Dark Dystopian Styles: Cyberpunk, Avant Apocalyptic, Steampunk
TLDRThe video explores the intersection of dark aesthetics with cyber, apocalyptic, steampunk, and diesel punk fashion, highlighting their common themes of dystopia and the supernatural. It delves into the unique elements of each style, from the technological advances of cyber fashion to the distressed textures of apocalyptic wear, and the historical and military influences of steampunk and diesel punk. The video offers insights into how these styles can be adapted to achieve a darker aesthetic, drawing on various sources of inspiration from film, literature, and pop culture.
Takeaways
- ๐ Cyberpunk, apocalyptic, steampunk, and diesel punk fashion styles all revolve around dark dystopian aesthetics, often inspired by sci-fi and high fantasy novels and films.
- ๐ค The three pillars of dark aesthetics include incorporating night or darkness, nature elements, and supernatural elements into one's style.
- ๐ฎ Cyber fashion styles focus on technological advances, often featuring chrome, silvery tones, neon, structured textures, and extraterrestrial influences.
- ๐ Apocalyptic fashion is characterized by its subversive and rugged nature, featuring distressed and decayed elements, DIY aspects, and earthy tones.
- โ๏ธ Steampunk fashion is heavily influenced by the Victorian era, featuring corsetry, brown leather, and billowy silhouettes with a mix of conventional and unconventional elements.
- ๐๏ธ Diesel punk fashion, while similar to steampunk, is distinguished by its 1900s influences, focusing on military-inspired details, dark neutrals, and rugged elegance.
- ๐จ To achieve a dark aesthetic in steampunk, one can incorporate skulls, morbid elements, and stripes for a more vampiric feel.
- ๐ The video script references various media for inspiration, including films like Barbarella, Blade Runner, The Matrix, and TV shows like Star Trek, as well as video games like Cyberpunk 2077.
- ๐ For a dark cyber style, modern-day styles like cyber goth and tech wear are recommended, with influences from designers like Mugir and Rick Owens.
- ๐ฟ Solar punk is introduced as a brighter, more eco-friendly alternative to steampunk, focusing on raw, neutral-toned textiles and็บค็ปด่บๆฏ.
- ๐ The script encourages viewers to explore their personal style by mixing elements from different dark aesthetics and to look for inspiration in both past and future visions.
Q & A
What are the three pillars of dark aesthetics mentioned in the video?
-The three pillars of dark aesthetics mentioned are incorporating night or darkness elements, nature elements, and supernatural elements.
How does the video relate the dark aesthetic to fantasy muses?
-The video relates the dark aesthetic to fantasy muses by suggesting five entities that represent different dark aesthetics: vampire, witch, siren, dark fairy, and possessed doll.
What are the sub-genres of cyber fashion mentioned in the video?
-The sub-genres of cyber fashion mentioned are 1960 Space Age, retro futurism, Y2K futurism, and cyberpunk.
What are some key elements of dark cyber styles?
-Key elements of dark cyber styles include technological advances, chrome and silvery tones, neons, structured and cold textures, and extraterrestrial influences.
Which designers are mentioned as influences for dark cyber fashion?
-Mugir and Rick Owens are mentioned as influences for dark cyber fashion.
How does the video describe apocalyptic fashion?
-Apocalyptic fashion is described as subversive, rugged, and informal, focusing on distress, decay, and dystopian visions.
What are some styles to explore for a more eco-friendly and bright look within a dark aesthetic?
-Solar punk and fantasy dystopian films and books like Star Wars and Dune are suggested for a more eco-friendly and bright look within a dark aesthetic.
What differentiates steampunk from diesel punk?
-Steampunk is influenced by the Victorian era with an extravagance and corsetry, while diesel punk is influenced by the 1900s with rugged yet elegant silhouettes and dark neutrals.
How can one make steampunk styles darker?
-To make steampunk styles darker, one can replace cogs with skulls and more morbid elements, and add vampiric or vampy touches.
What are some media inspirations for diesel punk?
-Media inspirations for diesel punk include movies like Sucker Punch, City of the Lost Children, and Dark City.
How can one incorporate a dark aesthetic into their everyday style?
-One can incorporate a dark aesthetic into their everyday style by mixing elements from the discussed genres like cyber styles, apocalyptic fashion, and punk styles, and personalizing it with DIY elements and darker themes.
Outlines
๐ Introduction to Dark Aesthetics and Fashion Styles
This paragraph introduces the concept of dark aesthetics in fashion, focusing on cyber, apocalyptic, steampunk, and diesel punk styles. It discusses the commonalities between these styles, which include dark dystopian themes and influences from sci-fi and high fantasy. The speaker, Melissa, sets the stage for a deep dive into these subgenres and their place within the broader spectrum of dark aesthetics, noting their roots in literature and film and the various elements that can be incorporated to achieve a darker or alternative look.
