MIT Fashion Show Online 67

Posted by Zonk on Friday February 03, 2006 @06:53PM from the nothing-wrong-with-showing-a-little-ROM dept.

djperception writes "'Seamless: Computational Couture,' a runway fashion event curated by MIT Media Lab graduate students, presented its second annual collection of technologically experimental clothing at the Boston Museum of Science on Feb. 1. Seamless is a fashion event featuring innovative and experimental works in computational apparel design, interactive clothing, and technology-based fashion. Each project [re]interprets the conceptual goal of a seamless relationship between technology and fashion. A full webcast of the event is now available."

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Fun With Fashion (Score:4, Informative)

by mfh ( 56 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @06:54PM (#14638971) Homepage Journal

Meet last year's winner [tronguy.net] of the tech fashion contest. Layered Tech is going to explode with these high rez images of the clothing to be used at the MIT event [sigtronica.org], although I am pretty sure that MIT can handle the bandwidth used by the streaming video [mit.edu]. (More Tron Guy Pix [google.ca] HA! HA!)

What the hell is this guy [sigtronica.org] doing? Don't answer that . I'm going to get this one [sigtronica.org] for those days when I want to look like Snuffaluffagus [google.ca]. Oh and whenever I update my blog, I'm going to wear this blogger hoodie [sigtronica.org]. It's a blogger hoodie because...

- Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:1)
  
  by ThatFunkyMunki ( 908716 ) writes:
  
  Worst first post Ever.
  - And that was the... (Score:1)
    
    by mfh ( 56 ) writes:
    
    ... worst Score: -1 Troll, today.
- Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:2)
  
  by javaxman ( 705658 ) writes:
  
  (More Tron Guy Pix HA! HA!),
  TRON guy has a lot of guts, I gotta give him that. A few too many, really. I don't think I'd do that... and I'm in way better shape than TRON guy. I'd have to really, really get in shape first, or just make the outfit and put it on someone who *is* in shape.
  I presume you're joking about him being last year's winner, right? Please say you are...
- Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:2)
  
  by prator ( 71051 ) writes:
  
  This [sigtronica.org] is John Fishman [drummerworld.com] from Phish [phish.com]. He used to wear a dress like that at most of their shows. He had this person [alycesantoro.com] make a sonic dress [sonicfabric.com] version for him.
  
  Hope that cleared it all up.
  
  -prator
- Re:Is it me... (Score:2, Flamebait)
  
  by MightyMartian ( 840721 ) writes:
  
  Ooooooh I'mmmmm...
  an MIT graduate,
  Gay as gay can be!
  I like to put on clothing,
  That looks like Christmas trees!
  
  No one doubts my fashion sense,
  Though they might think I'm pretty dense,
  But it's okay, the light bulb's on,
  My technologically advanced dressing gown!
  
  Now I realize that some of you,
  Might think this rather queer.
  But if you really think it through,
  Well, alright, it's still pretty queer!
Direct video link (Score:3, Informative)

by TubeSteak ( 669689 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:02PM (#14639017) Journal

Direct linkage

rtsp://helix.media.mit.edu/insite/events/misc-2006 /seamless-2006-02-01.rm

unfortunately, it downloads at the same speed it streams( 30KBps)

- Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:2)
  
  by A beautiful mind ( 821714 ) writes:
  
  Hand in your geek badge right now. You're not worthy.
  
  They just made the stuff more interesting!!
- Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:1)
  
  by BumpyCarrot ( 775949 ) writes:
  
  What was it before?
- Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:2)
  
  by AEton ( 654737 ) writes:
  
  Wait until you see the MIT fashion blog [blogspot.com] :/
Exhausted (Score:2)

by ettlz ( 639203 ) writes:

I had to make a double-take on Exhausted.

For a minute there I didn't know what I was seeing. Oddly... um... phallic. It's not the sort of thing one could wear with a straight face. In fact, I don't think what one does with it constitutes "wearing".
The concetual goal is. . . (Score:3, Insightful)

by kfg ( 145172 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:06PM (#14639047)

. . . a seamless relationship between technology and fashion.

