I know it’s really just the beginning of the year and you’ve probably only just gotten over your New Year's Eve hangover but in Debrief Land we’re already thinking about next year. Because in 2015 we’ll have finally reached the ‘future’ as depicted in that that searing ode to realism Back to the Future Part II. According to the film, we’re supposed to have hover-boards, self-adjusting and self-drying jackets and holographic movie theatres by next year, none of which seem all that likely. However, what we can expect some self-lacing trainers in the exact style Marty McFly wears in the film. Nike have just announced plans to release exact replicas of Marty McFly’s Nike Air MAGS– with the self-tying laces function. Ok, we realise that they’re kind of the ugliest shoes in the history of the world but THEY HAVE SELF-TYING LACES PEOPLE. You’d be foolish not to get on board.
But why stop with the power laces? There’s a whole bunch of amazing movie inventions which someone NEEDS to make into IRL products.
**Back to the Future power jackets **
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This film is a treasure trove of genius fashion ideas, and none more practical than the Power Jacket. The thing dries itself when it gets wet. Has anyone seen the weather recently? Why the government isn’t doing more make developing this a national priority is beyond me. Plus, it kind of looks like one of the bombers from Johnathan Saunder’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection. So fashwan.
**Cher’s wardrobe in *Clueless ***
Is there anyone who didn’t watch this and instantly want to have it in their bedroom? I actually decided that I wanted to be a lawyer because Cher’s dad was one and I thought that would be the only way I’d ever be able to afford the revolving wardrobe with ‘dress me’ computer function. Needless to say, neither the career as a lawyer nor the wardrobe itself ever materialised.
**Harry Potter's invisibility cloak **
Think how useful this would be for eavesdropping on boyfriends/friends/work colleagues/He Who Shall Not Be Named. It would also be really handy for jumping nightclub queues and getting in when you’re not on the guest list. Plus you’d never have to pay for public transport ever again – think of the money you’d save.
**ET’s bike **
You could FLY HOME from the pub. Enough said.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy – Laser Toasting Knife
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Not everything has to be as impressive as invisibility or flying – wouldn’t it be amazing if you didn’t have to wait for your toast to cook your toast in the morning. Well, this knife from T_he Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy_ actually toasts bread whilst it slices. It would mean at least another three to four minutes in bed and, hey, every little helps.
Milla’s thermal bandage outfit from The Fifth Element
Ok full disclosure – this is kind of just an excuse to perve on Milla Jovovich in this film because I don’t think any one other than her could actually get away with wearing what is essentially just some loo roll, but the concept behind the Jean Paul Gaultier designed bandage dress is still pretty cool. What started as medical ‘thermal bandages’ designed to hide Mila’s character’s nakedness transferred magically – futuristically even – into one of the skimpiest outfits in film history. That’s some smart strips of cloth.
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