American designer Rick Owns introduces his new collection of helmets that were originally a part of his FW 2022 menswear show dubbed Strobe. There are three helmets in total and they have a single and dual-prong strobe light that comes out of the shell, which makes it functional as a structural floor lamp as well.
He creates two helmets for the shoe that spotlights a different bar fixture and protrudes from the crown of the exterior shell. It uses materials including fiberglass and aluminum to create a rounded head with a shell that reaches over in order to cover the upper parts around the chest and back of the wearer. Owns explains "Helmets have Dan Flavin-esque fluorescent bulbs set into crown shapes that I kept seeing in the Egyptian temples and tombs I toured last October."
Image Credit: Rick Owens
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Avant-garde Wearables
- The trend of incorporating lights or other functional elements in wearable fashion pieces is on the rise.
- Multi-functional Design
- Creating everyday objects that can serve multiple purposes is a growing trend, and this can be applied to various industries.
- Innovative Lighting
- The use of unique lighting design elements, such as strobe lights, in functional objects can set a product apart in many markets.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Designers and fashion houses can explore adding unique elements to clothing and accessories, such as functional lights or other multi-functional features.
- Furniture
- Furniture designers can incorporate functional lighting or other unique design elements in their products to enhance their appeal and functionality.
- Automotive
- Car makers can explore incorporating multi-functional design elements, such as lighting or storage capabilities, in their vehicles.
