# Illumiwear Glowing fashions let consumers shine from day to night. By [Katherinev123](https://www.trendhunter.com/katherine), Contributing Editor | Published Nov 10, 2011 | Category: [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/style-and-fashion-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/illumiwear ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.6/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Illumiwear trend? **Illumiwear:** Fashionistas on the hunt for new styles typically have one goal in common: to stand apart from the crowd. The fashion industry is usually quick to meet this demand, and light-up apparel is one way designers are doing so. Glow-in-the-dark fashions kick up normal styles several notches, turning basic ensembles into illuminated sights to behold. For the true style-maven, glowing pieces also work double-duty to show off other parts of a masterfully put-together outfit. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 2 to Aug 14, 2011 - Published: Nov 10, 2011 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Themes within the Illumiwear trend ### Glow-in-the-dark clothing Fashion designers are creating light-up clothing that illuminates in the dark, offering a new level of attention-grabbing style for trendsetters. ### Interactive fashion Wearable technology is becoming more prominent in the fashion industry, with designers incorporating sensors and other interactive elements to create responsive clothing. ### Futuristic footwear Shoe designers are introducing glowing elements, such as LED lights, to create futuristic effects that add dramatic flair to the runway. ## What the Illumiwear trend means for industry ### For Fashion The fashion industry is driving the trend of light-up clothing and other innovative designs that incorporate technology. ### For Cosplay and Costume Companies specializing in cosplay and costume design can tap into the growing market for geek culture by recreating signature looks from popular movies, comic books, and television series. ### For Party Supplies and Event Planning Event planners and party supply companies can offer unique party themes and costumes for clients looking to incorporate illuminated fashion into private or corporate events. ## Trend signals for Illumiwear Trend score 5.6 out of 10, from popularity 88%, activity 73%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 88% - Activity: 73% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Illumiwear trend 7 featured examples from Jun 2 to Aug 14, 2011. - [Artfully Interactive Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ying-gao): Ying Gao Creates Stunning Fashions that Respond to Their Environment (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating innovative clothing designs that incorporate technologies to create experiential fashion pieces beyond traditional aesthetics. - [Tron-Inspired Illuminated Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifice-clothing): Artifice Clothing Channels the Sci-Fi Film's Signature Glow (Category: Tech) Implication: The costume design industry can benefit from the growing interest in cosplay and unique costumes. - [Illuminated Dress Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rodarte-pitti-w-collection): The Rodarte Pitti W Collection Showcases Gowns that Glow (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation in creating high-end, unique and artistic fashion designs. - [Glow-in-the-Dark Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowball-mini-dress): Stand Out with the Illuminated Snowball Mini Dress (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to explore new materials, techniques, and technologies for incorporating glow-in-the-dark and light-up elements into their… - [Illuminated Designer Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-led-shoes): The Chanel LED Shoes Light Up the Runway for a Dramatic Effect (Category: Fashion) Implication: Fashion designers can explore the incorporation of LED technology into their designs to create visually stunning and groundbreaking pieces. - [Shifting Illuminated Frocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-wedding-gown): Walk Down the Aisle With Whimsy in the LED Wedding Gown (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating LED technology and smart textiles into bridal wear, as exemplified by the LED wedding gown tr… - [Elegant Glowing Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-illuminating-dress): The Sound Illuminating Dress will Make You Beautifully Bright (Category: Tech) Implication: Fashion designers and retailers could cater to consumers looking for unique and innovative clothing options, incorporating elements like EL wire and sound-activated lighting. ## Recent trend clusters - [Scaled Restraint](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/small-luxury-watches) (Fashion) - [Sneaker Theater](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sneaker-theater) (Fashion) - [Ritual Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ritual-systems) (Fashion) - [Athletic Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/athletic-styling) (Fashion) ## Trending in Fashion - [Paisley-Shelled Collector Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paisley-shelled-collector-sneakers) - [Fruit-Inspired Digital Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/themed-wristwatches) - [Deluxe Beauty Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-and-prestige) - 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