# Coruscating Cover-Ups The LumiShawl is Sure to Lighten Up Your Night By Carly Foy | Published 2011-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumishawl References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/04/04/lumishawl/33896) & [lumigram](http://www.lumigram.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=122) The LumiShawl is a gorgeous [fiber-optics shawl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology) that was created by the company LumiGram. The LumiShawl contains a battery pack that is activated through a switch that uses 1.5-volt batteries. All it takes is a flip of the switch and the LumiShawl lights up for up to 12 hours. The LED lights in the LumiShawl last up to 50,000 hours or more. The LumiShawl comes in various colors, such as gold, light silver, white, red, pink and black. The shawl also has an option for various colors of LED lights, such as white, blue, yellow and green. The LumiShawl is a great unique piece to add to your [evening attire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky) and will be a great way to showcase your outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fiber-optic Fashion:** The integration of fiber-optic technology in fashionable clothing - **Wearable Light Technology:** The use of wearable light technology to improve safety and visual appeal - **Sustainable Lighting Apparel:** The development of sustainable lighting apparel utilizing energy efficient sources ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion and Apparel:** This can be used to create a new fashionable clothing line with light up features - **Event and Entertainment:** This can be used to create a new lighting experience for events and entertainment shows - **Sports and Recreation:** This can be used to create sportswear with lighting for safety purposes and aesthetics ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Equipped Outdoor Sun Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/led-starry-night-sun-shade.md) - [Synchronized Portable LED Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-luma-m-portable-lamp.md) - [Healthy Illumination Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-reading-light.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumabelt.md) - [Transforming Headlamp Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mpowerd-luci-beam.md) - [Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-optical-fiber-technology.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md)