And so the long vinyl black coat worn by actress Carrie-Anne Moss became the hottest item in many fashion shows and magazines. Vinyl, then, dominated as the material for the attire of female heroines.

"Moss, as Trinity in Matrix, was lauded as a role model for other sci-fi leading female characters, such as Ultraviolet, Underworld or Aeon Flux," he added. "The materials opened a new chapter in film costumes as well as women's wardrobes. A journalist at The New York Times once wrote: 'Vinyl is a girl's best friend,' referring to how Trinity style influenced the fashion runway. Read more...