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한국복식학회(IJCF) 학술지영문홈페이지
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International Journal of Costume and Fashion - Vol. 22, No. 1, pp.13-24
ISSN: 2233-9051 (Print) 2288-7490 (Online)
Print publication date 30 Jun 2022
Received 16 Dec 2021 Revised 16 Jan 2022 Accepted 11 Feb 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.7233/ijcf.2022.22.1.013

A Study on the Aesthetics Characteristics of Retro-Futuristic Fashion

Alfonso N. Núñez Barranco ; Antonio J. Domenech del Rio ; Youngsun Yoo†
Doctoral Student, Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea
Professor, Dept. East Asian Studies, University of Málaga, University of Málaga, Málaga, Spain
Professor, Dept. of Clothing and Textiles, Kyunghee University, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence to: † ysyoo@khu.ac.kr

Citation Núñez Barranco, A. N., Domenech del Rio, A. J. & Yoo, Y. S. (2022). A study on the aesthetics characteristics of Retro-Futuristic fashion. International Journal of Costume and Fashion, 22(1), 13-24.

Abstract

This research establishes a framework that defines the main features and conception of Retro-Futurism in fashion. The purpose of this study is to analyze and compare retro-futuristic fashion trends in the second half of the 20th century and determine the different concepts and aesthetics that compose the idea of Retro-futurism in its entirety. The research method is based on the analysis of the concept of retro-futurism within fashion, and its historical development through literature review and photo examples as a way to understand how the idea of retro-futurism has constantly impacted the development of this area. As a result, the historical journey of retro-futurism through fashion, from primitive times to the present, has served as an inspiration to create new technologies and styles through clothing, where alternative futures are used as a way to understand the past and also, served as inspiration for designers to create a utopic and nostalgic atmosphere

Keywords:

Retro-futurism fashion, Retro, futurism, Nostalgia, Utopia

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