Defensible Dress

From the designer, Meejin Yoon of Howeler Yoon Architects:

The Defensible Dress is a response to the increasing breakdown and encroachment on personal space in everyday life. Historically, each culture and generation has had varying definitions of personal boundaries.
Globalization and the urban condition have diminished an understanding of, and respect for, such space. Personal space is increasingly challenged and violated by external pressures. Inspired by the porcupine and the blowfish, the Defensible Dress makes the wearer's personal space by activating a space-defining physical projection around the body. The extents of the personal space zone are defined as a numerical distance by the dress wearer. When infrared sensors detect an approaching body entering the personal space zone, a series of mechanical quills are activated, bristling to prevent encroachment.

Illuminated Jacket

Vega is a line of illuminated coats inspired by night.

Stylish outerwear with the hidden functionality of light, these coats are for every day; for your journey to work or around the city, from this season to the next.

Vega coats light up—whether for fun, fashion or visibilty at night, it can be for walking your dog or riding a bicycle. However you express yourself, this is something new and exciting to play with—a unique addition to your wardrobe.

eTextile, Smart Clothing and Wearable Computing Showcase

Deadline: 18 May 2011
eTextile, Smart Clothing and Wearable Computing Showcase
Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning
San Mateo County Event Center
San Mateo, CA
21 May 2011


As technology becomes ever more interwoven with our daily lives, innovative means of interface blur the lines between computers, textiles and fashion.

Maker Faire and Lynne Bruning come together to create a showcase that fuses tech and fashion, function and form, reality and possibility..

On Sunday 21 May 2011 fashion designers and engineers, young and old, beginners and the skilled will join forces to present a Maker Fair original: An eTextile, smart clothing and wearable computing showcase!

Date: Sunday 21 May 2011
Time: TBA
Location: Arc Attack Stage
Producer: Lynne Bruning

Designers: Contact Lynne lynne at lynnebruning.com
Designers must be present at the time of the showcase
Designers can model their eTextile creation or bring their own model
Designer submission deadline Wednesday 11 May 2011

For more information and showcase details:
http://www.lbruning.com/etextiles/etextile-showcase-at-maker-faire-bay-area-2011/

from Fiber Art Calls for Entry