2025: A Fashion Odyssey

Cynthia Johnson, 28

The Look: Body-conscious clothes of ultrathin cashmere knits in wearable and comfortable shapes. Layering and wrapping of fabrics and textures.

Inspiration: Nomadic Eskimo. Nostalgia for natural fabrics and primitive cultures.

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Artemis Kefallinos, 22

The Look: Self-cleaning pantsuit that responds to body temperatures. Jacket that reverses for harsh weather. Belt with detachable computer. Magnetized purse that attaches to pants for security. Boots with retractable, adjustable heels for day or night.

Inspiration: The contemporary working woman whose day wear needs to double as evening wear.

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Derrek Ujiki, 28

The Look: Boot-cut pants and jackets with padded knees, quilting and top stitching. Natural fabrics such as leather mixed with techno fabrics.

Inspiration: Motorcycle clothing and active-wear fabrics.

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Jung Sook Kim, 29

The Look: A long-wearing pantsuit of waterproof and stain-resistant fabric with heating and air-conditioning, a handbag with side pockets for oxygen and first-aid kit and a strap filled with emergency food pills and radio.

Inspiration: The classic pantsuit and hourglass looks of 1950s Dior.

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Shali Lee, 26

The Look: Knee-length skirt unzips to miniskirt that reverses to a sparkling fabric for night. Coat sleeves and hood can be zipped on and off. A snap-on handle turns hood into a handbag.

Inspiration: Women who want function as well as style.

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Bao Tranchi, 21

The Look: Utilitarian. One outfit, one complete wardrobe. A leather bulletproof coat dress with zip-off sleeves. Jacket bottom also zips off for shorter look. A cell phone in the jacket sleeve. “All one needs to survive in L.A.”

Inspiration: Motorcycle gear and 15th century armor.

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Xay Vongphachanh, 23

The Look: Molded leather jeans-type jacket, cashmere raglan T-shirt and side-zip pants with zip pockets.

Inspiration: Swiss artist H.R. Giger of “Alien” fame; classic American sportswear.