Cyberpunk fashion

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Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity in The Matrix Reloaded

Cyberpunk fashion is a term that can be used to refer to fashion scenes and subcultures influenced by the concepts of cyberpunk, i.e., cyber and Industrial fashion.

The fashion presented in The Matrix can be classed as cyberpunk, and has arguably gone on to influence the concept of cyberpunk itself. Examples being trench coats, sunglasses, boots, goggles, plus black, monochrome and occasionally neon materials. Popular hair styles can include woven dreadlocks, shaven heads, and unnaturally dyed hair colors (red, blue, green, etc.). These hair styles are popular with both males and females.

An example of cyber fashion.

Cyber fashion resembles a combination of industrial, rave and goth fashion. Some common themes include a contrast of black or white combined with luminous neon or UV-reactive colours and materials, brightly coloured and often stylised hair (e.g., with hair extensions or braids using artificial materials, often with an undercut shave), large shoes or boots (typical brands including New Rock, Swear, and Transmuter), various forms of body modification, the presence of superfluous goggles (especially Aviator sunglasses), androgyny and the influence of cyberpunk or anime themes.