# Interactive DJ Suits 'DENZIPFADEN' Lets You Sample Tracks and Control Music Volume By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-08-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-dj-suit References: [fashioningtech](http://www.fashioningtech.com/profiles/blogs/denzipfaden-an-haute-couture-music-controller-for-fashion) & [maartjedijkstra](http://www.maartjedijkstra.com/) Maartje Dijkstra, a Dutch fashion designer, has created an interactive DJ suit called 'DENZIPFADEN' that just might revolutionize the integration of [fashion and music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-welt-js-ep). The interactive DJ suit, which was made in conjunction with electronic composer and DJ Beorn Lebenstedt (Newk) and recently showcased at the TechnoSensual exhibition in Vienna, is a man's suit made out of golden silk and wires that allows the wearer to use the suit like a midi controller. By pulling one of the six golden zippers on DENZIPFADEN, the wearer can change the volume of the music, add tracks and more. The hi-tech elements of the suit are hidden, making it function first as a fashion piece and second as a midi controller. DENZIPFADEN is currently still on display at TechnoSensual and you can find out more about the Dijkstra's vision by reading her interview on FashioningTech. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interactive Fashion:** There is a growing trend of integrating technology into fashion, as seen with the interactive DJ suit DENZIPFADEN. - **Fashionable MIDI Controllers:** The use of fashion as a medium for controlling music, such as with the golden zippered suit, presents disruptive innovation opportunities. - **Hidden Technology in Fashion:** The trend of concealing hi-tech elements within fashion pieces, like in the case of DENZIPFADEN, allows for functional fashion without sacrificing style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore new avenues by incorporating technology, such as creating interactive clothing like DENZIPFADEN. - **Music:** The music industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to create innovative MIDI controllers like the interactive DJ suit DENZIPFADEN. - **Technology:** The integration of technology into fashion presents opportunities for the tech industry to develop new wearable tech products and innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Sleek Audio Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaker-bag-and-mixer-bag.md) - [Interchangeable Component DJ Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-dj-controller.md) - [Cyberpunk DJ Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-controller-concept.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md) - [Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opj-dj-console.md) - [Ring-Style DJ Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuno-1.md) - [Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dung-dkar-cloak.md) - [AI-Fueled Music Mixer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happy-music-mixer-07.md)