Seamless
V2, the second annual technology fashion event in Boston, included iPod fashion in its wild mix of wearables.
Pictured above is
iDo, a wedding dress
concept by
Shannon Okey and
Alexandra
Underhill. The veil included an iPod (update number two: yes, a shuffle, and the bodice a full-sized iPod) to
immerse the bride in her own musical choices. The iDo description further describes the aims of the project:
"...the iDo gown takes the so-called Bridezilla where she seemingly wants to go: her very own solitary walk down
the aisle, with full control over music only she can hear accessed using touch-sensitive fabric technology ... and a
tiara with built-in iPod."
If you're less the Bridezilla and more the iPod-extrovert, you may
appreciate designer
David Lu's iPod Status. A scrolling display
for your messenger bag strap,
iPod Status shows the world your
"Now Playing" status. I love messenger bag strap devices (I've done
a few myself) and I
think David Lu is onto something with this prototype device. Photo of iPod Status after the jump.
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