# Trippy Illusion Tees The Portal Shirt by Ben Heck is a Techie Halloween Costume By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-27 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portal-shirt References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/10/portal-shirt-pu.php) & [benheck](http://benheck.com/10-25-2010/portal-shirt-just-in-time-for-halloween) The Portal Shirt might be more than a little disconcerting, but considering how it's a [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx), it justly serves its purpose to scare. Created by none other than Ben Heck, "king of the [video game modders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica)," as Dvice puts it, the Portal Shirt features an LCD panel on the front and a camera in the back to transmit the scene from behind on the wearer's chest, giving the illusion of a hole through the body. Although the Portal Shirt isn't for sale, he's giving it away via a contest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **LCD Panel Wearables:** The integration of LCD panels into wearable tech opens up opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences. - **Augmented Reality Costumes:** The incorporation of cameras and displays in costumes allows for the creation of visually stunning and mind-bending illusions. - **Interactive Halloween Props:** The use of technology in Halloween props allows for more engaging and memorable experiences, blurring the line between reality and fantasy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wearable Tech:** The development of LCD panel wearables presents opportunities for companies to create innovative and unique fashion pieces. - **Entertainment:** Augmented reality costumes have the potential to revolutionize the way costumes are designed and experienced in the entertainment industry. - **Event Planning:** The incorporation of interactive Halloween props in event planning allows for the creation of immersive and unforgettable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Game-Inspired Haptic Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-shirt.md) - [Immersive 3D Fashion Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalm-x-virtual-fashion-exhibition.md) - [Metaverse-Ready Bodysuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shockwave-vr.md) - [ECG-Monitoring T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viscero-vest.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Full-Body Hologram Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portl-epic.md) - [Optical Illusion Invisibility Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisibility-shield.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md)