The "Futuristic Fashion" Trend (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

The Simpsons has earned quite the reputation for seemingly predicting the future. It’s actually a bit of a meme at this point, with fans pointing out how many things in the real world appear to have been "predicted" by the show, sometimes years in advance. While some of these predictions are purely coincidental or the result of broad satire, others do seem oddly prescient.

The "Futuristic Fashion" Trend (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

• What happened: In the movie, several characters wear sleek, form-fitting, and often metallic-looking outfits that look quite futuristic.
• Reality: Fashion trends in the 2010s and beyond have embraced a lot of metallics, sleek cuts, and tech-inspired designs. The "futuristic" fashion trend has been quite common in both high fashion and streetwear.