In other words, you shouldn't be able to notice it.

KFG

- Re:The concetual goal is. . . (Score:1, Funny)
  
  by Anonymous Coward writes:
  
  You can't. The fashion is not at all visible anywhere.
  - Re:The concetual goal is. . . (Score:1)
    
    by kfg ( 145172 ) writes:
    
    The fashion is not at all visible anywhere.
    
    Then how do you know it's there?
    
    KFG
  - Unless, of course. . . (Score:1)
    
    by kfg ( 145172 ) writes:
    
    I just misinterpreted a rather funny cheap shot until I was already clicking the submit button.
    
    I hate when that happens.
    
    KFG
Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:2, Interesting)

by Locke2005 ( 849178 ) writes:

curated by MIT Media Lab graduate students Maybe these grad students need to stop desparately trying to justify their grant money and get a job in the real world, where, you know, real people have to actually want to buy the stuff you design or you're out of a job...
Engineers (myself included) are notoriously bad at figuring out what the average person would regard as "cool" and want to buy. (With a few exceptions, such as the iPod and RAZR phone.)
- Re:Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:1)
  
  by BumpyCarrot ( 775949 ) writes:
  
  where, you know, real people have to actually want to buy the stuff you design or you're out of a job...
  Real people buy stuff like this [treehugger.com]? Cause it seems that's what happens to fashion designers get jobs.
- What is the point of this post? (Score:2)
  
  by John Nowak ( 872479 ) writes:
  
  Honestly? They're grad students at MIT. They did some wearable computing business. Why are you complaining?
- Re:Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:2, Informative)
  
  by jbloggs ( 535329 ) writes:
  
  Obviously you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. First of all, at the media lab, you're funded so you don't need to worry about grant money. Second of all, this isn't the real world. That is what is good about this. Seamless is put on to showcase the works of designers and other people (mostly not MIT people) who are interested in fashion and technology. It is mainly a CONCEPTUAL event meant for inspiring others into the different possible domains of interaction with fashion and technology
I for one... (Score:3, Interesting)

by garrett714 ( 841216 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:19PM (#14639106)

...am waiting for TFT embedded clothes that could change the appearence and mood of your clothes on the fly. Heh, it would be awesome, but where would the batteries go?

- Re:I for one... (Score:2)
  
  by A beautiful mind ( 821714 ) writes:
  
  You are the battery. Didn't you watch the Matrix?!
- Re:I for one... (Score:2)
  
  by Poeir ( 637508 ) writes:
  
  Why bother with clothes? We've almost got eInk, which takes a lower current to change state than would cause any injury (though it would be perceptible). Instead of having white and black sides, have fleshtone and not fleshtone, and inject it into the skin.
  - Re:I for one... (Score:2)
    
    by yuriismaster ( 776296 ) writes:
    
    Except your 'clothes' would be rather shapely... Think Trinity in Matrix Reloaded or Kate Beckinsale in Underworld Evolution, except much tighter.
    
    Might be good for camouflage? :-\
  - Hmmm... An odd coicidence (Score:2)
    
    by technoextreme ( 885694 ) writes:
    
    Why bother with clothes? We've almost got eInk, which takes a lower current to change state than would cause any injury (though it would be perceptible). Instead of having white and black sides, have fleshtone and not fleshtone, and inject it into the skin.
    Im a bit creeped out. I was reading a story in Asimov's that had a similar technology that you are describing. What's even weirder is that the company I work at is eInk. Also, I personally can attest to the fact that it does not hurt at all with the
  - Re:I for one... (Score:1)
    
    by corblix ( 856231 ) writes:
    
    Why bother with clothes? We've almost got eInk, ....
    Two reasons: Winter, and that "almost" cleverly hidden in your message.
    - Re:I for one... (Score:2)
      
      by Poeir ( 637508 ) writes:
      
      I meant for a display, not as a clothes replacement. Envision a PDA that you can not lose and have at all times, and we'll be on the same page.
  - Been reading "Top Ten"? (Score:2)
    
    by Grendel Drago ( 41496 ) writes:
    
    "Girl One", anybody?
- Re:I for one... (Score:2)
  
  by Anonymous Writer ( 746272 ) writes:
  
  Heh, it would be awesome, but where would the batteries go?
  
