# Intelligent Fashion Closet "Smart Wardrobe" Recommends Fashion, Tracks Outfits By TechnoGadget | Published 2007-11-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intelligent-closet-smart-wardrobe References: [businessedge](http://www.businessedge.ca/article.cfm/newsID/16674.cfm) & [unisa.edu.au](http://www.unisa.edu.au/news/2007/170707A.asp) Don't know what to wear for a special party with friends? The researchers at the [University of South Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pajama-top) have developed a new generation of wardrobe, the “Smart Wardrobe”. It monitors when and where you wore an item with its built-in computer system. Its electronic hangers can identify which clothes are hanging in the closet by means of their own ID and metal connection that are positioned on the rail. It can be connected on the internet to download [recommended fashion choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outfit-generator) for casual or formal outing. Its innovation doesn't end there. The Smart Wardrobe also has an automatic dry-clean notification which tells you when your clothes need dry cleaning. Smart Wardrobe is a definite sign of improvement and advancement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Closet Technology:** The development of new Smart Wardrobe technology with ID-tagged hangers and internet connectivity presents opportunities for further disruptive innovation in wardrobe organization and personal fashion optimization. - **Wearable Tech Integration:** As smart tech has now been integrated with clothing organization, the development of further integrations between clothing and wearable technology would allow for even more tailored, personalized recommendations. - **Sustainable Fashion Solutions:** Smart Wardrobes's automatic dry-clean notification is one example of a sustainable solution to clothing care, and there is potential for further sustainable fashion innovations when this technology is integrated into the clothing design process. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can benefit from the development of smart closets to offer personalized fashion recommendations and solutions to customers. - **Smart Home Technology:** The integration of Smart Wardrobe technology into smart home systems can offer additional services and benefits to homeowners, such as streamlined organization and inventory management. - **Technology Hardware:** The development and production of smart closet hardware, such as ID-tagged hangers and rail systems, presents opportunities for companies in the technology hardware industry to enter the fashion tech market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Curated Wardrobe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lookandme-closet.md) - [Connected Smart Home Closets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oloo-smart-wardrobe.md) - [Style Intelligence Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitchecklab.md) - [Virtual Wardrobe Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clobber-ai.md) - [Sustainable AI Fashion Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pronti-ai.md) - [AI Outfit Search Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/have-nothing-to-wear.md) - [AI Style Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothly-ai.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Agents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensmo.md) - [AI-Powered Stylists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fitcheck-ai.md)