Fashion & technology

Studio XO is singularly attempting to disrupt the fashion industry and what you and I define as fashion. Their vision is so poignant and each of their fashion tech experimentations so progressive, it is safe to say they are Fashion Futurists shaping the future evolution of what we will wear. 

What is remarkable is how each project taps into the most primative human desires: the lust to fly or simply be and feel connected. The narratives they weave into their work are not only compelling, but allow us all to connect to it on a more visceral level.

The inspiration and technology behind the first articulated 3D-printed gown, designed by Michael Schmidt with architect Francis Bitonti and printed by Shapeways for burlesque icon Dita Von Teese.

Becky Stern shows you how to make your own glowing spike fashion accessory using 3D printing with NinjaFlex flexible filament to diffuse a strip of NeoPixel LEDs, controlled by GEMMA inside a flexible stitch- or pin-on enclosure. Full tutorial with 3D files and example code: http://learn.adafruit.com/cyberpunk-s...

Digital haute couture is all set to take a big leap in the coming years. The day is not far when designer fashion apparels and even mass produced branded clothing will use 3D printing as their production tool; a flux between technology and glamour.

LONDON, United Kingdom — Catherine Wales began her career in menswear tailoring, worked on the “skinny” menswear silhouette for Hedi Slimane’s Autumn/Winter 2000 collection for Yves Saint Laurent, joined Jean-Charles de Castelbajac and worked at Gap before she started experimenting with 3D printing. “With 3D printing we now have the ability to realise our creations almost instantly, speeding up the development process in a way we never thought possible,” Wales told BoF. “This technology holds the promise of a world where imagination has no boundaries and in time there won’t be a material that cannot be reproduced as a 3D … More

XYZ Workshop's winning entry of the 2013 Singapore International Fashion 3D Printing Competition organized by Singapore NTU. The Competition Design brief was to create a 3D printed Dress that is water-inspired, created using 3D printing technologies and embody the spirit of sustainable earth.

Software from firms such as Snap Fashion and Style-Eyes lets shoppers upload photos of clothing and link to relevant stores

Becky Worley, Chris Connelly and Joe Zee share new trends to expect in the new year. It's a New Year, which means a slew of new trends to look forward to! In today's edition of Fab Flash, we're highlighting the top trends to look forward to i.

Lingerie meets tech at this year's Victoria's Secret fashion show. Laurie Segall reports