# Elegant Electronic Ensembles The 'Technosensual Where Fashion Meets Technology' Exhibit is Sci-Fi By Meghan Young | Published 2012-04-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technosensual-where-fashion-meets-technology References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669421/exhibit-explores-the-sexier-side-of-high-tech-fashion) & [programm.mqw.at](http://programm.mqw.at/programmdatenbank/index.php) The 'Technosensual: Where Fashion Meets Technology' exhibit features some very electronic-heavy ensembles. Instead of going down a 'TRON: Legacy' path simply for some cool looks, each creation serves a greater purpose. For instance, one dress uses sensors to change from opaque to transparent in order to [increase intimacy between the wearer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intimacy-technology) and the people surrounding her. Curated by Dutch fashion designer Anouk Wipprecht, the Technosensual: Where [Fashion Meets Technology exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centennial-exhibition) is being held at quartier21 in Vienna. Although there is a lot of tech gear on the market, they are mainly geared towards the sports industry and athletes. According to quatier21, this show "[combine\[s\] fashion and technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) while expanding the possibilities of contemporary fashion design." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion-tech Hybrids:** Fashion designers are incorporating technology in their designs to create innovative new garments. - **Interactive Clothing:** Clothing made with sensors and other electronic components is being developed to create more immersive and intimate experiences. - **Multidisciplinary Exhibits:** Exhibits that combine art, fashion, and technology are becoming more popular and providing new perspectives on each field. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion companies can leverage technology to create new and innovative garments, providing unique value propositions to consumers. - **Technology:** The development of sensors, circuits, and other electronic components for clothing presents opportunities for tech companies to expand their offerings and create new revenue streams. - **Art and Design:** Cross-disciplinary exhibits like Technosensual provide opportunities for artists and fashion designers to collaborate and create boundary-pushing works that combine multiple mediums and fields of exploration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Technology Connection Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codecraftchaos.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Web3 Fashion Show Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reinventing-the-runway.md) - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md)