Comics and fashion have always been in a loyal relationship status, benefiting both. Designers have always shown their keen interest in comics and so their influence can be clearly seen in their work.
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Comic books have created a very profound space in the fashion world, as it always includes a lot of drama, colors, battle between good and evil, costumes etc.
MET in 2008, exhibited the power of the most admired superheroes characters. The exhibition focused on apparel and physicality of superheroes like Spiderman, Thor and Black Widow.
Every character’s costume tells a story, creating a very strong bond and impact on the people who are influenced by fashion.The well known dramatic designer Thierry Mugler’s iconic work can never be forgotten. His famous armoured suit exhibited in AW95, captured immense popularity at that time.
The suit was revealed from beneath a sweeping cape and was also exhibited in the MET’S exhibition, displayed just beside Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man costume. Mughler’s comic influence can be seen in the catwalks of moulded bodices of iconic villains and heroes looks, bodysuits featuring flames , starbursts and metal belts, extravagant padding and latex leggings. Mughler’s approach towards his design was very different as this armour was incapable of protecting the wearer’s breasts, stomach, or thighs. His unique style of collaborating the comics world to fashion created a different space for him, from where he could be easily differentiated by others.
Fashion world has always been super impressed by female superheroes. Setting a fashion trend of strength. The most influential character wonder woman captured a very delicate but profound space in every Dc Comics fan. This character of amazonian warrior princess with her inspirational aura and belted suit, inspired many designers. Wonder woman’s wonderful charm showed path to John Galiano’s SS01 couture show. The All-American stars and stripes, returned back to the wonder woman’s paradise island.
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