Cyberpunk
aka Cybercore, Tech Noir, Futuristic Street, Neo-Cyberpunk
"High tech, low life—neon futures in concrete dystopias"
A dystopian futuristic aesthetic blending high-tech elements with urban streetwear, featuring neon accents, tactical gear, and cybernetic-inspired accessories in a gritty, tech-noir atmosphere.
Atmosphere
The sensory world of Cyberpunk
Rain-slicked streets reflecting neon signs
Humming server rooms
Underground tech markets
Holographic advertisements glitching
Cybercafé blue light
Electric buzz of modified tech
Night cities that never sleep
Steam rising from street vents
Philosophy
Technology is both prison and liberation. The future is now, gritty and neon-lit. Corporate control breeds underground resistance. Modify yourself, modify your world. The street finds its own uses for things.
Who Lives Here
The character archetypes that embody Cyberpunk
The Hacker
The Street Samurai
The Netrunner
The Tech Outlaw
The Cyber-Enhanced
The Corpo Rebel
What It Rejects
Cyberpunk exists in opposition to:
Organic nostalgia
Corporate conformity
Low-tech aesthetics
Pastoral idealism
Disconnected minimalism
Daily Rituals
The practices and behaviors that define this way of living
LED accessory customization
Night photography in neon districts
Cybercafé culture
Tech modification and hacking
Virtual reality immersion
Underground rave attendance
Watching classic cyberpunk films
Origin
Emerged from 1980s cyberpunk literature (William Gibson's Neuromancer) and films like Blade Runner, experiencing massive revival through Cyberpunk 2077 game (2020) and continued influence from Asian street fashion, particularly Tokyo and Seoul.
Era
1980s-Present (Revival: 2018-Present)
Regions
Tokyo, Seoul, Los Angeles, London, Online communities, Gaming culture
Trend Score
Key Elements
Key Garments
- •LED accessories
- •Tactical vests
- •Reflective jackets
- •Cybernetic-style harnesses
- •Tech wear pants
- •Platform boots
- •Holographic accessories
- •Neon-trimmed hoodies
- •Matrix-style sunglasses
- •Asymmetric tech jackets
Silhouettes
- •Layered
- •Tactical
- •Futuristic
- •Angular
- •Asymmetric
Color Palette
Dark foundations with vibrant neon and holographic accents creating a dystopian tech aesthetic
Primary Colors
Secondary Colors
Accent Colors
Key Brands
Materials
Cultural Context
Born from cyberpunk sci-fi subgenre exploring tech dystopias and transhumanism. Represents anxiety about technology, corporate control, and digital identity while celebrating counter-culture resistance. Experienced massive revival through Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost in the Shell, and continued evolution of Asian street fashion blending tech and urban aesthetics.