Remembering “visual futurist” Syd Mead; hunting for vintage clothing at ThriftCon LA

Design and Architecture

Remembering “visual futurist” Syd Mead; hunting for vintage clothing at ThriftCon LA

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Published on Jan 7, 2020, 1:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:24

Episode Description

Syd Mead envisoned vehicles, streetscapes and gadgets for Blade Runner, Tron, Aliens and many other films. He died December 30 at age 86. DnA pays tribute to this “visual futurist” who anticipated, and inspired, new technologies and the discipline of world building.

And used clothing is a hot fashion trend. But for some young shoppers, vintage means... the '90s. KCRW's Tyler Boudreaux reports from ThriftCon.

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