# Illuminated Apparel The Skon Hoodie Light Helps to Brighten up That Smile By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skon-hoodie-light References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/04/13/skon-interactive-lighting-vest-by-paula-kassenaar-and-paula-segura-meccia/) Hey, just because you like to wear a hoodie doesn't give you an excuse to hide your face in a shroud of darkness like some creature of the night. Let everyone see that gorgeous mug with the Skon Hoodie Light. It's like an [illuminated picture frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambient-smart-lighting) for your skull! Often when you think of combining any kind of electronics with clothing, you are either assuming that it is going to be gaudy or be a fire hazard. That's not the case here though, no sir. The Skon Hoodie Light downplays the whole gimmicky side of it with the [light string](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko) being simply an aspect of the hoodie rather than the main focal point. You can even dim the light too, in case you don't feel like looking angelic ALL day long. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | 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) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Clothing:** The Skon Hoodie Light showcases the potential for integrating electronics into clothing in a subtle and functional way. - **Illuminated Fashion:** The Skon Hoodie Light represents a growing trend of incorporating lighting elements into fashion for both aesthetic and practical purposes. - **Personalization in Apparel:** The Skon Hoodie Light allows users to adjust the brightness of the light, highlighting the trend of customizable and personalized clothing options. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** The Skon Hoodie Light showcases the potential for innovative and unique designs in the fashion and apparel industry through the integration of lighting technology. - **Technology and Electronics:** The Skon Hoodie Light indicates the emerging market for wearable technology and the integration of electronics into everyday clothing items. - **Personal Care and Beauty:** The Skon Hoodie Light presents an opportunity for the personal care and beauty industry to explore new ways to enhance facial features through innovative clothing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Wearable Runner Safety Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokolite-runnerbright.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Device Skins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ddbrand-circuit-board.md) - [Sleek Illuminating Runner Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumabelt.md) - [Wide-Beam Headlamp Beanies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hokolite-x230-beanie.md) - [Blackout Napping Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabeau.md) - [Clipping Strap-Free Headlamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-einstein-cap-light.md)