At the SS24 Coperni collection showing during Paris Fashion Week, the Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket made its runway debut. This speaker-integrated design with a 70s-inspired feel was created in collaboration with Swedish sound company Transparent, known for its minimalist high-fi speakers.
The deceptively simple jacket with built-in speakers was meticulously engineered to avoid ergonomic and audio challenges. For this jacket design, Transparent sourced components from its smallest existing speaker, the Light Speaker, and the collaborating brands created prototypes fitted with 3D-printed models.
The finished product is a comfortable, wearable solution for taking music to go with a powerful speaker system with no visible wires for a sleek look; the Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket's amplifier connections are tucked into a front pocket and the battery pack is within the jacket’s lining.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Wearable Technology
- Innovating beyond traditional wearables, garments like the Coperni x Transparent Speaker Jacket seamlessly embed technology into fashion for functional yet stylish attire.
- Audio-integrated Fashion
- Clothing items integrated with audio technology, such as speaker jackets, represent a fusion of personal audio systems with everyday fashion.
- Minimalist High-fi Design
- The collaboration with Transparent highlights a trend towards minimalist designs that do not compromise on high-fidelity audio quality.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Fashion
- The fashion industry is increasingly incorporating technology, leading to innovative garments that offer both aesthetic appeal and functional capabilities.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies are finding new partnerships and channels by embedding their tech into fashionable everyday apparel.
- 3D Printing
- 3D printing technology plays a critical role in rapid prototyping and custom-fitting components for integrated tech garments.
