THE INTERSECTION OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE FICTION IN FASHION. With the surge of tech-wear and post-apocalyptic fashion influences coming back in style as a response to the pandemic. The functionality of a garment has become increasingly important in terms of consumer needs. The "Avant apocalypse" aesthetic hones into creating deconstructed and asymmetric ensembles with a unique and unformularic feel. This contemporary style has been seen by designers such as Rick Owens, Maison Margiela and Ottolinger. This style creates an adaptation to the global pandemic and has been characterized through sculptural styling allowing a sense of individualism in the process of creating these looks from multiple layers of miscellaneous scraps of fabric pieces. This trend utilizes the body as a canvas creating innovative styles.
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Concepts of body modification within cyberpunk and science fiction, have gradually become increasing more plausible to modern-day neuroscience. Being able to enter a simulated world using brain-computer interfacing has created a new era of virtual reality developing an immersive experience and form of escapism for the user. Projects such as "Neuralink" by Elon Musk have allegedly been working towards enabling computers and other digital devices to communicate directly with the brain. This ongoing project has the potential to aid the human nervous system, creating cognitive and physical improvements to the body using an implanted device that processes, stimulates and transmits neural signals. In conclusion, these digital components may allow people with paralysis to regain independence in the future.
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THE FUTURE OF FASHION IS TECH WEAR. Dress by Darcy Philips @darCjayd
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cyberization, a common theme in dystopian sci-fi film; highlight the advancements of human prosthetics and cybernetic components. Allowing its audiences to truly see the possibilities of augmented reality.
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Cyberization is a sci-fi concept, referring to using communication and computer technologies to interconnect various electronic terminal devices distributed in different locations of the body. The augmentation of the human form heightens its physical attributes and strength.
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