Seen that? - Fashion in the 21cent

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Fashion in the 21cent at The Techwear Weblog

How digital technology will sew itself into the fabric of future fashions was the subject of a recent talk at the London College of Fashion (LCF), entitled 'Interrogating Fashion: New Paradigms for Fashion Design in the 21st Century'. Some interesting notes: - fashionware that integrates electronics 'seamlessly' (see last note)- digital jewellery was the most likely to take off in the near future - Possible drawbacks: powering the technology - the growing health care [...] Read More


New Zealand Techno Fashion at The Techwear Weblog

Big prices were given in new zealand 4 days ago at the Techno Fashion event in Canterbury. The description of the event is just another word for Techwear: Techno Fashion is where technology and fashion combine to create garments worn on the body. Garments that may even be marketable to the public after the event on November 9th 2006. And the winner are: New Zealand Techno Fashion 2006 Supreme Winner 2006 * HITLabNZ Best Functional [...] Read More


Style & Air at The Techwear Weblog

When technology no longer looks like technology... A must see: the fashion in motion show at the CTIA last week in LA presented by CNet. Enjoy the 5 minute video with amazing things like: - iPod buckle - looks just thrilling like the iPod was extra made for a buckle... - a case that blinks when mobile rings - a display messages all over the pocketbook; stylish - personal health record system - [...] Read More


Is fashion for real? at Are you a beauty?

My friend maria Palma from The Runway Scoop is in a bit of doubt. Looking at designer runways she asks herself whether all those designers are joking with us: "Do designers create these pieces simply for the aesthetic aspect without any regard to whether or not it is wearable? Is there a battle to see who can create the weirdest outfit?" My answer to this is yes, I think that very often [...] Read More


New York Fashion Week Fashion Designer Selects RIMMEL for Makeup! at Cool Picking

fashion designerOn the RiseFrank Tell selected RIMMEL as the make-up brand for his inaugural runway presentation during New York Fashion Week. Why Rimmel? Tell said that he felt that the technology, brand attitude, fresh colors and most importantly the textures and finishes were the perfect compliment for his flirtatious, retro yet edgy chiffon dresses, crepe de chine blouses and taffeta skirts. He felt that the fresh colors, technology and attitude behind [...] Read More