# Futuristic Snakeskin Fashion Brooke Roberts Moves 80s Prints Into the Future By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-07-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-brooke-roberts References: [kingdomofstyle.typepad](http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2009/07/animal-instincts.html) & [brookeroberts.net](http://www.brookeroberts.net/) Snakeskin prints have been taking on a futuristic twist in the hands of designer Brooke Roberts from East London. Taking her inspiration from the 1982 [science fiction movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-and-mad-architects) "Blade Runner," Roberts uses pointed angular forms and oversized shoulders in her creations. The black and white [snakeskin print mini dress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-3) has a high arching hemline terminating in razor-sharp points that draw the eye to the back of the knee. Wide shoulders and v-shaped cuffs complete the ultramodern look. Brooke Roberts’ [red snakeskin jacket](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokio-cazador) is highly structured with arching tuxedo-like tails and elongated v-cut sleeves. Snakeskin does bring on a flashback to the 80s; however, Brooke Roberts has moved beyond retro and taken the print into the future of fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with pointed angular forms and oversized shoulders to create modern looks inspired by science fiction movies - **Disruptive Snakeskin Prints:** Incorporating snakeskin prints in a modern context to create edgy and unique fashion designs - **Beyond Retro Prints:** Moving beyond retro prints like snakeskin to create fashion designs that incorporate a futuristic perspective ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create futuristic designs that feature unique prints like snakeskin - **Textile Industry:** Innovation opportunities exist for textile producers to explore futuristic fabrics that incorporate edgy prints like snakeskin - **Science Fiction Industry:** Incorporating fashion elements inspired by science fiction movies like Blade Runner can create new merchandise opportunities for the science fiction industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zodiac Snakeskin-Finished Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-martens-year-of-the-snake.md) - [Animal-Inspired Patterned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-colorway-2.md) - [LNY-Inspired Technical Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection-1.md) - [Dramatically Shaped Luxe Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reptile-sneaker.md) - [Lunar New-Year Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake-collection.md) - [Snakeskin-Detailed Collab Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marathon-capsule.md) - [Stylish Snakeskin Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-sambas.md) - [Scale Texture Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-snake.md) - [Sculptural 3D-Printed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lv-cobra.md)