I asked ChatGPT to help me design some aesthetics for a market that can be difficult to style: gamer guys. I took the answers and put them into the Mid Journey image generator to get an idea of what they would look like. Of course, AI can’t make anything new, so it usually mashes up existing styles and tries to smush them together in a way that would be passable. The results can be interesting and inspiring.
Without further adieu, here’s your new menswear lines of the future:
Cybergrunge — This aesthetic combines the gritty and rebellious look of grunge fashion with futuristic cyberpunk motifs. Think leather jackets, ripped denim, and combat boots paired with neon accents, tech-inspired prints, and metal details. The overall look is edgy, dark, and futuristic.
VHS Aesthetic — The VHS aesthetic takes inspiration from the low-fi, grainy look of VHS tapes from the 80s and 90s. This aesthetic is characterized by a nostalgic, retro vibe and features elements like distorted imagery, scanlines, and color bleeding. The color palette is often muted and features shades of brown, orange, and green.
Pixelwave — This aesthetic incorporates pixel art and retro video game graphics into clothing and accessories, creating a playful and fun look. Think brightly colored t-shirts with pixelated designs, or backpacks adorned with classic video game characters like Mario and Sonic.
Cassette Futurism — Cassette Futurism is an aesthetic that takes inspiration from the futuristic visions of the 80s and 90s. This aesthetic incorporates bold, geometric shapes and bright colors, often in shades of pink and blue. Clothing and accessories in this style often feature metallic details and futuristic designs.
Dreamcast Noir — This aesthetic blends the sleek and futuristic look of the Sega Dreamcast with classic noir-inspired designs. Think dark suits and trench coats paired with neon accents and futuristic gadgets. The color palette is often dark and moody, with shades of black, grey, and navy blue.
8-Bit Punk — 8-Bit Punk is an aesthetic that combines punk fashion with the vibrant and colorful world of retro video games. This style often features brightly colored hair, studded jackets, and combat boots paired with pixelated prints and designs inspired by classic video game characters like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. The overall look is playful, rebellious, and fun.
Mechapunk Chic: This high fashion style features a fusion of futuristic mechanical elements with punk-inspired details such as studded leather jackets and ripped jeans. Think a cyborg street punk ready for a high-end fashion show.
Eldritch Elegance: This style incorporates the eerie and otherworldly aesthetics of Lovecraftian horror into a sleek and sophisticated high fashion look. Think black silk suits with subtle tentacle patterns and intricate silver jewelry with eldritch runes.
Neon Cybergoth: This style blends the bold neon colors and vibrant energy of the cybergoth scene with the sleek sophistication of high fashion. Think tailored jackets and pants in bright neon hues, paired with bold metallic accessories and chunky platform boots.
Samurai Chic: This style takes inspiration from traditional Japanese samurai attire, blending it with modern high fashion elements. Think clean lines, minimalistic silhouettes, and a focus on quality fabrics like silk and leather. Details such as katana-inspired belts and armor-like chest plates bring a futuristic twist to this classic look.
Mythic Minimalism: This style takes cues from ancient myths and legends, incorporating them into a minimalist and modern high fashion aesthetic. Think clean lines, monochromatic colors, and subtle details inspired by mythological creatures such as dragons, griffins, and mermaids.
Voxel Couture: This style takes inspiration from the blocky, pixelated graphics of retro video games and turns them into a high fashion statement. Think sharp angles, boxy shapes, and bold, bright colors. The result is a playful and unique aesthetic that stands out in any crowd.
Punk Luxe: This style blends the rebellious attitude of punk with the luxurious fabrics and attention to detail of high fashion. Think leather jackets adorned with metal studs, chains, and safety pins, paired with tailored trousers in high-quality materials like velvet and silk.
Techno-Viking Chic: This style takes inspiration from the techno-viking meme, blending it with high fashion elements to create a bold and unforgettable look. Think metallic fabrics, bold prints, and futuristic accessories like LED glasses and cybernetic implants.
Cyber-Samurai: This style combines the sleek, minimalist aesthetic of cyberpunk with the traditional Japanese samurai look. Think black leather jackets and pants, paired with metallic silver armor pieces and high-tech gadgets like augmented reality glasses and wrist-mounted energy blades.
