# Wearable Avant-Garde Lamps Rick Owens Presented the Strobe Show Highlighting Bright Helmets By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strobe References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/04/24/rick-owens-helmets-fluorescent-light-floor-lamps-fashion/) & [rickowens.eu](https://www.rickowens.eu/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pose-lighting) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) 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 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md) - [Illuminated Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Creation-Centric Light Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-hi-show.md) - [Face Mask-Made Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anonymlux-lamp.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md)