# Pulsating Alienesque Dresses The Like Living Organisms by Local Androids is Utterly Creepy By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/like-living-organisms References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670484/ew-a-pulsating-dress-made-of-realistic-fake-skin-nsfw) & [localandroids](http://localandroids.com/) As though stolen from an alien race, Like Living Organisms is a creepy [dress-like piece of clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) that is inspired by feelings of fear of nervousness. In particular, it mimics the pulse visible on temples when people are experiencing such emotions. As such, Like Living Organisms beats freakishly when the wearer is in the company of others and then deflates when touched, which is interpreted as a sign of trust. Created by Dutch fashion designers Cor Baauw and Leonie Baauw, Like Living Organisms is equipped with two [sensors and air pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorskins-selk). The first sensor [detects movement and triggers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant) air to pump into the garment, simulating a pulse, while the second sensor responds to touch, triggering the veins to deflate. It has been hand-painted to resemble skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alienesque Fashion:** Exploring fashion designs that are inspired by alien aesthetics, creating a unique and otherworldly style. - **Emotion-sensing Clothing:** Developing garments that can visually represent and respond to the wearer's emotions, enhancing self-expression and communication. - **Interactive Wearables:** Designing wearable technology that can interact with the environment or individuals, blurring the line between fashion and functionality. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Incorporating innovative and unconventional elements into fashion design to create captivating garments and push the boundaries of the industry. - **Technology:** Exploring the integration of sensors, pumps, and other technological advancements into clothing, leading to new opportunities in wearable tech. - **Artificial Intelligence:** Leveraging AI to develop clothing that can interpret and respond to human emotions, revolutionizing the way we experience fashion and self-expression. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biomimetic Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Biomorphic Travel Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-systems.md) - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Heartbeat Rhythmic Smart Lockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thetouch.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md)