.....and on the note of 'HOW FASHION WILL BE IN THE FUTURE'...perhaps it will be all about..'colour sprays' developed by then specially to protect the skin from the extremely heavy sun ...fashionable hats to protect us from the acid rain....and ...shoes that are able to lift us up whenever needed in order avoid debris all around ......:):)
Fashion
The designers, the models, the shows and of course, the clothes
In reply to Galileo's Universe:
Homages to Chanel circa 2005, 00's inspired clothing, Hussein Chalayan as the great innovator in fashion - taught in fashion schools, fashion theory as a whole university subject in itself, Clothing that can make you invisible, digital fabrics that can change appearance like a chameleon or squidskin, cotton that keeps you warm, smart knits, cardigans with wings that help you to fly, clothing that generates electricity to charge your gadgets, "rocket shoes", clothes that fit to your body by vacuuum (dont steal this idea!~ :)) and as ever fashion will be linked to the zeitgeist..
In reply to mariemarie**:
Source.....Fabric Functions/JC Report/May 2007
" The harsh elements are the main reason we swathe ourselves in clothes, but with increasing environmental problems, companies are scrambling to offer consumers added protection. Japan offers surprisingly practical but super-advanced solutions, such as a winter fabric that makes use of capsaicin, an enzyme found in chili peppers. It is used in natural medicine to treat poor circulation by stimulating blood flow, which in turn increases body temperature — a boon to the pajama lovers on chilly nights. Another fabric amazingly regulates changes in pH levels due to, say, a scary case of acid rain. The rising level of damaging ultraviolet rays from the sun can also now be avoided with new fabrics impressively toting the strongest Australian-authorized UVP (Ultraviolet Protection) rate available of 50+. Fujibo takes it a step further by adding polymer beads, which reflect harsh, wrinkle-making rays and create a cooling system that drops temperatures one to two degrees Celsius. '
this is not my opinion, but a schoolgirl's vision of what fashion would be like.
(i was in the bus, and could not help but eavesdrop)
Oxygen Masks, i almost laughed out loud.
In the future, men will be as extravagant as women. I mean, they used to be. I'm not really sure what happened (and if anyone knows fashion history well enough to know the answer, tell me!), but I'm sure we'll head that way again. I can't wait.
Also, I think a lot will depend on technology. For a while, technology will be evident in the clothing (ie, solar cells, etc, which is already happening), but then it will progress enough to be less visible (think of the first cell phones). I think energy sources will have a lot of play in development. We will have to figure out sustainable energy sources eventually.
I think fabrics will also change a lot in the future because current fabric production is very polluting. I'm not trying to come from a enviro-nazi position, it's just obvious- we will have to change our processes eventually. Unless we start colonizing space, in which case, we will have some pretty neat-o space suits!
In reply to aelizbet:
In response, I point to the cod piece and peascod belly of the 16th C. That was when men became padded peacocks, (think Henry VIII) an extreme point in history for men's fashions. Look at the duck bill shoes of the time. How similar are they to today's Crocs? The accompanying jacket, ruff and trunk-hose flattened and lengthened and became the forerunner for men's suits today.
While women's styles began to have a shorter life cycle, men's styling conversely slowed down. Look at how far women had to come in the 20th C. i.e.) the right to vote, choosing a career etc. Basic freedoms once won were celebrated. One way was through clothing. So, while women were expressing themselves and their freedoms visually via clothing, men were conforming with the establishment. To conform meant belonging and rising through the ranks. They had a lot to lose should they look out of place. Women had nothing to lose.
The 21C seems to be showing more choice in men's wear than we've seen in a century. I think for a time this will continue. Regardless of gender there will be freedom of expression in clothing. Fashion will be interesting. But regardless of how we choose to dress, it will tell on us. Our world view will be self evident through our dress.
Then, we will see possibly a uniform nondescript robe, possibly akin to what we think of a judge wearing. The purpose would be to remain anonymous. This would keep the business at hand as the focus, not who we are. ie) religion, political leaning, sexual orientation etc.
In reply to mmbbaa:
I would LOVE to see the codpiece come back. It's just so rediculously homoerotic-ally hot.
In reply to aelizbet:
....yes...men are already starting to wear make up...but to be become extravagant? ...I'm not so sure...to be extravangant it demands a lot of self-confidence and to be able to carry it off with flair...that was the way it was in the past...the body language and the ritual of how to greet went hand in hand...very theatrical and femenine...It would be interesting to see which designers will be able to transalate the 'extravagant' look for men and yet looking masculine ...Mugler did very interesting designs that reminded me of the 'Rhinestones Cowboys '...but in my opinion it was not extravagant enough.....it should be...modern,artful,tasteful and masculine....
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In reply to Galileo's Universe:
Well historically, male extravagance has tended to be a show of wealth/power, and by extension, male prowress: 'Look at me and how successful/rich/noble I am, come and bear my babies'. It didn't take confidence to wear the showy stuff because it was in style. Now it's perceived as the exact opposite- men that dress this way MUST be gay. Rather than bringing women flocking, this kind of male extravagance is now sending the message for women to not bother. This is very strange, when you think of it... males in the animal kingdom are usually the ones with the bells and whistles to bring in the ladies.
Although, I suppose that's what sportscars are for.
In reply to aelizbet:
it is true men who dresses exravagant is categorised as Gay...Liberace fitted the bill...But I still believe that extravagant style done with taste with a masculine body language can be very atractive...I have a friend that when he goes to glamorous parties always puts on his extravagant style...but he does it very tasteful and has a masculine aura...and I have noticed that many women find that attractive...and the ladies follow him...so it is a matter of how you conduct yourself without falling into the cliche perception of a gay extravagant man...