  Take a guess.
- Re:I for one... (Score:2)
  
  by Darth_Burrito ( 227272 ) writes:
  
  Clothes that change appearance with your mood? I feel so naked. Oops!
photo's (Score:5, Informative)

by mtenhagen ( 450608 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:24PM (#14639129) Homepage

For those of you interested some photo's at http://www.klaproos.net/seamless [klaproos.net]

- Re:photo's (Score:1)
  
  by boingo82 ( 932244 ) writes:
  
  Boy, nothing as comfortable as a plastic bustier. Those models look even more miserable than most.
- - Ahhhhhhhhhh, bugger (Score:1)
    
    by kfg ( 145172 ) writes:
    
    The above post was supposed to be attached to the post a couple down. I either need more coffee or more sleep.
    
    KFG
Comment removed (Score:5, Funny)

by account_deleted ( 4530225 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:28PM (#14639145)

Comment removed based on user account deletion

- Re:Fashion? (Score:1)
  
  by myotheralt ( 951908 ) writes:
  
  that is SO going in my quite book
- Re:Fashion? (Score:1)
  
  by DarkestTiger ( 800315 ) writes:
  
  Full Frontal Nerdity? Ok. http://archive.gamespy.com/comics/nodwick/ffn/ffn. htm [gamespy.com]
Issey Miyake's A-POC line (Score:2)

by lysergic.acid ( 845423 ) writes:

Perhaps a little off topic, but Wired has an interesting article [wired.com] on truly seamless fashion created using newly developed manufacturing techniques.
Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:4, Funny)

by javaxman ( 705658 ) writes: on Friday February 03, 2006 @07:42PM (#14639222) Journal

Sorry. I want to listen to the audio descriptions of what the tiny image is supposed to be about, but there's an overbearing, painful-to-listen to abomination of electronica drowning out the announcer.
And here I thought I liked electronic music. I guess I like some electronic music... still, occasionally it's not as bad as the 'fashions'!
The first fashion in the show is just stupid... although I guess that's predictable.
The second thing could be um, interesting, but is really just good for a joke. I guess a lot of "fashion" is like that, though, huh?
uh. Nothing "computational" about any of this, yet, though. The third outfit is the only reasonable one yet... and it's just some ( not many ) movement-controlled LEDs on the front of an outfit.
And no, I don't care to know what you're listening on your iPod, thanks.
Good god, this is awful. Sorry. It's even worse than a normal fashion show. I wouldn't have predicted that.
I can't really stand to watch the whole thing, I'm afraid, even if the server wasn't starting to show some slashdot effect. If anyone does make it through and sees anything worthwhile, could you let us know what it is and about where to find it ? Thanks... I just can't do it... thanks to the user who posted the link of pictures [slashdot.org]. That's a much more positive group of images... and easier on the ears.
Still, is it really "computational" to stick some speakers in something and hook your iPod to it? Why do I expect better than this ?

- Re:Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:1)
  
  by rts008 ( 812749 ) writes:
  
  You are truly braver than I. All I see is a "click here to download plugin" and a BIG empty page, so obviously this not too important of a website/link.
  
  But the other link (http://seamless.sigtronica.org/ [sigtronica.org]) seems to display....I think?....WTF?...maybe I don't want to know what the "2nd ed." is?!?!?
  - Re:Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:2)
    
    by javaxman ( 705658 ) writes:
    
    maybe I don't want to know what the "2nd ed." is?!?!?
    Well, it was maybe best as a joke, but uh... imagine the other end of that hose is connected to another vest of the same design. Then imagine two relatively cute girls working the "bellows" of the tube by backing away from one another and then pressing up against each other, repeatedly. Like I said... a cute, maybe slightly crude joke, at best, especially since the noise it made left a lot to be desired- maybe give it an amplified accordian-like keyboar
New name (Score:1, Funny)

by Anonymous Coward writes:

