On the runways of Paris, New York, and Tokyo, designers are embracing the Apocalypse X Top ethos, crafting garments that resemble both protective armor and works of art. Models stride down the catwalk, clad in ensembles that evoke a sense of futuristic unease: tattered, high-fashion coats with built-in, glow-in-the-dark accents; metallic bodysuits adorned with micro-circuitry; and distressed denim jackets with intricate, 3D-printed designs.