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Illumiwear

Glowing fashions let consumers shine from day to night

Implications - Fashionistas on the hunt for new styles typically have one goal in common: to stand apart from the crowd. The fashion industry is usually quick to meet this demand, and light-up apparel is one way designers are doing so. Glow-in-the-dark fashions kick up normal styles several notches, turning basic ensembles into illuminated sights to behold. For the true style-maven, glowing pieces also work double-duty to show off other parts of a masterfully put-together outfit.
Trend Themes
1. Glow-in-the-dark Clothing - Fashion designers are creating light-up clothing that illuminates in the dark, offering a new level of attention-grabbing style for trendsetters.
2. Interactive Fashion - Wearable technology is becoming more prominent in the fashion industry, with designers incorporating sensors and other interactive elements to create responsive clothing.
3. Futuristic Footwear - Shoe designers are introducing glowing elements, such as LED lights, to create futuristic effects that add dramatic flair to the runway.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry is driving the trend of light-up clothing and other innovative designs that incorporate technology.
2. Cosplay and Costume - Companies specializing in cosplay and costume design can tap into the growing market for geek culture by recreating signature looks from popular movies, comic books, and television series.
3. Party Supplies and Event Planning - Event planners and party supply companies can offer unique party themes and costumes for clients looking to incorporate illuminated fashion into private or corporate events.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledArtfully Interactive Clothing
Artfully Interactive Clothing
Ying Gao Creates Stunning Fashions that Respond to Their Environment
Ying Gao isn't the first person to create clothing that interacted with its environment. I do think it is safe to say, however, that she is the first to create an entire fashion collection made up of such… MORE
Illuminated Dress Displays
Illuminated Dress Displays
The Rodarte Pitti W Collection Showcases Gowns that Glow
The sibling duo of Laura and Kate Mulleavy have just released their latest haute couture work called the Rodarte Pitti W Collection. This collection has been acclaimed as their most high fashion works… MORE
Tron-Inspired Illuminated Costumes
Tron-Inspired Illuminated Costumes
Artifice Clothing Channels the Sci-Fi Film's Signature Glow
These snazzy Halloween costumes by Artifice Clothing are so good that they could have been used on the set of Tron. Who doesn't want a costume that glows? It would make you the life of the party in a dark… MORE
Glow-in-the-Dark Dresses
Glow-in-the-Dark Dresses
Stand Out with the Illuminated Snowball Mini Dress
From Lady Gaga to Katy Perry, Tinseltown's A-list stars have been lighting up the red carpet (literally) with dresses that glow in the dark or somehow incorporate light sources into the outfit, and now,… MORE
Illuminated Designer Heels
Illuminated Designer Heels
The Chanel LED Shoes Light Up the Runway for a Dramatic Effect
The future of fashion is most definitely here by the looks of these Chanel LED Shoes. Models strutted down the catwalk for the Fall 2011-12 Chanel couture show wearing these illuminated heels, giving the… MORE
Shifting Illuminated Frocks
Shifting Illuminated Frocks
Walk Down the Aisle With Whimsy in the LED Wedding Gown
Taking the idea of the blushing bride to the next level, the LED wedding gown is a definite head turner. Created by Matthew Reading, a student from the Maryland Institute College of Art, the dress is a… MORE
Elegant Glowing Fashion
Elegant Glowing Fashion
The Sound Illuminating Dress will Make You Beautifully Bright
The Sound Illuminating Dress will have you stand out in a crowd without the need to wear something revealing or over exaggerated. Designer Chung-Hay Luk has created this elegant dress that lights up.… MORE

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