Hi-tech apparel that promotes interactivity with the wearer
Implications - Wearable technology has been a direction in fashion for the last couple of years, but it has mainly focused on accessories, like watches and bracelets, that allow wearers to connect to the Internet and their social networks. Now there is a new breed of fashion technology that promotes interactivity and responds to user actions. These pieces, which range from clothing that simulates the feeling of being hugged to apparel that can change from opaque to transparent, indicate the next level of interactive, hi-tech apparel that encourages consumer engagement.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Clothing - Hi-tech clothing that responds to human actions with interactive features.
2. Wearable Tech - Technology that can be worn or smart clothes that provide interaction with the technology in your daily life
3. Avant-garde Wearables - Wearable technology that is futuristic and artistic, incorporating fashion, advanced materials, and technology.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Find ways to incorporate new technology into traditional clothing designs, generating unique and interactive products.
2. Electronics Industry - Expand marketing to include wearable electronics, combining current advancements with fashion for enhanced everyday use.
3. Art and Design Industry - Create avant-garde wearables that straddle the line between artistic expression and functional design.
