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'The Matrix'
- Techno-noir meets goth in this universe loaded with patent black leather, skintight latex, black sunglasses, trench coats, and combat boots.
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'The Matrix'
- It could almost be work attire, but the leather and the glasses that magically stay in place make it way cooler.
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'The Matrix'
- High collars and long caped jackets made Keanu Reeves' slow motion jump-kicks as iconic as they are.
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'The Matrix'
- And it reinforced the fact that all-black is always a cool option.
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'Star Wars' - Over the decades, the 'Star Wars' movies have provided a large range of stunning costumes and hairstyles, and they even made earth-toned robes a style.
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'Star Wars'
- Who could forget the legendary sexy metal bikini?
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'Star Wars'
- 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.
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'Star Wars' - Han Solo's adventure-ready looks were also made stylish with small details like a crossed collar.
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'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'
- Classic steampunk fashion had its moment in this universe, incorporating elements of early-20th-century European style.
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'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'
- There was also strappy leather, pinstripes, velvet, lace, and styles of Indian royalty.
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'Blade Runner' - The entire neon dystopic world of 'Blade Runner' was infused with retro-futurism, noir, and punk. Harrison Ford was cleverly meant to stand out in his now-classic brown, collared coat.
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'Blade Runner' - Along with funky hair colors and glitter, there was also elegant fur coats, cigarette holders, trench coats, and retro shoulder pads.
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'Blade Runner' - 'Blade Runner 2049' gave a sharper take on retro-futurism, but kept the microbangs.
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'Blade Runner' - It's all about statement jackets for the leads, and Ryan Gosling's fur-collared jacket was very fitting.
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'The Hunger Games'
- 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.
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'The Hunger Games'
- More interestingly, it indulged in maximalist futurism of the elite class, with gaudy and elaborate costumes combining various patterns and colors.
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'The Hunger Games'
- Elizabeth Banks' character particularly donned the most creative and over-the-top looks.
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'The Hunger Games'
- 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.
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'Mad Max'
- The post-apocalyptic punk rock aesthetic of 'Mad Max' is hard to mistake, relying on repurposed leather, DIY armor, personalized headgear, mohawks, and goggles.
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'Mad Max'
- Tina Turner also gave us some '80s rock apocalypse glam in a dress, garters, and thigh-highs made out of chain mail.
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'Mad Max' - 'Mad Max: Fury Road' from 2015 honored the same heavy leather looks on Tom Hardy.
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'Mad Max'
- And, of course, who could forget the menacing Charlize Theron?
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'The Fifth Element' - 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.
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'The Fifth Element'
- Every character in the film was dressed in colorful combinations and exaggerated hairstyles.
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'The Fifth Element'
- Even the flight attendants were given sexy ensembles.
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'The Fifth Element'
- Gary Oldman was also transformed as Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg in a unique pinstriped, high-collared suit.
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'Star Trek' - While 'Star Trek' has boldly gone where no man has gone before, the fashion remains heavily influenced from '60s fashion, but adapted for space.
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'Star Trek' - It relies on the colors popular during that time, including avocado greens, yellows, and bold reds, with blocks of solid black.
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'Barbarella'
- Jane Fonda is probably the most alluring 41st-century astronaut there ever will be.
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'Barbarella'
- The fetishistic, trendy '60s looks, blended with medieval influences, rule Barbarella's world.
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'Barbarella'
- Whether metal or spandex, all her loooks were about showing off the female form. See also: The most iconic movie hairstyles.
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Which sci-fi universe has the best fashion?
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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.
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