# Luminous LED Dresses The Galaxy Dress has 24,000 LEDs and 4,000 Swarovski Crystals By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-11-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-dress References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/11/led-dress/#more-27936) & [cutecircuit](http://www.cutecircuit.com/) This glowing LED dress was made with 24,000 full-color LEDs. Two London-based fashion designers, Francesca Rosella and Ryan Genz, created the garment called the ‘Galaxy Dress.’ It will be the centerpiece exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. The LED dress was created by hand embroidering extra-thin, [flexible layers of LED circuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-tech) on silk. The LED dress is designed to be illuminated using many miniscule [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-player-wearable-wallet) batteries that are hidden in the dress’s crinoline. The LED dress will stay lit for 30 minutes to an hour. Aside from the 24,000 LEDs the dres is also decorated with over 4000 [Swarovski crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LED Fashion:** There is an opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate LED technology into clothing, creating unique and attention-grabbing garments. - **Flexible LED Circuits:** The development of extra-thin, flexible LED circuits allows for innovative designs and applications in various industries. - **Interactive Fashion:** The use of LED technology in clothing opens up possibilities for interactive fashion experiences, such as garments that respond to sound or movement. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the integration of LED technology in clothing to create visually stunning and technologically advanced garments. - **Technology:** The development of flexible LED circuits has the potential to disrupt various technological industries, such as wearable tech and signage. - **Entertainment:** LED fashion can be utilized in the entertainment industry for stage performances, music videos, and costume designs, enhancing visual experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Anti-Aging LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-skin-light.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Crystal-Studded Olympic Leotards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-leotards.md) - [Luminous Galactic-Themed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-couture.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Wearable Light-Emitting Diodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-esthetics.md)