And in this season's leading fashion house finally do not look back, and seems to be ahead in the future. Looking for some collections, you catch yourself thinking that this person is not the beginning but rather the end of the XXI century - silvery overalls astronauts suits of flexible metal plates, foil dress. So could dress whether aliens, aliens, or visitors from the future.
However, a closer examination of the presented collections from the future, we still see ... the past. Back in the fifties, Pierre Cardin painted patterns that resembled overalls astronauts. And this despite the fact that travel osmosis were only ideas of science fiction novels.
In the mid-sixties (oh, all the same revolutionary sixties!) Some great designers presented classical models, which have become quite innovative and paved the way for an action-packed collections subsequent years. So, Paco Rabanne in 1966 showed constructivist mini dress made of metal (aluminum) plates.
Almost exactly the same dress (only plates of patent leather) is from Balenciaga this season actress Cate Blanchett. The same designer offered in the spring-summer collection of his reading of the famous metal tie-collar, invented in 1969 by the same Pierre Cardin.
More can be found in today's collections borrowing and imitation in classic fashion Thierry Mugler futurism. Back in 1979, he presented to the public dress made of metallic fabric with a very narrow waist and hips are very bulky (through assemblies and draperies). Very similar metallic dress armor introduced in this season the Italian duo Dolce & Gabbana.
In 2007, the aesthetics of the sixties is supported by modern technology. If in the 60s there was a break of mankind into space and it made such an impression on the fashion designers, the beginning of the new millennium was also a certain ideological breakthrough. Now you can achieve the humanity in the space sector to understand in a new way.
In addition, the creators of fashion could push along this path and circumstances: in 2005, when, and laid the foundations creative collections of this fashion season, the screens out the final film of the saga Star Wars. Not by chance in the collection from a young designer Gareth Pugh can see absolutely fantastic suits and masks, almost exactly copying the images of those "Star Wars."
In a futuristic themes were noted a variety of fashion house that previously seemed to be no different to that desire extremism. For example, Lanvin and Givenchy have latex dress with a metallic coating and patent leather. Moreover, this is a futuristic collection, not just space, as some models are reminiscent of other classics of the genre - the cult "Matrix".
However, in today's fashion is not only similar to the predecessors of the sixties, but also a significant difference. If you created a classic androgynous fashion, devoid of eroticism and sex differences, the fashion futurism of the day marked by a frank sexuality. Thus, the shoes made of transparent plastic, metal plates and huge faceted crystals have to be in high heels and suits and overalls fit a space all of the outstanding female form with a frank sensuality, emphasizing their (and where necessary, and adding volume).
In this case, the designers just quite frankly enjoy the capabilities of the technology of the new millennium. Brilliant dress transformers presented, say, Hussein Chalayan. They consist of a plastic and metal plates that can transform at will of their owner the most incredible way. Dresses can change the volume, length, level of cleavage, hat - change the shape and the fabric simply dissolve in the air. Apotheosis display his collection was the disappearance of the dress in the bowels of the ladies' hats. In which, in fact, remained on the catwalk nude model.
It may sound too radical option. And a number if someone dares to choose such models for everyday life. Certain wariness may be in relation to models of Balenciaga, where a combination of leather, metal foil and plastic resembles knightly armor warriors of the new millennium. However, Balenciaga and you can find details, accessories, general mood of the image, which can be adapted to real life. It's so true.
For example, the mini-dress made of knitted jersey from Jil Sander, entirely embroidered with sequins quite large, the impression of shimmering alien armor, but is perfect for summer parties as a cocktail dress. The same function successfully execute and bustier dress in silk muslin from Versace, embroidered with golden plates of plastic in the form of large fish scales.