romance Was Born SS12/13 collection shows how superhero costumes are transformative and linked to a person's identity.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Clownish Superhero Fashion
- Designing collections that merge the aesthetics of superheroes and clowns with vibrant hues and bold prints.
- Comedic Superhero Costumes
- Creating superhero costumes with exaggerated features, such as bright red hair and oversized eyebrows, to inject humor into designs.
- Transformative Superhero Costumes
- Exploring the transformative nature of superhero costumes and its relation to personal identity through design.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion Design
- Fashion designers can incorporate elements of comics and superhero costumes into their designs with bold prints and vibrant colors.
- Entertainment
- Designers can work with entertainment companies and amusement parks to create costumes inspired by comic book superheroes with a comedic twist.
- Cosplay
- Providing options for the cosplay community by developing unique and original designs that merge clownish and superhero aesthetics.
