NYLON - September 2008 - (Page 74) 1 2 3 4 5 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE “Space, the final frontier ” When those words were first heard in the opening credits to the original Star Trek on September 8, 1966, television changed forever. Gene Roddenbery’s cerebral sci-fi series went where no show had gone before: far-flung galaxies populated by cruel Klingons, troublesome Tribbles, and endlessly shape-shifting (and often very sexy) aliens with powers of deception so cunning they nearly outfoxed the resourceful Captain James T. Kirk. Star Trek also addressed hot-button ’60s political issues such as racism and sexism: the Enterprise boasted a multi-racial, multi-national, co-ed crew, including key players Kirk, Mr. Spock, glamorous Communications Officer Lt. Uhura, and Chief Medical Officer “Bones” McCoy (it was also the first show to televise an interracial kiss). Their uniforms may have been regulation—longsleeved jerseys with the Starship Federation insignia on the chest and gold detailing on the cuffs for men; a minidress version of the same for women—but their geometric, modern lines have been inspiring copycat fashions ever since, just as the show itself has continued to live long and prosper in American pop culture. The original Star Trek may have only lasted three seasons, but it’s spawned five spin-off TV shows and 11 movies, including a big-screen adaptation produced by Lost ’s J.J. Abrams, due to hit theaters in 2009. That’s one big bang. 6 7 1. dress by miu miu, $970; bodysuit by miu miu, $1,460. 2. sunglasses by jeremy scott by linda farrow, $300; 3. too faced galaxy glam eye shadow in moonbeam, $19.50; 4. wetsuit by roxy, $70; 5. dress by nicole miller collection, $420; 6. the elegant universe by brian greene (vintage books), $20; 7. boot by hogan, $965. private icon: star trek GEEK LOVE SIMPLY BY BEING AWESOME, THESE TV NERDS ALWAYS GOT THE BEST REVENGE. GEORGE MICHAEL BLUTH IN ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT “Your uncle Gob seems to think he saw you down at the docks today. Was that you?” and he replied “No. Maybe it was the other George Michael. You know, the singersongwriter.” SCREECH IN SAVED BY THE BELL love of his life, Lisa Turtle. Though Screech favored plaids and Lisa loved designer jeans, he eventually won her over. CARLTON IN THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR Gumbel and William Shatner, and was living proof that not all black people can dance. URKEL IN FAMILY MATTERS really the one at the wheel. PAUL PFIEFFER IN THE WONDER YEARS George Michael (Michael Cera) was doomed to nerd-dom from the minute his parents put his name on his birth certificate. His moniker did occasionally get him out of trouble, though, like when his dad said, Samuel Powers, aka Screech, was Zach Morris’s number one number two: Screech did Zach’s homework in exchange for hanging out with the popular kids, including the The stale prince of Bel-Air, Carlton Banks was a young Republican who favored argyle sweaters and pants that didn’t sag. He was a source of endless amusement for Will: Carlton idolized Bryant Next door neighbor Steve Urkel constantly terrorized the Winslow family, and broke something nearly every time he dropped by. Urkel loved the Winslows, though; he stepped up to take the blame for crashing the family station wagon, even though their son Eddie was Kevin’s Jewish, much-allergic and bespectacled best friend Paul was the smartest kid in school, and lived in fear of his mother. He was played by Josh Saviano, who went on to become a lawyer in New York, and not, sadly, a goth rock god named Marilyn Manson. KW still lifes: chika kobari. photos courtesy of the everett collection.
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