Fashion in Space?

kandela writes "It seems the fashion industry has taken an interest in the space industry. Space.com is running a story about the Hyper Space Couture Design Contest, a fashion competition sponsored by the Japanese space agency, JAXA, and Rocketplane Ltd. for clothes that look good in zero gravity. The best designs will appear in a fashion show in Tokyo this fall." From the article: "Onuki said that, in working with fashion designer, Ms. Matsui, the intent is to cross-thread mathematics, science, art, and physics with fashion. To date, there have been several kickoff events, as well as fashion shows to stir interest in the multi-step contest. At the end of March, contest officials had received 882 drawings by 365 individuals. Last month, the top 10 designs plus three alternate designs were picked. The actual winner, second and third place will be selected later this year."

What's so strange about that?

[Anonymous Coward]

Judging by the bizarre *clothes* that are being shown on some catwalks, it's obvious that fashion designers aren't from this planet. :-D

Hello from earth!

[6031769]

Greetings, space beings! We come from planet earth and we bring you a fabulous new look.

Is this how we introduce ourselves to the interstellar community?

Skirts

[rishistar]

Skirts for the lady astronauts would still look good in Zero-G to me!

Silver jumpsuits

[rbgemini]

I thought years of sci-fi had taught us that the 'look' for space travel was the silver jumpsuit, ideally with some sort of stripe down the side. Even better if everyone has the same one. So I ask: shouldn't we be working on choosing which colour stripe the whole human race will have on their silver suits? I vote red.

Re:Skirts

[loraksus]

The obvious solution is to make them tighter....
And out of PVC or rubber...
And black...
And hobble skirts would probably work pretty well too. /hits pause on Matrix DVD // Whoa...

Re:I saw something like this on the Science Channe

[dk-software-engineer]

I don't think you'd pass the turing test [wikipedia.org].

Fashion on Slashdot?

[bcmm]

What's the world coming to? On Slashdot, "fashionable" is when we actually put clothes on.

Re:Silver jumpsuits

[Anonymous Coward]

ideally with some sort of stripe down the side.

With a note that says: This Side Up

Designer tinfoil hat!!

[goldaryn]

So, where do I get my designer tinfoil hat?

(I hope those diamantes and platinum weave won't affect it's brain protection capabilities..)

Greetings Earthling...

[owlnation]

Take me to your tailor!

"Microcups Made of Nanopaper"

[Capt'n Hector]

For the ladies.... and the men, come to think of it!

I saw Misuzu Onuki speak

[Anonymous Coward]

I saw Misuzu Onuki speak at Questacon here in Australia. She was speaking as the representative of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) [www.jaxa.jp], live from Tokyo as part of the 2004 Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum. The topic was using space technology to better mankind.

Ms. Onuki in particular had an interesting take on things. She spoke about how when people think of space travel they think about high devices like rockets and sattelites, but that a lot of the benefits of space travel will be in changes to the way we live, like with food and clothing and communication. She's really convinced that space travel will help bridge the divide between different cultures as people come together to develop technology and engage in exploration.

What I remember most about the conference though, was after the presentation was over, Natalie Portman walked into the auditorium, right near where I was. She looked surprised, then apologized and said she was in the wrong room. As she turned to walk out her tit almost brushed against my arm and I was sent into a state of such pure ecstasy that music started playing out my ass. It was a flute sonata by Bach.

Because what space explorers need is new clothes

[damburger]

Never mind the shuttle has trouble getting launched these days. No matter that no human being has gone further than LEO since the 1960s.

Just make sure our space tourists are well dressed and all will be well.

Red Shirts Are Out

[Anonymous Coward]

As long as I don't have to wear a red shirt on any planetary excursions.