Space Quest — Envision the Fashion Future with this Season’s Holographic Style Trend
Ever marveled at the three-dimensional holograms displayed in films like Star Wars and Iron Man? Have you speculated about how the Enterprise’s transporter in Star Trek managed to convert people into energy patterns, then beamed them to different locations? Did you ever want to follow in the steps of ’80s TV cartoon character Jerrica Benton and, with the help of a holographic computer and some snazzy star-shaped earrings, transform yourself into Jem, a worldwide pop sensation? Ever looked at a rain puddle containing a dollop of oil and stared at the rainbow effect on its surface, the majestic iridescence of something that might be considered mundane? Do you find yourself drawn to shiny rolls of rainbow-colored cellophane? Well, these are precisely the types of images and themes that inform many of this season’s fashions, which emphasize optical illusions — primarily, the notion of iridescence, of colors shifting as a result of multiple reflections bouncing off a surface. An emphasis on futuristic silhouettes and materials, meanwhile, adds a galactic glamour to many of these pieces.
From fitted cocktail dresses and leather pencil skirts to hidden wedge sneakers, pointy toe pumps, snakeskin minaudieres, metallic cross-body bags, chunky necklaces and wrap bracelets, sporty baseball caps, and earrings with prismatic moonstone, druzy, and agate stones, this season’s hologram-inspired fashions are the key to a space odyssey with plenty of style. Check out some of our favorite pieces below:
Cynthia Rowley Seamed Waist Dress, $410. Available at CynthiaRowley.com
Jose Maria Barrera Iridescent Rock Crystal Necklace, $740. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Tabitha Simmons LB Iridescent Leather Sandals, £815. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Tory Burch Double Wrap Logo Stud Bracelet, $95. Available at ToryBurch.com
Deepa Gurnani Cross Body Clutch with Spikes, $245. Available at DeepaGurnani.com. Call 212.221.1007 to order.
Forever 21 Futuristic Holographic Baseball Cap, $10.80. Available at Forever21.com
Kendra Scott Elle Earrings in Abalone Shell, $65. Available at KendraScott.com
75 Faubourg Shiny Jeans, $492.42. Available at Farfetch.com
Milly NY Avril Minaudiere, $365. Available at MillyNY.com
Rebecca Minkoff Rose Gold-Plated Woven Textured Cuff, $148. Available at NeimanMarcus.com
Gucci Claudie Metallic Ankle Strap Chunky High Heel Sandal, $750. Available at Bloomingdales.com
Pretty Little Thing Double Prism Swarovski Necklace, $125. Available at PLTNYC.com
Topshop Jersey Printed Foil Bomber, $110. Available at US.Topshop.com
Jeffrey Campbell Skybox Heels in Hologram, $66.99. Available at NeedSupply.com
Rebecca Minkoff Holographic Mini Mac Crossbody Bag, $165. Available at Bloomingdales.com
River Island Chunky Iridescent Chain Necklace, $21.36. Available at US.Asos.com
Jeffrey Campbell The Rodman Sneaker in Silver Snake and Hologram, $137.95. Available at Karmaloop.com
Missoni Sequin-Covered Clutch, $2440. Available at Missoni.com
Dara Ettinger Tori Disco Ball Ring, $162. Available at CharmandChain.com
ASOS Hologram Skinny Belt, $10.68. Available at US.Asos.com
Unif Clothing Spacer Pack, $118. Available at UnifClothing.com
Jimmy Choo Twain Petrol Hologram Pointy Toe Pump, $750. Available at US.Jimmychoo.com
Milly NY Hologram Leather Edith Pencil Skirt, $625. Available at MillyNY.com
Miista Zoe Oxford, $190. Available at NastyGal.com
Perrin Paris Curated by B. Akerlund Peacock Hologram Stingray Clutch, $3200. Available at PerrinParis.com and Perrin Paris boutiques
Topshop Pemium Iridescent Square Collar, $96. Available at US.topshop.com
Privileged Anouk Teal Glitter Platform Pump, $58. Available at Karmaloop.com
Deepa Gurnani Thin Brushed Flap Clutch with Spikes, $275. Available at DeepaGurnani.com. Call 212.221.1007 to order.
Cynthia Rowley Bonded Legging, $245. Available at CynthiaRowley.com
Lizize Fortunato Delicate Dagger Earrings, $150. Available at CharmandChain.com
Nanette Lepore Kiss & Tell Hologram iPad Case, $198. Available at RevolveClothing.com
Deena & Ozzy Holographic Hidden Wedge Sneaker, $29.99. Available at UrbanOutfitters.com
Kendra Scott Ricky Cocktail Ring in Iridescent Agate, $75 . Available at KendraScott.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Pale Gold Holographic Wristlet Wallet, $120. Available at Stylebop.com
Casadei Iridescent Pumps, $700.28. Available at Farfetch.com