How we've worn history on our feet
It could almost be work attire, but the leather and the glasses that magically stay in place make it way cooler.
Techno-noir meets goth in this universe loaded with patent black leather, skintight latex, black sunglasses, trench coats, and combat boots.
And it reinforced the fact that all-black is always a cool option.
High collars and long caped jackets made Keanu Reeves' slow motion jump-kicks as iconic as they are.
There was also strappy leather, pinstripes, velvet, lace, and styles of Indian royalty.
Classic steampunk fashion had its moment in this universe, incorporating elements of early-20th-century European style.
More interestingly, it indulged in maximalist futurism of the elite class, with gaudy and elaborate costumes combining various patterns and colors.
But the help of special effects pushed the fashion to the next level, especially when Katniss' gown was designed to erupt in flames and transform itself into a whole other look.
Elizabeth Banks' character particularly donned the most creative and over-the-top looks.
This series had a wide range of fashion, starting with raggedy, impoverished looks and progressing to a mild punk take on the Robin Hood style.
The post-apocalyptic punk rock aesthetic of 'Mad Max' is hard to mistake, relying on repurposed leather, DIY armor, personalized headgear, mohawks, and goggles.
And, of course, who could forget the menacing Charlize Theron?
Every character in the film was dressed in colorful combinations and exaggerated hairstyles.
Even the flight attendants were given sexy ensembles.
Gary Oldman was also transformed as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg in a unique pinstriped, high-collared suit.
Whether metal or spandex, all her looks were about showing off the female form.
See also: The most iconic movie hairstyles.
Princess Leia's trademark buns on the side of her head have also reappeared in modern style, though they're usually quite a bit smaller.
Jane Fonda is probably the most alluring 41st-century astronaut there ever will be. The fetishistic, trendy '60s looks, blended with medieval influences, rule Barbarella's world.
The fashion in this film is unlike any other thanks to Jean-Paul Gaultier. Leeloo’s (Milla Jovovich) skintight spandex, crop top, and orange thong suspender look is a cosplay favorite.
Sci-fi films and TV series have carved out their own space in pop culture, with their instantly recognizable fashion that shares an interesting relationship with real-world fashion—taking inspiration from it but also influencing modern trends in turn.
So even if you have no intention of donning black latex or chainmail bodysuits, click through to appreciate the most iconic sci-fi universe styles.
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Sci-fi films and TV series have carved out their own space in pop culture, with their instantly recognizable fashion that shares an interesting relationship with real-world fashion—taking inspiration from it but also influencing modern trends in turn.
So even if you have no intention of donning black latex or chainmail bodysuits, click through to appreciate the most iconic sci-fi universe styles.