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# Red Carpet LED Gowns
Katy Perry Light Dress at the Costume Institute Gala

By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-05-05 | Celebs
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-light-dress
References: [geeksugar](http://www.geeksugar.com/home?page=0#post_8318878)

I can hear the talk of the town now: "Did you see the [Katy Perry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel) light dress?" Perry was all in lights at the Costume Institute Gala, as her gown had [LED light bulbs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tech) running through it.

The Katy Perry light dress was designed by Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz, who combined [fashion with technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags) for this standout gown. The lights were apparently battery-powered, and Perry had a power switch in her bra!

Where could this take fashion? Lit-up blouses? Christmas-light denim?

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.9/10
- Popularity: 84% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Illuminated Clothing:** The trend of incorporating LED lights into clothing has emerged, creating an opportunity for designers to bring unique, colorful, and interactive elements to fashion.
- **Fashion-tech Collaborations:** Collaborations between fashion designers and technology experts are becoming more common, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation and groundbreaking creations.
- **Smart Fabrics:** The development of smart fabrics, such as those incorporating LED lights or other technology, presents an opportunity for the clothing industry to differentiate their products and offer new, innovative features to consumers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion and apparel industry can incorporate LED lights and other technology into their designs to create unique and interactive clothing, as well as collaborating with technology experts to push the boundaries of what's possible in fashion.
- **Technology:** Technological developments in fabrics, lights, and other areas can be used by the fashion industry to create disruptive and innovative products, creating collaboration opportunities between the technology and fashion industries.
- **Events and Entertainment:** The use of illuminated clothing can create captivating and memorable experiences for events and entertainment purposes, presenting opportunities for event planners and entertainment companies to add an extraordinary element to their events.

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