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The year 2050 is all about structure and fluidity.
Top fashion designers explore the relationship between oxygen and steel, volume and gravity.
We have evolved from fitting waifs to fitting the human form. The 6 foot tall, skinny model's dress doesn't fit the consumer's body, so instead of makeing clothing for the few and far between we make them for the masses. And the masses want what looks good not only on the hanger, but on their body aswell. Many contribute the new forms to the second woman's rights movement of the 40's. Others think it is because the recent boom of imigration to the western cities, bringing with it waves of culture and varried preference.
Top fashion designers explore the relationship between oxygen and steel, volume and gravity.
We have evolved from fitting waifs to fitting the human form. The 6 foot tall, skinny model's dress doesn't fit the consumer's body, so instead of makeing clothing for the few and far between we make them for the masses. And the masses want what looks good not only on the hanger, but on their body aswell. Many contribute the new forms to the second woman's rights movement of the 40's. Others think it is because the recent boom of imigration to the western cities, bringing with it waves of culture and varried preference.
This season's trend is finding a balance between structure and soft. Fitted jackets paired with flowing dresses creates a ensemble for any body type. Scarves are paired with antique costume necklaces in this season aswell, acting as a throwback peice from the Tudor era...making the person wearing it feel like royalty.
In this design the designer used a mock-silk dress that resmbles oil and water in a burgundy tone. The jacket is fitted wool(recycled) annd the sleves tye to go from 3/4 sleves to long sleve for easy day to night looks. The paisley cream scarf is soft cotton. The antique angel pendant on chain lays around top the scarf. It stands out while bringing out the gold stitching in the fabric.
I hope you like it...I didn't have as much time as I had hoped but good job everyone! Thanks for the challenge!
2050 mixed eclecticism
Well, I am new so be nice....
The company that I work for designs products that are geared towards and inspired by mixed race. Mixed race is the fastest growing race in the world, and I believe that by 2050 will be the largest race of human beings in the world. We are all getting together and loving eachother, and I believe that the more we mix hopefully the more understanding we will be of eachother. My post is based on my hope (maybe naive) hope for a happier future based on human compassion and understanding. I think as the mixed race grows interest in other cultures grow as well, and that people will begin to really mix costume from all different cultures. Yes, eclecticism I think will be the fashion of 2050.
Here's is my design... a english style double breasted mini trench made out of javanese batik cotton. The belt is obviously inspired by a japanese obi. The top is a mexican huipil. The pants were inspired by a pair of wrap pants that I saw in thailand but maid out of a indian silk. Necklace - african jewellery, and a little turban to wrap it off... All modelled by a beautiful mixed race woman.
What do you think?
Well, I am new so be nice....
The company that I work for designs products that are geared towards and inspired by mixed race. Mixed race is the fastest growing race in the world, and I believe that by 2050 will be the largest race of human beings in the world. We are all getting together and loving eachother, and I believe that the more we mix hopefully the more understanding we will be of eachother. My post is based on my hope (maybe naive) hope for a happier future based on human compassion and understanding. I think as the mixed race grows interest in other cultures grow as well, and that people will begin to really mix costume from all different cultures. Yes, eclecticism I think will be the fashion of 2050.
Here's is my design... a english style double breasted mini trench made out of javanese batik cotton. The belt is obviously inspired by a japanese obi. The top is a mexican huipil. The pants were inspired by a pair of wrap pants that I saw in thailand but maid out of a indian silk. Necklace - african jewellery, and a little turban to wrap it off... All modelled by a beautiful mixed race woman.
What do you think?
Okay, I'm finally done with my entry!
I believe that in the future, more people will become "global citizens". Not being tied down to any specific place, they can roam the world, both for business and recreation. Because of this, my vision has little to do with the cultures of today.
Abandoning traditional tailoring and proportion, I used a shape evoking a deep-sea creature complete with gills. The outer shell is composed of a sheer, lightweight fabric with a unique stretching ability. This allows the wearer a full range of motion even with the cocoon-like silhouette. Inside the sleeves, which are asymetrical, there are pockets that replace the traditional handbag or clutch.
The neckline of the piece is a deep-U shape, with a wide strap of fabric on the collarbone. Not only does this keep the outfit from falling off, it also has microchips able to perform everyday mobile functions, comparable to those a top-of-the-line cell phone can accomplish.
