Archive for March, 2008
The next step to Wearable Electronic: Stretchable Electronic
For a seamless integration of electronic into clothing solutions have to be found that conform with the surrounding material, in the case of Wearable Electronic this means with textiles.
Most textiles are stretchable, at least to a certain extend. If the textiles would not stretch the wearing comfort would be very limited. The clothing will not [...]
Solar bag Spring 2008 collection from Noon Solar
Noon launched last autumn the most stylish looking Solar totes and satchels which have sold out already. If you did not manage to get your Noon Solar bag you have another chance: in a few days Noon will launch the Spring 2008 Solar totes and satchels collection looking as gorgeous as the last line.
The [...]
Power ties, a great gift for engineers, scientists and gadget fan-boys
When it comes to fashion accessories the boys have usually less choice than the girls. One of the fashion accessories where men can express his individuality is a tie.
Single color ties for the more conservative occasions, patterned ties for the smart casual and the myriad of printed ties to express any kind of mood, taste, [...]
FootLume, the glow rug for night time navigation in your home
Our homes get a lot of attention lately from the ’soft technology’ innovation corner.
We have covered the wakeup call with the glow Pillow and now we have a rug that lights our way to the bed or bathroom at night: the FootLume - a rug that glows.
FootLume, created by Zoe Robson and Leona Dean, is [...]
Dress up with your gadgets
A recent interview given by Rod Tanks, managing director of Smart Fabrics highlights the difficulties Wearable Electronic is facing but also indicates that Wearable Electronic is ready to take off.
This interview is full of very interesting observations on Wearable Electronic. Coming from a businessman Like Rod Tanks who’s company is one of the first 100% [...]
Design your Music T-Shirt by Music and Sons
My favorite T-Shirt brand Music and Sons added a new dimension to their Music T-Shirt range: consumer can vote on their site which of the many Music T-Shirt designs should make it to a final product into the online store.
Cool idea to be involved in the final product selection, a kind of interactivity and involvement [...]
Emotional LadyBag with don’t forget me feature
A everyday situation: you are too late, dump everything in your bag, rush to your first appointment of the day and then it hits you: forgot the cell-phone or keys or wallet, iPod or Blackberry you name it, all the essential stuff we need for our daily survival in the digital and real world.
Our gadgets [...]
Wearables Master Class - Design the symbiosis of digital components and clothing
Building on the last workshop: Designing Hybrid Wearables, Mediamatic organizes an advanced wearable course from Apr. 15 to 18 in Oosterdokskade 5, Amsterdam: Wearables Master Class - Design the symbiosis of digital components and clothing
Trainers, lecturers & assistants for this workshop: Leah Buechley, Maurin Donneaud, Vincent Roudaut, Anouk Wipprecht and Dirk van Oosterbosch.
This highly creative [...]
Interactive Apparel sale by O’Neill
Few days ago we presented some links where to pick up O’Neill’s cool h4 Interactive Apparel for a reduced price.
Today we found out O’Neill is having their own online Sale, offering the complete h4 Wearable Electronic range for an average discount of around €80.- or $120.- not bad for a cool iPod Jacket like the [...]
Secret Sale by ScotteVest
Secret and Sale in our headline suggest something very special - right?! We will not disappoint you in this respect.
ScotteVest celebrates it’s 7th anniversary, seven years since the first technology enabled jacket became reality, the forerunner of Interactive Clothing.
To celebrate this anniversary in style, Scott Jordan, CEO and Founder of ScotteVest, is holding a Secret [...]