Alex shows Patrick what men’s fashion would have been like for the 21st century if industrial designer Gilbert Rohde had gotten his wish. The 1939 World’s Fair issue of Vogue magazine was full of arresting and alluring fashion predictions for the future, though none were as intriguing as the banishment of the suit in what Rohde called a “Great Revolt” by men. It’s jumpsuit onesies, plexiglass pockets, and halo antennae in this week’s exploration of futuristic fashion–and trust us, this one works best if you catch a glimpse of the design while you listen.
Theme song is “Satellites” by Swenny.
Links
- Gilbert Rohde’s Design for the 21st Century Man
- Vogue Feb. 1, 1939 Archive
- 99 Years of the Jumpsuit
- Fashions for the Future
- How the Power Suit Lost Its Power
- Beryllium - Wikipedia
- Hair Removal
- Beards and Status in Tudor Times
- Gilbert Rohde - Industrial Designers Society of America
- In The Year 2000: Fashion Predictions from 1939
- Avery Kendall’s Instagram
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