Mythic Streetwear: This style takes inspiration from ancient myths and legends, incorporating them into a modern streetwear aesthetic. Think oversized hoodies and graphic tees featuring bold illustrations of mythological creatures, paired with athletic-inspired joggers and high-top sneakers. The result is a unique and eye-catching fusion of ancient and modern styles.
and a couple more for good measure:
Here’s a bunch of other style prompts and images that were generated in this process:
Mechapunk — a style that blends retro-futuristic designs with mecha robots and high-tech gadgets, creating a punk rock-inspired futuristic look.
Eldritch — a style that uses dark, Lovecraftian imagery and motifs to create an unsettling and otherworldly aesthetic.
Neon Samurai — a style that blends neon lighting and cyberpunk motifs with samurai armor and weapons, creating a visually striking and unique look.
Troncore — a style that uses the visual language of the Tron movies, combining glowing neon lines with sleek, futuristic design.
Holographic — a style that uses holographic effects and futuristic designs to create a visually stunning and immersive aesthetic.
Mythicpunk — a style that blends the gritty, urban look of cyberpunk with mythological creatures and motifs, creating a unique and visually striking look.
Voxel — a style that uses blocky, 3D voxel graphics to create a retro-inspired look with a modern twist.
Biomech — a style that blends organic and mechanical designs, creating a look that is both futuristic and organic.
Crypto — a style that uses cryptocurrency and blockchain motifs to create a visually striking and unique aesthetic.
You can see that a lot of these designs are existing or obvious, so I asked chatGPT to get a little more creative with it.
“can you be more creative/ original? 10 new aesthetic styles for guys 18–38 years old, interested in alternative, nerdy, video game, or ttrpgs”
Digital Decay — a style that uses glitch art and digital distortion to create a visually striking and edgy aesthetic.
Galactic Gothic — a style that combines dark, Gothic imagery with cosmic motifs, creating a unique and visually stunning look.
Kawaii Kaiju — a style that blends cute and cuddly kawaii aesthetics with giant monsters and kaiju-inspired designs, creating a playful and fun aesthetic.
Retro-Cyber — a style that blends retro designs with high-tech cyberpunk motifs, creating a unique and visually striking look that merges past and future.
Urban Fantasy — a style that uses cityscapes and urban motifs to create a gritty, modern take on classic fantasy themes.
Techno-Viking — a style that blends Viking and Norse motifs with high-tech cybernetic enhancements, creating a unique and visually stunning look.
Ghostpunk — a style that uses ghostly imagery and supernatural motifs to create a haunting and atmospheric aesthetic.
Mechawestern — a style that blends the Wild West with mecha robots and high-tech gadgets, creating a unique and visually striking aesthetic.
Dark Renaissance — a style that uses dark, moody imagery and motifs from the Renaissance era to create a dark and mysterious aesthetic.
Biohacker — a style that blends biology and technology, creating a look that is both futuristic and organic, with a focus on hacking and experimentation.
Heavy Metal — a style that takes inspiration from the heavy metal music scene, incorporating bold graphics and leather into clothing and accessories.
Lumberjack Chic — a style that takes inspiration from rugged, outdoorsy lifestyles, incorporating plaid and flannel into clothing and accessories.
Mad Max — a style that takes inspiration from the post-apocalyptic world of the Mad Max movies, incorporating rugged, distressed clothing and accessories.
Cybergrunge — a style that blends elements of grunge fashion with futuristic cyberpunk motifs.
VHS Aesthetic — a style that takes inspiration from the low-fi, grainy look of VHS tapes, creating a nostalgic and retro look.
Pixelwave — a style that incorporates pixel art and retro videogame graphics into clothing and accessories, creating a playful and fun look.
Cassette Futurism — a style that takes inspiration from the futuristic visions of the 80s and 90s, incorporating bright colors and bold graphics into clothing and accessories.
Dreamcast Noir — a style that blends the sleek and futuristic look of the Sega Dreamcast with classic noir-inspired designs, creating a unique and stylish aesthetic.
Video Vortex — a style that takes inspiration from the neon-drenched visuals of 80s and 90s arcade games, creating a bright and bold look.
Lo-Fi Lounge — a style that incorporates lounge and easy-listening music aesthetics into clothing and accessories, creating a relaxed and stylish look.
8-Bit Punk — a style that combines punk fashion with the vibrant and colorful world of retro videogames, creating a unique and eye-catching aesthetic.
Technicolor Goth — a style that blends the dark and moody look of goth fashion with bright, vibrant colors, creating a unique and striking aesthetic.
Super Nintendo Chic — a style that takes inspiration from the classic Super Nintendo console, incorporating its iconic designs and colors into clothing and accessories, creating a playful and nostalgic look.
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