Cyberpop

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Cyberpop is a retro-futuristic style that first emerged in Japan during the 90s under the more generic name "cyber fashion" (サイバーファッション). It is characterized by some fantasy, Y2K Futurism, a positive aura, and a stylized clean outline, as opposed to Cyberpunk and Cybergoth, which is rather negative and dark (post-apocalyptic).

Fashion[]

The key difference between Cybergoth and Cyberpop fashion is that the latter mainly focuses on bright colors. Cyberpop also contains more elements of Space Age in the usage of retro-future rings and shoulder puffs. The 1990s and early 2000's future fashion aesthetic found in Y2K Futurism is also influential. The color palette is similar to the one used in the Kandi Raver aesthetic, but differs in that natural materials are never used. Both Kandi Raver and Cyberpop fashion makes use of neon colored UFO pants, both wide legged and drawstring.

Hair[]

Heavily bleached in order to achieve vibrant neon shades
Color accents are sometimes added with the help of hair color sprays and stencils in various simple shapes like stars, planets, and hearts
Wigs
Synthetic dreads
- Declined usage in favor of so called cyberlox - hair pieces made from tubular crin and rexlace

Headwear[]

Chunky plastic goggles
Futuristic headphones
Transluscent neon headwear
Hairclips in the more Decora-leaning outfits but with a focus on space themed motifs such as stars, planets, and starships

Outfits[]

Tops often have orbit type rings around the collar or on the sleeves to emulate a retro-future energy
- Also seen on skirts, shorts, pants, shrugs or jackets
Neon faux fur as trim on jackets and shrugs.
Entire skirts may also use faux fur
Jump suits reminiscent of space suits
Futuristic neon styled overalls featuring giant plastic buttons
Shoes are often platformed
High top skate sneakers in neon colors
Even canvas high tops
Gogo boots paired with fluffy leg warmers (as they're common in raver fashion) are often seen here, though Cyberpop adds its own flair to fluffy legwarmers sometimes in the form of giant buttons.

Accessories[]

Often made from neon laser cut acrylic into space-themed shapes or words.
Alien space ships, rocket ships, stars and shooting stars are common motifs for necklace wear
The brand Cyberdog is famous for its shield necklace which is widely worn by all members of the Cyberpop and Cybergoth communities, featuring soft plastic in a 'V' line with holes along its surface.