Techno Couture -- a Creative Opportunity!

RetailWire.com reports that “Techno Couture” is on the rise as the latest trend.

Techno what?!

Apple Computer and Nike, for example, have combined the technology of an iPod nano with an athletic shoe to enhance and track the workout performance of exercisers. This Levi's will unveil RedWire DLX Jeans – jeans for men and women that come with a built-in iPod docking cradle, retractable headphones and a special joystick built into the watch pocket to allow the person wearing them to control the music player.

Some techno couture ideas sound good, and some, well, you decide:

Kelly Dobson, a student at MIT, has designed the ScreamBody – a sort of backpack that’s worn backwards. The unique feature of this portable soundproof chamber is that it will record screams and play them back later.

And Alison Lewis, a professor of fashion technology at Parsons School of Design, showed off a designer handbag with a light inside that allows the owner to see the contents when its dark. Ms. Lewis also has designed a beach bag with detachable speakers that could be hooked up with an iPod to play music while basking in the sun.

This looks like a PERFECT opportunity for you creative retailers! Ladies and gentlemen, grab your sketch pads and start your glue guns!

Source: http://www.retailwire.com

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