# Wearable Canoe By Jacqueline Biggs | Published 2006-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-canoe References: [we-make-money-not-art](http://www.we-make-money-not-art.com/archives/008725.php) Continuing on the [wearable art trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) - and inspired by the floods in New Orleans, Yael Mer designed a [skirt that inflates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conqueror-inflatable) and turns into a canoe in case of flood. Emergency and beauty can meet each it other it seems.... **Implications** - When the weather decides to take a turn for the worse, you'll be ready to ride out the storm in this skirt. If you ever find yourself traveling through a [place that's known to flood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house), you might want put this skirt on just to be safe. Someone has to start brainstorming a guy version so that the male population can also stay safe when waters spill onto the streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Art:** Opportunity to explore innovative designs that combine fashion with functionality. - **Emergency Fashion:** Potential for creating clothing and accessories that can transform into useful tools during emergencies. - **Weather Resilience:** Growing market for products that can withstand extreme weather conditions and provide safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new concepts to integrate practicality and style in their creations. - **Outdoor Gear:** Manufacturers of outdoor equipment can develop innovative products that serve multiple purposes for emergency situations. - **Smart Textiles:** Companies specializing in smart fabrics and materials can collaborate with fashion designers to create functional wearable technology for emergencies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Poncho-Style Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetigris-tentsformer.md) - [Flood-Proof Raft-Inspired Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bliss-sofa.md) - [Convertible Shelter Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-wear.md) - [Highly Portable Origami-Style Canoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycanoe-solo-2.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Semi-Amphibious Bus Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estuary-hopper.md) - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Eco-Conscious Rain-Harvesting Headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daughters-of-rain.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md)