UV Lights Transform Monochromatic Outfits Into Colorful Getups On The Runway
Fashion weeks this year have had unbounded creativity bouncing off the runways, from Boston Dynamic’s ‘Spot’ robot dogs as models to these UV-activated color-changing clothes.
The shade-shifting looks were brought about by designer Kunihiko Morinaga and his label Anrealage. This isn’t the first time the fashion house has dabbled in clothing with photochromic properties. According to Vogue, Morinaga debuted such technology a decade ago and has employed it in his work with Fendi.
The current collection expands on this by including new materials such as faux fur, velvet, lace, knit, and satin.
This time, however, it took center stage at the Anrealage fashion show, where models were sent out in pairs, wearing all-white outfits and leaving the audience to wonder if the designer’s vision for this season was all-monochromatic. Then, a bar of UV light was lowered over the models, and a wealth of colors and patterns bloomed over the pieces.
The garments also respond to the sun’s rays and seasonal weather to create an ever-shifting array of hues. According to Dezeen, the brand notes that the ability of natural UV rays to affect the garments displays a connection between fashion, technology, and the environment around us.
Watch the full show here.
