# Hi-Tech Burqas Markus Kison CharmingBurka By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-04-03 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hi-tech-burqa-markus-kisons-charmingburka References: [spiegel.de](http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/0,1518,grossbild-1106240-537517,00.html) German designer Markus Kison has introduced a digitally-enabled burqa that can transmit a photo, or anything else, of the wearer to nearby mobile phones. Kison calls it the **CharmingBurka**, and claims that the garment isn't forbidden by Sharia or Islamic law. Reportedly, the high tech burqa has a “digital layer” that includes a [Bluetooth antenna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest), which lets women “decide for themselves where they want to position themselves virtually.” **Implications** - For those who thought that women in the Middle East were outdated and behind on the latest innovations, let this hi-tech burqua dispell all those rumors. The CharmingBurka is the perfect combination of [technology and fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) that is sure to have many women thinking twice about burqas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Fashion:** The integration of technology into fashion creates opportunities for innovative and interactive clothing designs. - **Wearable Connectivity:** The development of wearable devices with wireless connectivity enables new forms of communication and self-expression. - **Empowering Women:** Technological advancements in traditional garments like the burqa have the potential to empower women and challenge societal stereotypes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the incorporation of technology into traditional garments, creating new and inclusive designs. - **Wearable Tech:** The wearable tech industry can leverage wireless connectivity to develop more seamless and personalized communication devices. - **Cultural Apparel:** The cultural apparel industry has the opportunity to embrace technological innovations to modernize traditional clothing while respecting cultural values. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Digital Avatar LED Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qudi-mask-2.md) - [Outfit-Matching OLED Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peuty-infinity-bag.md) - [High-Tech Carbon E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urtopia.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Modest Cycling Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cycling-hijab.md) - [Religious AI Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamosque-app.md) - [Tech-Inspired Luxury Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamagotchi-handbag.md)