Ganit Goldstein’s unique interactive wearables at Boston Fashion Week [Video]

Massachusetts Institute of Technology‘s (MIT) based fashion designer Ganit Goldstein showcased a collection of garments integrated with advanced sensor technology during Boston Fashion Week 2024.

Hosted at The Foundry in Kendall Square, Cambridge the event was part of the Cambridge Science Festival in collaboration with the MIT Museum. Visitors experienced the garments’ interactive capabilities firsthand, exploring their novel sensor-embedded designs and a Virtual Reality (VR) application that emphasized advanced engineering in wearable technology.

Goldstein’s “Electric Skin” collection featured four garments equipped with sensors and conductive materials capable of responding to environmental stimuli, such as touch and proximity. These garments demonstrated adaptive features like color and texture changes, highlighting the potential for interactive textiles. 

Alongside the garments, a VR application used motion tracking to transform recorded body movements into an interactive dance performance, expanding the scope of wearable systems beyond fashion.

Combining tradition with technology

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