Blade Runner, a futuristic film noir directed by Ridley Scott in 1982, has become a sci-fi cult favorite, appreciated by many of its fans for its beautifully realized, past-meets-future and east-meets-west production design. Costumers Michael Kaplan and Charles Knode (who shared a BAFTA costume design award for the film) created looks influenced by everything from 1940s suits by Adrian to early 1980s punk rock and Japanese fashion. The creative mixing of different vintage styles and eras with a healthy dash of sci-fi futurism makes even the extras’ costumes in this film worthy of note. To channel the retro-future style of Blade Runner this week, show us ladies’ tailored 1940s suits and film noir-era menswear (including actual 1940s and 50s garments and 80s-does-40s/50s-style clothing); dramatic fur and fur-trimmed coats from the 1920s to the 1980s; 1970s-1980s punk and bondage styles (including studded, sheer, and fishnet items, slouchy boots, leather coats and jackets); vintage umbrellas (so much rain in this film!); 1960s-1980s clear plastic clothing and accessories, and 1980s fashions by (or inspired by) Japanese avant-garde designers.
This NOS (New Old Stock) 1960s Lilli Ann mohair and wool coat trimmed with natural ranch mink fur is now available at The Vintage Merchant. Wish she fit me...
Vintage 1960s-70s Black Wool Maxi Coat Ken Meritt for Braeton Faux Fur Originally Sold at Thalhimers https://www.rubylane.com/item/659654-981/Vintage-1960s-70s-Black-Wool-Max78i#
Vintage 1950s Batwing Bow Tie Bowtie Snap On Navy Blue Green and White Striped NWT in Box Vintage 1960 Fedora Straw Resistol Trilby with Original Hat Box Sz 7 Vintage 1980s Weather Rain Coat Tomato Red and Black Checks
a couple of 40s items from me...and doesn't the hat (Valerie Modes/New York Creation) look like it might have been designed for rain? War-era I. Miller shoes
Disclaimer: I saw Blade Runner multiple times when it first came out, and rushed to see 2049 yesterday. Yes, I'm a fan! Here are some 1940s looks for Rachel (or Luv, as the case may be); the first suit is sold, but all other items are available in my Ruby Lane shop. 1940s Border Striped Taffeta Umbrella w/Bakelite Handle c.1940 Brown Rayon Crepe Dress w/Embellished Faux Pocket Late 40s/Early 50s Powder Blue Wool Gabardine Suit And for when our noir heroine (or anti-heroine) needs a little eye-shading mystery: c.1940 Black Wool Wide Brim Hat w/Metallic Crocheted Crown
Early 1940s Cotton/Rayon Large Pinstripe Suit Mid-1940s Black Rayon Crepe Gown -w- Sequins Punky New Wave Bold Pierced Earrings
Citrine & Rose Vermeil Sterling Calla Lily 1940s Brooch by Adolph Katz for Coro Gemstone & Sterling Acrostic 1940s Earrings by DeRosa Emerald, Rose Vermeil Sterling & Pavé Scroll Link 1940s Bracelet by Adolph Katz for Coro Ruby, Diamanté & Rose Vermeil Sterling 1940s ‘Sparkling Peonies’ Duette & Earrings Set by Adolph Katz for Coro Gold Leaf & Art Glass 1940s Brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli
1990s Black Leather Dress by Trussardi - Made in Italy 1980s Jean-Paul Gaultier Hunting Jacket 1940s WWII Era Khaki Gabardine Wool Ladies Suit 1980s Faux Fur Leopard Print Jacket