The Musical Ts are a line of high-tech digitally infused t-shirts infused with Activation Technology which allows the wearer to activate digital incentives. In a nutshell, if you were to wear an Elton John Musical T, you would be able to stream music from John's album and access digital information about the artist.
Developed by designer and daughter of legendary British musician Donovan Astrella Rothberg, the Musical Ts are fitted with electronic tags which communicate with your smartphone to give you access to music and other digital content. This digital connection also makes it possible to engage in social media competitions and other reward opportunies tied with musical artists and their promotional plans.
The Musical Ts are a splendid and creative way of bringing together fashion, album cover art and digital music technology, and is sure to appeal to well-rounded modern music fans who like to consume both music and album art while keeping their fingers on the pulse of digital technology.
Digitally-Infused Music Tees
The Musical Ts Blend Album Art, Fashion and Digital Music Technology
Trend Themes
1. Digitally-infused Fashion - The trend of incorporating technology into clothing designs to offer novel features and experiences.
2. Smart Garments - The trend of developing wearable items that can communicate with other devices and offer enhanced capabilities beyond just clothing.
3. Interactive Apparel - The trend of creating garments that allow for interaction with the wearer's environment or provide an extension of their personality.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Brands can create music-related merchandise like The Musical Ts to capitalize on fan engagement and offer novel digital experiences.
2. Music - Musicians and the music industry can use technology to enhance the fan experience and drive engagement through innovative merchandise designs such as The Musical Ts.
3. Consumer Electronics - The development of smart clothing presents opportunities for consumer electronics brands to partner with fashion brands and incorporate their technology into designs like The Musical Ts.