# Wireless Weather Apparel Valerie Lamontagne Creates Dresses That Change Based on Weather By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerie-lamontagne References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/celestial-fashi.php) & [valerielamontagne](http://www.valerielamontagne.com/peaudane.html) Based on the fairy tale "Peau d'Âne" (which is based on about garments made from the sun, moon and sky), the new collection of dresses from Valerie Lamontagne wirelessly receives weather info on temperature, moon phase, wind speed, UV and more. Then, microprocessors in the dresses react to the weather data to create stunning looks. For example the sun dress has 128 LEDs and the sky dress has 14 vibrating air pockets to represent the wind. Needless to say, the dresses by Valerie Lamontagne are stunning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Fashion:** The integration of technology into clothing to create interactive and adaptive fashion pieces opens up opportunities for personalized and dynamic attire. - **Weather-influenced Design:** Utilizing weather data to inform the design and functionality of products, such as clothing, allows for innovative and weather-responsive creations. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The use of wireless communication to transmit data and commands between devices, like apparel, enables seamless integration and opens up possibilities for remote control and customization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can leverage smart fashion and weather-influenced design to offer personalized and weather-responsive clothing options to consumers. - **Technology and Electronics:** The integration of technology, such as microprocessors and wireless connectivity, into fashion opens up new markets for tech companies looking to expand into wearable tech. - **Outdoor and Sports Equipment:** The use of weather data and wireless technology in outdoor and sports apparel can enhance functionality and user experience, providing athletes and outdoor enthusiasts with adaptive gear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Shape-Shifting Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primrose-dress.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Weather-Based Dressing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howmanylayersidagse.md) - [Phosphorescent Color-Changing Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollbak-firefly-jacket.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [AI-Inspired Fantastical Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastical-bridal-collection.md) - [Luxury Resort Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteurs-resort-2025-collection.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md)