This Piece of High-Tech Fashion at SXSW Turns Transparent
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 16, 2015 — Tech
References: studioroosegaarde.net & panelpicker.sxsw
Intimacy 2.0 is perhaps the best example of eye-catching and thought-provoking fashion at SXSW. This high-tech project explores the relationship between intimacy and technology via the use of high-tech garments. These garments are crafted out of opaque smart materials that become more transparent when in close physical proximity to people.
These dresses are embedded with heart rate sensors that slowly transition the dress from opaque to somewhat transparent when the wearer is aroused. At first thought, this may all seem just like a gimmick. However upon further reflection, it's possible to see how this example of high-tech fashion at SXSW could become commonplace in the future.
It's common knowledge that our clothing and fashion choices influence people's perception of us. Intimacy 2.0 turns that equation around, using people's influence on us to manipulate what we're wearing.
These dresses are embedded with heart rate sensors that slowly transition the dress from opaque to somewhat transparent when the wearer is aroused. At first thought, this may all seem just like a gimmick. However upon further reflection, it's possible to see how this example of high-tech fashion at SXSW could become commonplace in the future.
It's common knowledge that our clothing and fashion choices influence people's perception of us. Intimacy 2.0 turns that equation around, using people's influence on us to manipulate what we're wearing.
Trend Themes
1. High-tech Fashion - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the integration of technology and fashion, as seen in the arousal-detecting dresses at SXSW.
2. Smart Materials - The use of smart materials, like the opaque materials in the dresses, opens up opportunities for innovative and interactive fashion designs.
3. Wearable Sensors - The incorporation of heart rate sensors into clothing presents opportunities for the development of new wearable technologies for monitoring and enhancing personal experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the intersection of technology and apparel to create unique and interactive clothing designs.
2. Textile - The textile industry can develop new smart materials that can be used in various applications, including the creation of responsive garments.
3. Wearable Technology - The wearable technology industry can leverage wearable sensors and incorporate them into clothing to enhance user experiences and provide new functionalities.
6.8
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
