Feast Your Eyes on the World’s Sleekest Spacesuit

by Natasha Wolff | January 19, 2016 4:50 pm

The future pilots of Virgin Galactic[1] have a stylish new getup. That’s because the commercial spaceline[2]—currently in development to bring tourists into space for $250,000 a head—teamed up with Y-3[3], a longstanding collaboration with Japanese design guru Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas, to create high-tech, futuristic flight suits and boots. 

From the looks of it, the all-black uniform (made from fire-resistant Nomex materials) is seriously sleek— and actually rather comfortable, according to Adam Well, Head of Design at Virgin Galactic.   

“Our evolution into a fully-functioning spaceline presents unprecedented opportunities to create original designs in support of our unique customer experience,” says Wells in a release. “Together with the incredibly talented team at Y-3, we will explore the potential to create innovative apparel and accessories—both for our staff and for our pioneering customers—that is appropriately functional and fit-for-purpose, is thoughtfully and elegantly crafted, and is fulfilling and fun to wear and use.”

Because if you’re going to bite the bullet and launch yourself into space[4], you should do so looking as chic as possible. Watch the video below to hear more about the bold prototype designs.

Source URL: https://dujour.com/style/y3-virgin-galactic-space-apparel-collaboration/