Tasteless: Computational Culture
Mirrors (Score:5, Informative)

by winkydink ( 650484 ) * writes: <sv.dude@gmail.com> on Friday February 03, 2006 @08:03PM (#14639326) Homepage Journal

Article = http://www.networkmirror.com/2h4OwAe8z25zqr2F/seam less.sigtronica.org/index.html [networkmirror.com]
Video = http://www.networkmirror.com/kroJ3CDTfxzs7ZqW/www. media.mit.edu/events/movies/video.php%3Fid%3Dseaml ess-2006-02-01.html [networkmirror.com]

Hmmm... /.ed (Score:1)

by TheSeer2 ( 949925 ) writes:

All that technology must have blown up their servers :)
This makes sense (Score:1)

by geordieboy ( 515166 ) writes:

Actually I see this as a very natural pairing, the Media Lab with the Fashion industry. They both typify obsession with surface over substance, and a disregard for common sense.
- Re:This makes sense (Score:2)
  
  by John Nowak ( 872479 ) writes:
  
  And what, may I ask, is wrong with the media lab? They don't produce any useful products? So what? They're artists first, not engineers. To be honest, the media lab is exactly where I'd like to head once I get my BFA.
- Re:This makes sense (Score:1)
  
  by jbloggs ( 535329 ) writes:
  
  This fashion show is exactly the opposite of what you say. In fact, its purely conceptual about directions and designs for the future where technology is "seamlessly" integrated with fasion and appareal. So in fact, its super commoon sense to think in this direction because its where everyday people meet technology. But typical slashdot trolls, you wish you were cool enough to do something like this so you knock it instead since you don't understand....
Off with their HUDS (Score:2)

by technoextreme ( 885694 ) writes:

Heheheh.. Found this in the similar articles category. I don't know why but it's funny.
Cache (Score:1)

by why-lurk ( 252433 ) writes:

Content is available on Coral Cache:
http://seamless.sigtronica.org.nyud.net:8090/ [nyud.net]
--kirby
Is it just me... (Score:3, Funny)

by britneys 9th husband ( 741556 ) writes: on Saturday February 04, 2006 @07:40AM (#14641170) Homepage Journal

or does having an MIT fashion show make about as much sense as having Blonde Supermodels Week on Jeopardy?

I've been critical of the 3rd world crank computer (Score:1)

by skeptictank ( 841287 ) writes:

but after looking at this. I recommend that MML put all their effort into that project.

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Fun With Fashion (Score:4, Informative)

Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:1)

And that was the... (Score:1)

Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:2)

Re:Fun With Fashion (Score:2)

Re:Is it me... (Score:2, Flamebait)

Direct video link (Score:3, Informative)

Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:2)

Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:1)

Re:Holy Crap ... (Score:2)

Exhausted (Score:2)

The concetual goal is. . . (Score:3, Insightful)

Re:The concetual goal is. . . (Score:1, Funny)

Re:The concetual goal is. . . (Score:1)

Unless, of course. . . (Score:1)

Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:2, Interesting)

Re:Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:1)

What is the point of this post? (Score:2)

Re:Just what you'd expect from MIT Media Lab (Score:2, Informative)

I for one... (Score:3, Interesting)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

Hmmm... An odd coicidence (Score:2)

Re:I for one... (Score:1)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

Been reading "Top Ten"? (Score:2)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

Re:I for one... (Score:2)

photo's (Score:5, Informative)

Re:photo's (Score:1)

Ahhhhhhhhhh, bugger (Score:1)

Comment removed (Score:5, Funny)

Re:Fashion? (Score:1)

Re:Fashion? (Score:1)

Issey Miyake's A-POC line (Score:2)

Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:4, Funny)

Re:Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:1)

Re:Is there anything 'computational' in the show? (Score:2)

New name (Score:1, Funny)

Mirrors (Score:5, Informative)

Hmmm... /.ed (Score:1)

This makes sense (Score:1)

Re:This makes sense (Score:2)

Re:This makes sense (Score:1)

Off with their HUDS (Score:2)

Cache (Score:1)

Is it just me... (Score:3, Funny)

I've been critical of the 3rd world crank computer (Score:1)

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