Star Trek is arguably the greatest science fiction franchise of all time. With its poignant political commentary and contagious optimism, it has left a lasting mark on generations of viewers. However, much of Star Trek’s influence was greater than science fiction tropes. Through multiple series, Star Trek is able to comment on and influence society through a very unexpected route: its fashion.In fact, there is significant research that indicates fashion can take the temperature of a society. For example, indicators of recession include lower skirt hems and conservative dress. As the push-pull of politics happens, television can choose to fit the norm, or it can push boundaries. Star Trek has always chosen to push those boundaries, and its fashion is no exception.Fashion can also be used to distract viewers from what is happening on screen. In fact, many of Star Trek’s political allegories went unnoticed by censors due to its extreme fashion choices. The more the censors focused on the visuals, the less they were focusing on the messaging.RELATED: Patrick Stewart Said It Was “Challenging to Establish Any Rapport” with This Star Trek: Nemesis Co-Star
Star Trek is arguably the greatest science fiction franchise of all time. With its poignant political commentary and contagious optimism, it has left a lasting mark on generations of viewers. However, much of Star Trek‘s influence was greater than science fiction tropes. Through multiple series, Star Trek is able to comment on and influence society through a very unexpected route: its fashion.
In fact, there is significant research that indicates fashion can take the temperature of a society. For example, indicators of recession include lower skirt hems and conservative dress. As the push-pull of politics happens, television can choose to fit the norm, or it can push boundaries. Star Trek has always chosen to push those boundaries, and its fashion is no exception.
Fashion can also be used to distract viewers from what is happening on screen. In fact, many of Star Trek‘s political allegories went unnoticed by censors due to its extreme fashion choices. The more the censors focused on the visuals, the less they were focusing on the messaging.
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