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Thoughts on Today’s Paper Doll
I’m a big sci-fi and fantasy fan. I always have been. Usually, I blame my mother for introducing me to Star Trek at a young age.
Part of what makes sci-fi films/tv-shows interesting is what they tell us about today and the aesthetics that form the future. Smarter people than me have written on that topic, I’m sure. I find I always notice the choices films set in the future make about what the future will look like. One of the thing Star Trek did well, especially the Next Generation and Deep Space Nine, was give each alien species a distinct aesthetic- Though they did occasionally go overboard with the shoulder pads.
This is actually the second part of a two part set. Part one was exclusive to my 2 dollar and up patrons, Futuristic Fashion 1 from early Octover.
Inspiration for Today’s Paper Doll
A bigger influence than Star Trek on my futuristic clothing designs was The Fifth Element. With costumes by Jean Paul Gaultier, that movie has some of the most unique futuristic designs. Unlike the rainy grim world of Blade Runner or the smooth, pastel universe of Star Trek, there’s something so manically high energy about the whole thing. It remains one of the biggest influences on my futuristic clothing designs.
Specific Source Images: This top and this skirt from my Pinterest Cyberpunk/Sci-Fi Fashion board
Learn/See More
On the Blog: More Jewels & Gemstones paper dolls & More 13 Punk Paper Dolls Over the Years
Around the Internet: A Fascinating article about Jean Paul Gaultier’s involvement with the film & my Pinterest Cyberpunk/Sci-Fi Fashion board
Last Thoughts
Over on Patreon, my 2 dollar and up supporters get an extra paper doll outfit each Friday. A big thank you to them!
Is anyone else a sci-fi fan out there? I’m always looking for more recommendations, so if there’s something you’re enjoying on TV or in the movies, leave me a comment. My boyfriend is trying to get me to watch the Expanse, but I haven’t gotten into it yet. I know I’ll probably enjoy it once I get around to watching it.
Meanwhile, I’ve been watching the Watchman series on HBO. It is not kid friendly, but sort of fascinating. Mostly, I think it is a lesson in the fact that I haven’t read Watchman, the comic, in 20 years and apparently I didn’t remember it very well.
I do like the 50s, you are so right about it was the last of the glamorous fashion eras. I was born in the 50s and I remember my great aunt telling me that when I went certain places I was to wear the required garments. We would go out with me wearing a dress, nice shoes, hat, and purse with the requisite fancy handkerchief in it. Ah, pleasant memories.