How does one dress for doomsday? It is a question that more than one has asked in recent years, and that has been revealed in the new apocalyptic film premieres, ‘Do not look up’ and ‘The resurrections of the Matrix’.
The answer, according to the latest catwalks, is the trend of survival. The latest approach to the Balenciaga collection has been especially popular. At Demna’s Spring / Summer 2022 show, the models – most dressed in black – stormed the red carpet in wrap-around sunglasses and leather. The penultimate look – a stretchy catsuit with its signature built-in boots and gloves, paired with XL sunglasses – is a perfect example of a suitably futuristic set with which to face anything.
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Balenciaga.
The movie ‘The Matrix Resurrections’ has sparked a wave of science fiction and survival gear. Leather trench coats have been seen in Khaite, Alaïa, and Alexander McQueen for Spring / Summer 2022, and Lyst has reported that the style of leather trench coats Trinity and Neo style have been in high demand since December (searches for these characteristic pieces have increased by 32%).
The model Hailey Bieber has winked to the protagonists of the 90s with her recent looks of this style. Proving that the Matrix is not strictly for Halloween, Bieber has worn Magda Butrym and Isabel Marant gothic coats, as well as Reformation’s Nylah boots, black cargo pants with Bottega Veneta wool blend and Raen black-out sunglasses.
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Khaite.
Baggy pants, like Hailey’s, are up 25%, but also this kind of camo print cargo pants They have been a mainstay of Rihanna’s off duty wardrobe for some time. The singer came forward with her baggy Balenciaga and The Attico charges that she wore all last year with matching Amina Muaddi camo heels. Other Rih survival staples include cozy jackets and vests, shield sunglasses, exaggerated accessories, tailored pants, and bomber jackets.
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Hailey Bieber.
Of course, Bella Hadid, lover of the grunge, is another of the protagonists of this trend. The combination of cargo pants, sunglasses, heeled boots and a vintage Prada bag with multiple pockets, is ideal for any occasion.
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Rihanna.
What’s next on the survival shopping list? Searches for shearling vests are up 67%. Brace yourselves, the dystopian mood has only just taken hold.
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