Fashion: LED Illuminated Clothing

illuminated shoes


illuminated shoes by francesca castagnacci
image: francesca castagnacci

not satisfied with the idea of purely inactive shoes, some designers are exploring new technology in
their designs, including flexible LEDs. designer moritz waldemeyer is no stranger to the intersection of
technology and fashion. he is a frequent collaborator with avant-garde designer hussein chalayan.
this pair of sneakers by waldemeyer was created for the sneaker brand creative recreation and uses
flexible LED panels on the exterior of the shoe. the design is left very raw with the circuitry exposed
creating a unique pattern. the other pair of illuminated shoes are by italian designer francesca
castagnacci. her approach is much more refined with high heels adorned with fire-fly like LED
fiber optics.


illuminated shoes by francesca castagnacci
image: francesca castagnacci


illuminated shoes by francesca castagnacci
image: francesca castagnacci


illuminated shoes by francesca castagnacci
image: francesca castagnacci


LED sneakers by moritz waldemeyer

Ethereral, delicate, and romantic don't usually come to mind when one thinks of tech fashion. However, fashion designer Mary Huang finds a happy marriage between fashion and technology in her latest exhibit of LED clothing at Rhyme & Reason.  Picking up a storm on the blog world, her fashion inventions have been seen at Geek Sugar and Pop Gadget. The jersey dress, shown above, is made of cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers. The details, alone, make the dress beautiful and the softly lit glow of lights enhance its design.

From her site, Huang says, "Reflecting on the change from day to night, inconspicuous white knitwear is enlivened by illumination, creating a sense of magic and mystery for the wearer."

Can I say her clothes are ultra wearable (even without the LED)? Below, her LED-scarf is made of machine-knit material. Both can be used as illumination, either with the accompanied battery park or wall-charger so as to be functionable. 



An interview with Mary Huang at Talk2MyShirt