Abstract

Background: The integration of technological innovation into performance costumes has been extensively explored, yet existing research mainly focuses on specific periods or individual technical cases. There is a lack of comprehensive exploration of mechanical elements in female concert costumes over time. Therefore, a systematic study explaining the evolution of performance costumes driven by mechanical aesthetics is urgently needed. Purpose：Using a ten - year cycle as a reference, this study traces the evolution path of mechanical aesthetics in performance costumes, analyzes its development logic, bridges the theoretical gap, and provides an analytical framework for design practices. Methods: Using literature analysis, case studies, historical evolution analysis, and interdisciplinary research methods, this paper examines the concert costumes of female singers from the 1980s to the 2020s. Results: Research shows that early mechanical aesthetics in costumes featured only simple decorative applications. As technology advanced, innovative combinations of function emerged, including the use of LED lighting devices. Currently, cutting - edge technologies drive high - level innovation, significantly enhancing the complexity and integration of mechanical elements. Conclusion: The mechanical aesthetics of performance costumes integrate technological design with cultural symbols. Understanding how these aesthetics have evolved can serve as a reference for costume innovation in the digital age. Future research could futrther explore this topic through cross - cultural comparisons and longitudinal studies.