Just a thought....

[Rimbaud]

Interesting points. I have noticed the alternative trend however, which started from science fiction programming from the '60s, where men and women dress identically. The Star Trek jumpsuits are the best example. On a side note, the most foolish outfit is worn by the girls in Logan's Run (a classic bad film, if you've ever had the chance). Apparently in that future, the ladies needed to show an awful lot of skin...

But seriously, on to the original point. I think a lot of costume designers, especially those with the prediliction to join fantasy and sci-fi projects are likely to be those who bemoan the current blandness of dress. Especially among the t-shirt and jeans majority. A great many of these designers, as do I, yearn for a move away from shapeless and style-less clothing.

The most striking image of the future dramas you speak of is that all the people wear the same thing. It's as if nobody can imagine a future where individuality has a place. That is a sobering concept.

[ April 08, 2002: Message edited by: Stephanos ]

[ April 08, 2002: Message edited by: Stephanos ]