Designers have engineered into their plans the key technologies of today. A few designers even figured out how to revamp some that would be considered old news.
Wearable technology has taken on a new meaning with the invention of 3D printers. This is not just useable in fitness fashion anymore, but in high fashion as well. On Feb. 19, the Wearable Technology Fashion Show was put on in New York to give U.S. designers an opportunity to display their creativity.
ContinuumFashion showed 3D printed shoes that they say are 'not just for the runway'. The Laser Girls created an actual 3D printed nail, where the patterns you print in your nail protrude out. This really increases texture and interest.
Perhaps the most useful (and slightly mind blowing) invention there was this bag.
Created by Asher Levine, "The Grenade Bag" is made with "unconventional" materials paired with Bluetooth technology. It connects with your smartphone so you can essentially track your own bag if it ever gets lost.
Other uses
During London's Fashion Week, the London retailer Topshop gave its customers a chance to experience their show very close up, from very far away. They used headsets made to give a 'virtual front-row' experience while live streaming the fashion show from their shop. Customers not only got to view the fashion show itself, but they got to venture backstage as well.
French designers Cacharel, Calla and Surface to Air have teamed up with Toyota to design the outside of the Yaris Hybrid Graphic automobile. Instead of putting technology into their fashion, these designers are putting their fashion sense onto technology. The three cars will be one of a kind. However, they will be seen around Paris driving VIPs that are there for the ready-to-wear season that starts today.
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