# Heart Monitoring Attire The Critical Corset Tightens as Your Heart Rate Speeds Up By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-08-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/critical-corset References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2009/08/critical-corset.html) & [illutron.dk](http://www.illutron.dk/posts/170) The Critical Corset was designed by Vanessa Carpenter and Dzl Mobius to tighten when the heart rate reaches above 80bpm. An [air pump system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alveos-one) and [heart rate monitor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heart-listener) are hidden on the inside of the Critical Corset. The corset monitors the heart rate and when it begins to speed up, it inflates, causing it to [tighten around the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-by-miraclesuit). Apparently the makers of the Critical Corset are exploring “the rules of attraction” with this design; however, I can’t imagine this corset would be comfortable after tightening, and wouldn’t your date notice when your waist is suddenly several inches smaller? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heart Monitoring Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable technology that monitors heart rate and adjusts clothing for personalized comfort and health benefits. - **Smart Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create clothing embedded with sensors and actuators that can respond to real-time physiological data, providing valuable insights and comfort to the wearer. - **Personalized Health Wearables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design customizable wearable devices that integrate with the body, allowing individuals to monitor and optimize their health in real time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashiontech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology to create stylish, functional garments that enhance well-being and improve the wearer's quality of life. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the capabilities of wearable devices to include advanced health monitoring features that help individuals proactively manage their well-being. - **Healthcare Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate medical-grade sensors and smart materials into clothing and accessories to revolutionize healthcare monitoring and patient experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Clip-On Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hrmfit.md) - [Smart Heart-Shaped Pendants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart-necklace.md) - [Rapid Cardiac Protein Sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-sensor.md) - [Heartbeat-Mimicking Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch-locket.md) - [Simulated Heartbeat Necklaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-heart.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [All-Day Smart Heart Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-frontier-x2.md)