Updated: 2007-07-24 15:39

 

Fashion embarks on a twenty-first-century space odyssey. Gleaming fabrics, sculpted metal and glamorous sci-fi creations point to a brave new design direction.

*Make an entrance in Gareth Pugh's high-shine foil-effect mac

*Fine layers, like slips and tees, complement strong metallic finishes

*Bold space-age jewellery creates an instant look

*Avoid a costume drama: pare down in subtle slimline shapes