Technology inspired fashion

In the 2020s, the Netherlands breeds startups that push fashion to experiment in both technology and sustainability, such as 3D digital design, biodesigned textiles and new manufacturing techniques. With sustainability at the core of their philosophy, they are helping fashion to reimagine its business models. “Our fashion ecosystem covers all aspects of sustainability, digital transformation, innovation and disruptive technologies,” says Marike Geertsma.

In the future I would like to keep blending fashion with technology and to experiment within these fields. I’m striving to be surrounded by an inspirational and international atmosphere that will get me a deeper understanding of the role of fashion and design nowadays.

Since her graduation from Central Saint Martins in 2008, Beijing-based fashion designer Vega Wang has drawn on her fascination with light, finding captivating and unconventional ways to incorporate it into her designs. Early on, the bioluminescence of deep sea life inspired her to augment fabric with organic animations brought to life by electroluminescence (EL), a tip-off from her parents who are both electrical engineers.

e-textiles

Discover the Keyboard Dress – a futuristic and innovative design that turns obsolete computer keyboards into a tech-inspired fashion statement. The dress features carefully arranged keyboard keys, creating a one-of-a-kind style that's both edgy and environmentally conscious. Embrace the merging of technology and fashion with this striking garment! #KeyboardDress #UpcycledFashion #TechInspired

Bubelle by Philips Design

The Beijing-based designer discusses the inspiration and technology behind her luminescent Into The Deep collection.

This is an image that represents a modern interpretation of womenswear in the Crinoline Period.(crinoline)