Maartje Dijkstra, a Dutch fashion designer, has created an interactive DJ suit called 'DENZIPFADEN' that just might revolutionize the integration of fashion and music.
The interactive DJ suit, which was made in conjunction with electronic composer and DJ Beorn Lebenstedt (Newk) and recently showcased at the TechnoSensual exhibition in Vienna, is a man's suit made out of golden silk and wires that allows the wearer to use the suit like a midi controller. By pulling one of the six golden zippers on DENZIPFADEN, the wearer can change the volume of the music, add tracks and more. The hi-tech elements of the suit are hidden, making it function first as a fashion piece and second as a midi controller.
DENZIPFADEN is currently still on display at TechnoSensual and you can find out more about the Dijkstra's vision by reading her interview on FashioningTech.
Interactive DJ Suits
'DENZIPFADEN' Lets You Sample Tracks and Control Music Volume
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Fashion - There is a growing trend of integrating technology into fashion, as seen with the interactive DJ suit DENZIPFADEN.
2. Fashionable MIDI Controllers - The use of fashion as a medium for controlling music, such as with the golden zippered suit, presents disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Hidden Technology in Fashion - The trend of concealing hi-tech elements within fashion pieces, like in the case of DENZIPFADEN, allows for functional fashion without sacrificing style.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore new avenues by incorporating technology, such as creating interactive clothing like DENZIPFADEN.
2. Music - The music industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to create innovative MIDI controllers like the interactive DJ suit DENZIPFADEN.
3. Technology - The integration of technology into fashion presents opportunities for the tech industry to develop new wearable tech products and innovations.