๐ Space Age and Cyber Fashion Influences
In this paragraph, Melissa explores the 1960s Space Age style and its connection to cyber fashion, highlighting the mix of mid-century design with futuristic elements. She discusses the playful and whimsical nature of this style, drawing parallels to the Space Race and media of the era. Key elements of this fashion style include chrome and silver hardware, retro reproduction, and clean-cut designs. Melissa also touches on the influence of retro futurism and how our current vision of the future will one day be seen as retrofuturism.
๐ Historical Inspirations for Cyberpunk and Y2K Fashion
This section delves into the history and media inspirations behind cyberpunk and Y2K fashion. Melissa discusses the role-playing game from the 1980s that inspired cyberpunk, as well as the technological advances of the early 2000s that shaped Y2K fashion. She references iconic films like Blade Runner and The Matrix, and games like Cyberpunk 2077, as significant influences on the genre. Additionally, she explores the Y2K futurism, emphasizing its modern, minimalist, and clean-cut design elements.
๐ Apocalyptic Fashion: Styles and Influences
Melissa discusses the broad and varied nature of apocalyptic fashion, which encompasses a range of styles and influences from various media. She outlines different sub-genres within apocalyptic fashion, such as 90s grunge, solar punk, and avant-apocalypse, each with its unique characteristics and design elements. She also mentions influential films and books like Star Wars, Dune, and Game of Thrones, and provides suggestions on how to achieve a darker aesthetic within these styles by incorporating distressed and worn-in elements, as well as DIY and thrifted pieces.
โ๏ธ Steampunk and Diesel Punk: A Fusion of Fantasy and History
In this paragraph, Melissa differentiates between steampunk and diesel punk, noting their shared focus on military-inspired details but with distinct historical and fantastical elements. She describes steampunk as a blend of Victorian-era extravagance with unconventional elements, while diesel punk draws from the 1900s with a more rugged yet elegant silhouette. Melissa also provides insight into how to make these styles darker, such as incorporating skulls, vampiric elements, and combat boots, and she references key films like Sucker Punch and Dark City as exemplary of diesel punk aesthetics.
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Keywords
๐กCyber Punk
๐กApocalyptic Fashion
๐กSteampunk
๐กDiesel Punk
๐กDark Aesthetics
๐ก1960s Space Age Style
๐กRetro Futurism
๐กY2K Fashion
๐กAvant Apocalypse
๐กApocalyptic Punk
Highlights
Cyber Punk, apocalyptic fashion, steampunk, and diesel punk all share common elements of dark dystopian styles and aesthetics, often influenced by sci-fi and high fantasy novels and films.
The dark aesthetic can be achieved through the incorporation of night or darkness, nature elements, and supernatural elements.
Cyber fashion and its sub-genres like Space Age, retro futurism, Y2K futurism, and cyberpunk, all contribute to the broader category of dark cyber styles.
Apocalyptic fashion is characterized by its subversive and rugged nature, often drawing from a variety of dystopian influences in media and fashion.
Steampunk and diesel punk styles are closely related but differ in their time period influences, with steampunk focusing on the Victorian era and diesel punk on the 1900s.
Dark cyber styles emphasize technological advances, often featuring chrome, silvery tones, neon, structured, cold textures, and extraterrestrial influences.
1960s Space Age style combines mid-century fashion with cyber influences, marked by clean-cut designs, retro reproduction, and a touch of humor.
Cyberpunk and Y2K futurism are defined by clean-cut designs inspired by the internet age and technological advances of the early 2000s.
Apocalyptic fashion can range from 90s grunge to solar punk and avant apocalypse, focusing on distress, decay, and DIY elements.
Designers like Mugir and Rick Owens significantly influence dark cyber fashion, while films like Blade Runner and The Matrix are key style inspirations.
Steampunk fashion involves Victorian-era influences, corsetry, unconventional pairings, and brown leather, with a reimagined past twist.
Diesel punk is distinguished by its military-inspired basics, leather harnesses, combat boots, and deep olive tones, often compared to steampunk but with a 1900s focus.
To make steampunk darker, incorporate skulls, morbid elements, and vampiric styles, as seen in films like Sleepy Hollow and Van Helsing.
For a more sinister look in apocalyptic fashion, focus on heavier fabrics, military-inspired details, and a grunge-like DIY approach.
Media inspirations for dark aesthetics span from classic films like Barbarella and Star Trek to modern series like Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games.
The video discusses how to translate various dark aesthetics into personal style, providing insights into the elements and history behind each fashion genre.
Whether resonating with supernatural styles like vampiric and witchy or human dystopian dark aesthetics, the video offers a broad exploration of the dark aesthetic spectrum.