Remembering “visual futurist” Syd Mead; hunting for vintage clothing at ThriftCon LA
Design and Architecture · KCRW
January 7, 202029m 54s
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Syd Mead envisoned vehicles, streetscapes and gadgets for </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Blade Runner, Tron, Aliens</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;"> 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And used clothing is a hot fashion trend. But for some young shoppers, vintage means... the '90s. KCRW's Tyler Boudreaux reports from ThriftCon.</span></p>