When I arrived in Paris earlier this month, I came across a billboard advertising the "Weareable Fashiontech Festival." At first glance, it didn’t grab my attention — I’m not really into fashion. But as it often happens, I received a call from Anne-Francoise Pele, an editor from EE Times Europe, who was covering the event. That’s when I decided to dive deeper into the world of wearable technology.
To be honest, I’ve never been particularly interested in fashion, and I find most so-called “wearables†to be more gimmicky than useful. The concept of wearable tech has been around since the early 2000s, but it never really took off. It wasn’t until recent advancements in sensors, 3D printing, and the Internet of Things (IoT) that wearable devices started becoming more mainstream. Now, they’re not just smartwatches or fitness trackers — they’re making their way into clothing, and it doesn’t look like something out of a sci-fi movie anymore.
However, many of these “fashion tech†products still lack the creative input of real fashion designers. Engineers might see LED-emitting T-shirts as “cool,†but artists and designers think about how to use these materials in new and meaningful ways. That’s where the real innovation lies.
At the exhibition, I met Anne-Sophie Berard, artistic director of the event. She told me that the focus isn’t on the technology itself, but on the ideas behind the designs. “Our protagonists are young artists, not established fashion designers,†she said. This shift is what makes the show stand out — it's about creativity, expression, and the future of fashion.
Among the standout pieces were the “Spider Dress,†which uses motion sensors to protect the wearer’s personal space, and a kimono that plays Japanese music with a simple touch. There was also a rehabilitation jacket designed for patients undergoing physical therapy, equipped with sensors to track movement and send data to a mobile app. Another intriguing piece was a shawl with a built-in camera that reacts to people’s gaze, creating an interactive experience.
One of the most fascinating exhibits was a set of “living clothes†made from artificial skin that breathes and pulses, mimicking a biological organism. Then there was the music jacket by designer Ylenia Gortana, which features conductive fibers and sensors that respond to body movements, turning the wearer into a living instrument.
These creations may seem strange at first, but they offer a glimpse into the future of fashion — one where technology and design work hand in hand to create something truly unique. As the line between fashion and tech continues to blur, events like the Weareable Fashiontech Festival are helping shape the next generation of wearable art.
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