Ever wondered what people wear in the far future or even in Heaven/Heavenly places?
Many think white robes and flowing gowns which may prove a bit boring especially when you talk about the requirements needed to achieve fashion 'longevity' within the actual industry. But my vision is very much removed from that common preconceived notion.
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| King Jesus has top-notch threads! |
First of all, let's lay to rest the notion of biblical style being boring by default.
It (future styles that stand the test of time) may not be all glittery or sparkly with harps, halos, antennas and/or blasters but definitely some angles going, draping and maybe some accessories that either look like armor or like it was from another planet somewhere.
See?
2014 couture by Ralph Lauren
Heck, with style trends going the way it is now with skinny jeans, leggings, boots and wearable tech, we're only a chevron (logo/chest insignia/shield/rank), cape and a cause away from being dressed like a comic hero anyhow.
Capes; all the rage on Krypton
Plus, in a world where you basically have to assume a double identity anyway because of social media liberties threatening one's professional reputation, it'd be nice to be able to confidently take control of it all and to develop one's alternative (yet still authentic) persona.
Cosplayers work tirelessly to give the most accurate portrayal of a comic or fictional character but I say, why not just adopt those styles into mainstream fashion designs.
"The costume is a sign and source of power and is the mark of Grace.
The mask once more embodied something of the joy of change and reincarnation."
-Scott Bukatman,
associate professor, Department of Art and Art History, Stanford University
Magneto from the X-men movies
Superman's parents, Jor and Lara-El
I know many cosplay seamstresses that would make excellent fashion designers if they'd only just start on a portfolio of their own stuff instead of direct mimics.
Its definitely what I'd do if I had that talent but in times past, I'd try to share this idea onto deaf ears that did not yet understand.
Check out this Comic-con seminar (after our video bumper) featuring Scott Bukatman, translating comic costume motifs; but first a talk expounding on urban styles of the future and how they will be precipitating into the mainstream fashion world within the next few decades.
We also included our Pinterest board of the same topic so you can get a glimpse of what we mean.
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