Geek Syndicate
FASHION EXTREME!
Geek Culture is filled with recognisable fashions and costumes worn by heroes and villains alike. The clothing of these icons have inspired numerous fancy-dress outfits, referencial T-Shirts and costumes. But can a modern fashion designer take the costume themes from these books, comics, games and movies and create an outfit that would not look out of place on the high-street and yet would make somone in the know think - “you know what, that reminds me of ...” This issue, Polina Roytman presents five outfits inspired by the spandex-clad costumes of the comic world, three for the ladies and two for the gents. In each case, Polina has mixed ideas from multiple superheroes to come up with some unique outfits that wouldn’t look out of place in a designer clothes shop or on a night out on the town. Personally, I love the jacket from the Catwoman / Thor mix which I think has a slight oriental style to it. I also think both the hawkeye / Rogue and Wolverine / Storm inspired pieces are classy affairs that would turn heads for all the right reasons. For further examples of Polina’s work, visit her website at: http://www.polinaroytman. com/
Designs: Polina Roytman Words: Antony Thickitt
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