Something retro. The fashion industry has been mining retro (or
history) since, heck, since about 1800. Maybe 20 years from now, the
1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s all mixed together? 30 years from now,
they can start swiping from some years later in the 2000s.
Maybe they can do the Geek Look. Recalling the glamorous years of being
able to make (or lose) a killing in high-tech start-up stocks. Of
course, the really distinctive geek accessories were old-fashioned by
the 1980s--the plastic reinforcer for the ballpoint pen in the shirt
pocket, the stack of punch cards, and thick glasses. But I could see
them being labeled 1980s-90s anyway.
On the other hand, maybe it'll be time to revive the Punk Look.
It'll still be ready-to-wear, probably mostly made in countries where
labor is cheaper, and relatively comfortable and practical. Meaning,
even though high heels might be worn, I don't see boned hoopskirts or
bustles as such ever coming back as long as the RTW industry
predominates. Maybe some kind of poofy skirt style, but not the real thing.
There might be some new synthetics, but I'd wonder _how_ new. I'm not a
textile expert, but a number of the "new" ones now seem to be minor
variants on rayon, polyester, and--Lycra? What is the forerunner of
Spandex? Maybe there will be a new textile that provides extra sun
protection?
In other words, I see fashion evolving along the same lines it's been
evolving in for some time. I could see some sort of new electronics
that would spur a need for special pockets in clothing and purses.
Maybe a combination small personal computer (but the monitor would be
terribly small, unless you could magnify the image) and picture cell phone.
As for nanotech within the human body, I don't see it happening except
for people who are fatally ill or otherwise medically desperate, for
whom it is worth the substantial risks. If you've ever had a few
problems with your Miscrosoft programs, can you imagine what buggy
software could do INSIDE YOU?
Fran
Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming
http://www.lavoltapress.com
Brenda Bell wrote:
What will be interesting will be to examine our ideas of what clothing
will be like 20 years from now, 20-30 years from now to see how far
off the mark we were...
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