The 'Technosensual: Where Fashion Meets Technology' exhibit features some very electronic-heavy ensembles. Instead of going down a 'TRON: Legacy' path simply for some cool looks, each creation serves a greater purpose. For instance, one dress uses sensors to change from opaque to transparent in order to increase intimacy between the wearer and the people surrounding her.
Curated by Dutch fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, the Technosensual: Where Fashion Meets Technology exhibit is being held at quartier21 in Vienna. Although there is a lot of tech gear on the market, they are mainly geared towards the sports industry and athletes. According to quatier21, this show "combine[s] fashion and technology while expanding the possibilities of contemporary fashion design."
Elegant Electronic Ensembles
The 'Technosensual Where Fashion Meets Technology' Exhibit is Sci-Fi
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-tech Hybrids - Fashion designers are incorporating technology in their designs to create innovative new garments.
2. Interactive Clothing - Clothing made with sensors and other electronic components is being developed to create more immersive and intimate experiences.
3. Multidisciplinary Exhibits - Exhibits that combine art, fashion, and technology are becoming more popular and providing new perspectives on each field.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion companies can leverage technology to create new and innovative garments, providing unique value propositions to consumers.
2. Technology - The development of sensors, circuits, and other electronic components for clothing presents opportunities for tech companies to expand their offerings and create new revenue streams.
3. Art and Design - Cross-disciplinary exhibits like Technosensual provide opportunities for artists and fashion designers to collaborate and create boundary-pushing works that combine multiple mediums and fields of exploration.