# Emotion-Based Clothing This Apparel Line Creates Custom Garments Based on a Customer's Mood By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-garments References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/102576-abstract-creates-patterns-from-emotions-so-you-can-literally-wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve) & [juliehelleseriksen](http://www.juliehelleseriksen.com/) Abstract_ is now creating custom garments based on the specific mood and emotions of the customer. While fashion has always been an outlet for individuality, this company puts a whole new spin on freedom of expression. In order to create [emotion-based clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memoreel), Abstract_ founder Julie Eriksen teamed up with textile designer Bjørn Karmann. The duo created a virtual web shop that analyzes a customer's photos and personality. The online program then creates different patterns and designs out of unique [text and facial recognition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring). The idea is to get the customer involved in the design process and help them contribute to the final product. The end result is a custom garment that reflects an individual's keystrokes and visual cues. With consumers increasingly demanding unique and [personalized clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothly-ai), Abstract_ offers a revolutionary outlet for self-expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emotion-sensing Technology:** Using advanced technology to analyze customer emotions and create personalized clothing based on their mood. - **Virtual Design Process:** Utilizing online programs and facial recognition to involve customers in the design process of their custom garments. - **Personalized Fashion:** Meeting the growing demand for unique and individualized clothing by offering custom garments that reflect the customer's keystrokes and visual cues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** Harnessing emotion-based clothing to revolutionize the fashion industry and cater to the increasing demand for personalized fashion. - **Technology and Artificial Intelligence:** Utilizing advanced technology and AI algorithms to analyze customer emotions and create personalized designs. - **E-commerce and Retail:** Implementing virtual web shops and online programs to involve customers in the design process and offer customized clothing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emotion-Based Wallpaper Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodpaper.md) - [AI-Powered Styling Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-styling-experience.md) - [Mood-Based Makeup Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-mood-mirror.md) - [Rotating Punctuation Mark Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-hanger.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Social Connection Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotion-by-dsmfirmenich.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Real-Time Emotion Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring.md) - [Mood Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mood-insight.md)