# Retro Wearable Devices The Fujitsu Glove Has an '80s Fashion Vibe By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujitsu-glove References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2014-2-19/fujitsus-gesture-control-glove-brings-back-80s-fashion) & [fujitsu](http://www.fujitsu.com/global/news/pr/archives/month/2014/20140218-01.html) The Fujitsu Glove could possibly be the next big thing in the [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-watch) department. It is the Japanese company's answer to the [gesture-control devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prolo-ring) popping up around the world. But it isn't just any answer, it is a rather stylish one. As though modelled after Madonna's lace glove from the '80s, the Fujitsu Glove is a fashionable device that people wouldn't mind wearing. Yet its aesthetic doesn't take away from the Fujitsu Glove's capabilities. Equipped with a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag reader, the Fujitsu Glove is meant to be used in professional settings where taking out a smartphone or tablet is not a good idea. It can receive work instructions and other information just by touching an object. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Wearable Devices:** The Fujitsu Glove combines fashion and functionality to create a stylish wearable technology option. - **Gesture-control Devices:** The Fujitsu Glove is a stylish alternative to traditional gesture-control devices, bringing a fashionable twist to this emerging technology. - **Professional Wearable Technology:** The Fujitsu Glove targets professional settings, providing a discreet and convenient way to access information without the need for a smartphone or tablet. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion and apparel industries can leverage the trend of retro wearable devices, collaborating with technology companies to create stylish and functional gadgets. - **Technology and Gadgets:** The technology and gadgets industry can capitalize on the demand for stylish wearable devices by incorporating fashion-forward design elements into their products. - **Professional Services:** Professional services industries can explore the integration of wearable technology, like the Fujitsu Glove, to enhance productivity and streamline information access in the workplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md) - [Intuitive Gesture-Control Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactigon-skin-wearable-mouse.md) - [Neural Interface Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-wristband.md) - [Wearable Gesture Control Remotes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller.md) - [Wearable Technology Gesture Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-mouse.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Wearable Input Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoring.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md)