Solid shoulder pieces provide ventilation for the wearer as well as giving a definite shape to the garment. The earpieces assist in the communication devices contained in the collarbone strap.
The lower portion of the piece's most noticable aspect is the gill-like ventilation flaps. These open and close according to temperature conditions. Another important characteristic is that these are pants, not the dress that we would see in fashion today. I believe that ready-to-wear and menswear will come closer together, and combine to help the wearer do everyday activities, such as using their rocket-shoes, hover-scooters, or whatever other unimaginable thing there will be in the future.
Underneath the shell is a moisture-wicking body suit for comfort, as well as modesty.
Thanks for reading! I had no idea it'd be that long...
I believe that in the future, more people will become "global citizens". Not being tied down to any specific place, they can roam the world, both for business and recreation. Because of this, my vision has little to do with the cultures of today.
Abandoning traditional tailoring and proportion, I used a shape evoking a deep-sea creature complete with gills. The outer shell is composed of a sheer, lightweight fabric with a unique stretching ability. This allows the wearer a full range of motion even with the cocoon-like silhouette. Inside the sleeves, which are asymetrical, there are pockets that replace the traditional handbag or clutch.
The neckline of the piece is a deep-U shape, with a wide strap of fabric on the collarbone. Not only does this keep the outfit from falling off, it also has microchips able to perform everyday mobile functions, comparable to those a top-of-the-line cell phone can accomplish.
Solid shoulder pieces provide ventilation for the wearer as well as giving a definite shape to the garment. The earpieces assist in the communication devices contained in the collarbone strap.
The lower portion of the piece's most noticable aspect is the gill-like ventilation flaps. These open and close according to temperature conditions. Another important characteristic is that these are pants, not the dress that we would see in fashion today. I believe that ready-to-wear and menswear will come closer together, and combine to help the wearer do everyday activities, such as using their rocket-shoes, hover-scooters, or whatever other unimaginable thing there will be in the future.
Underneath the shell is a moisture-wicking body suit for comfort, as well as modesty.
Thanks for reading! I had no idea it'd be that long...
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So many awesome entries! Choosing a winner won't be easy.
I've got a busy day today so I will be judging later tonight, like 9pm EST or so... so if anyone still has an entry to submit there is still time! Thanks to everyone for playing
I've got a busy day today so I will be judging later tonight, like 9pm EST or so... so if anyone still has an entry to submit there is still time! Thanks to everyone for playing
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Thinking about this competition I realized how little fashion has truly changed in the past 50 years. I honestly don't know how it will change in the next 50.
It's a simple thin cotton with a lightweight bustle and deep pleats.
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Thinking about this competition I realized how little fashion has truly changed in the past 50 years. I honestly don't know how it will change in the next 50.
It's a simple thin cotton with a lightweight bustle and deep pleats.
retro futurism-victorian
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Oh no I didn't have a chance to judge last night! and now I have to go to work... 
I'll judge tonight for sure. Sorry about the delay, and I guess if anyone has a last minute entry... you know what to do =)
I'll judge tonight for sure. Sorry about the delay, and I guess if anyone has a last minute entry... you know what to do =)
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I was very surprised that most of you seemed to think that styles would not change very much in the next 43 years! Most of your outfits wouldn't seem out of place on the street today... not what I expected!
dbear1000 your design is very nice and truly wearable. But like you said, it seems a little rushed - I think you could have put a bit more effort in and made it something much more remarkable. I think if you had elaborated a bit more on how the industry had changed - for instance if all clothing would be custom-fit by computers so anyone of any size could get whatever they wanted... something that would have given your entry a bit of context and showed your reasoning. If clothing is simpler and more tailored, I want to know why? Is it technology, society... tell me more!
perfect10 I love how you include yourself in your vision of the future! That kind of thinking will help turn your dreams into reality
. I also like the description of the reasoning behind your design (and the song you included as inspiration is terrific) - I like the idea that future designers will be inspired by natural materials and forms, and use recycled materials. Your design is very evocative of a more thoughtful future where people take better care of the Earth.
bkhill5 your description is so imaginative. I'm intrigued to learn more about the futuristic history that inspired your design. I like how you combined as-yet uninvented technological synthetic materials with recycled wool. In the future the resources available to us may be different and our clothing will reflect that, and it's neat how you showed that. The idea of an aristocratic tudor collar contrasts with the idea of fashion that is directed by the masses. Your design - and the thought you put into it - is fascinating, and plausible.
