# Illuminated Garments Rhyme & Reason LED Clothes By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-07-03 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-garments-rhyme-and-reason-led-clothes References: [rhymeandreasoncreative](http://www.rhymeandreasoncreative.com/electronic_fashion/index.html) *Rhyme & Reason* designer Mary Huang makes [illuminated dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/typexiii-atelier-o) and scarfs. The scarfs are made from machine-knit material while the dresses are a combination of woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers. About two dozen bright white LEDs are embedded in each for the light effect and when not in use, the garments can [serve as lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light). Both pieces are interchangeable from battery power to wall power via an adapter. If this subject interests you, there are more cool trends below about [LED garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Garments:** The trend of illuminated clothing using LED technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the fashion industry. - **Smart Textiles:** The integration of technology into fabric and textiles opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for a wide range of industries, including fashion, healthcare, and sports. - **Wearable Lighting:** The rise of wearable lighting technology creates disruptive innovation opportunities for industries such as fashion, entertainment, and safety. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunities presented by LED garments to create unique and interactive clothing designs. - **Healthcare:** The integration of smart textiles in healthcare can lead to disruptive innovations in patient monitoring, wearable medical devices, and remote healthcare services. - **Entertainment:** The use of wearable lighting technology in the entertainment industry offers disruptive innovation opportunities for stage performances, concerts, and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumabelt.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [LED Light-Integrated Running Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lumabelt.md) - [Creative Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chorong-lantern.md)