Ceije your point about a globalized world mixing together cultural influences is right on. The research behind the different elements of your design is impressive, as is the execution of the illustration. The way you mixed your patterns and colours really reinforces your concept. The turban and the wide belt at the natural waist look very 2007 to me, if it weren't for your description I would have no sense that this was a fashion from another period of time. I suppose that it may be retro? In any case, your entry is a good design and looks very professional.
ilaughead your entry really stands apart because your design is, well, futuristic! I really like how you developed the modern trend of mobile communications and took it to the next level. Also I like how you developed a technological solution to the problem of a more unstable climate. The way that you used the functionality of the garment to develop the style elements shows that you understand the underpinning of good design - form follows function - but you didn't let practicality inhibit your imagination! Both your design and description are very entertaining.
Destroy Jennifer I really like your design (in fact I think I'd like to wear it) but I don't agree that fashion hasn't changed much over the past 50 years. Perhaps superficially some of the silhouettes are the same, but the underpinnings, social values, materials technology and product development processes are so vastly different today than they were in 1957, I find it surprising that you couldn't extrapolate a commentary on future developments, on at least one of those aspects, with your design. The nature of fashion is that it always changes! I think perhaps you didn't have a complete understanding of the challenge?
It was extremely difficult to choose just one winner... thank you all for taking the time to submit your entries! The criteria by which I chose the winner, as I posted in the original challenge -
ilaughead
dbear1000 your design is very nice and truly wearable. But like you said, it seems a little rushed - I think you could have put a bit more effort in and made it something much more remarkable. I think if you had elaborated a bit more on how the industry had changed - for instance if all clothing would be custom-fit by computers so anyone of any size could get whatever they wanted... something that would have given your entry a bit of context and showed your reasoning. If clothing is simpler and more tailored, I want to know why? Is it technology, society... tell me more!
perfect10 I love how you include yourself in your vision of the future! That kind of thinking will help turn your dreams into reality
. I also like the description of the reasoning behind your design (and the song you included as inspiration is terrific) - I like the idea that future designers will be inspired by natural materials and forms, and use recycled materials. Your design is very evocative of a more thoughtful future where people take better care of the Earth.bkhill5 your description is so imaginative. I'm intrigued to learn more about the futuristic history that inspired your design. I like how you combined as-yet uninvented technological synthetic materials with recycled wool. In the future the resources available to us may be different and our clothing will reflect that, and it's neat how you showed that. The idea of an aristocratic tudor collar contrasts with the idea of fashion that is directed by the masses. Your design - and the thought you put into it - is fascinating, and plausible.
Ceije your point about a globalized world mixing together cultural influences is right on. The research behind the different elements of your design is impressive, as is the execution of the illustration. The way you mixed your patterns and colours really reinforces your concept. The turban and the wide belt at the natural waist look very 2007 to me, if it weren't for your description I would have no sense that this was a fashion from another period of time. I suppose that it may be retro? In any case, your entry is a good design and looks very professional.
ilaughead your entry really stands apart because your design is, well, futuristic!
I really like how you developed the modern trend of mobile communications and took it to the next level. Also I like how you developed a technological solution to the problem of a more unstable climate. The way that you used the functionality of the garment to develop the style elements shows that you understand the underpinning of good design - form follows function - but you didn't let practicality inhibit your imagination! Both your design and description are very entertaining.Destroy Jennifer I really like your design (in fact I think I'd like to wear it) but I don't agree that fashion hasn't changed much over the past 50 years. Perhaps superficially some of the silhouettes are the same, but the underpinnings, social values, materials technology and product development processes are so vastly different today than they were in 1957, I find it surprising that you couldn't extrapolate a commentary on future developments, on at least one of those aspects, with your design. The nature of fashion is that it always changes! I think perhaps you didn't have a complete understanding of the challenge?
It was extremely difficult to choose just one winner... thank you all for taking the time to submit your entries! The criteria by which I chose the winner, as I posted in the original challenge -
On that basis, I choose....
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