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At Hyperoom, customers can buy the products in 360-degree displays or in 2D closeups with product descriptions. All Diesel’s products will be featured in the virtual store through a customised section of the platform, including the Spring and Summer 2021 Collections. Diesel believes the new virtual-store concept will be a solution for many fashion brands as it also reduces the amount of clothing samples required in stores.
Read MoreFred Erik’s Sufficient Space suits warns the wearer’s bystanders with an acoustic warning signal when they come too close. If ignored, the suit protects its wearer by inflating itself. Much like a pufferfish, this transformation is both a visual sign to its surroundings and a physical form of protection for the user.
Read MoreHitesh Sharma, knitting technologist (CQA) and President of the International Federation of Knitting Technologists (IFKT), Canada/US section has developed a circular knitted fabric which can be used for the production of non-medical protective facemasks, and is making this H97-LoopCluster innovation available at no cost to circular knitted fabric manufacturers worldwide.
Read MoreThe necklace, called sChoker, crafted from carbon fibre, integrates thermal sensors which identify the infrared radiations emanating from the temperature of those passing by. It will then let the wearer know if they are at a safe or dangerous distance using either a visual or audio signal.
Read MoreThe idea for i-bient is to transform the experience of face mask-wearing, as well as other things we wear, into an intimate sensory system of natural fragrances. The wellness spirit is built-in to an innovative proprietary solution for our times. Users can create their personal ambient Floral Exotic in the morning, Citrus Green in the afternoon, romantic Sweet Rosey, active Citrus Invigorated.. and other choices.
Read MoreCalled ' UA SPORTSMASK', the face mask is reusable and water-resistant. It features a three-layer model: a light spacer fabric that has air pockets for structure, a breathable middle layer made of open-cell foam (effective in preventing moisture and sweat to pass), and a third layer engineered with UA’s Iso-Chill technology, and is priced at $30 USD.
Read MoreIn the video, Kira Hilla wears a three-metre tutu to represent Holland’s current social distancing rule, and twirls around half-deserted spaces. She dances through the streets of Amsterdam with colleague Dutch Ballet dancer Manu Kumar and ends up on a socially-distanced stage at the ballet’s home theatre. The project was made in partnership with jeans brand G-Raw to imagine the 'new normal'.
Read MoreThe family-owned textile manufacturer company, specialized in recycled cleaning and home textile materials, has now launched an ecofriendly antibacterial PPE line, offering a responsible alternative to conventional facemasks.
Read MoreAs masks covering half of our facial expressions are challenging for the deaf community and can be dehumanizing, the EPFL partnered with Swiss Materials Lab EMPA to create a transparent, bio-based, and degradable surgical mask. Their new startup, called HMCARE, secured $1 million in seed funding, and the masks will be brought to market in early 2021.
Read MoreThe novelty promises to be effective against enveloped viruses such as COVID by using silver (antimicrobial) particles to attract the virus with an opposite charge causing it to bind to the sulphur groups present on the surface surrounding the virus. This reaction blocks the virus' binding in host cells, preventing the micro-organism from releasing its genetic material inside.
Read MoreAs many retailers have been forced to cancel orders placed in factories in countries like Bangladesh, Lost Stock offers surprise boxes, which contain three tops, directly from the factories, made for well-known brands who cancelled their orders, such as Topshop or C&A. Nearly 40 % of the proceeds from the sale of the boxes are then donated to factory workers.
Read MoreChola paceña' refers to women who were born in La Paz (paceñas) and are proud of their urban indigenous identity. Mónica Calizaya and her friend Reina Guitiérrez invented biosafety suits that have details to protect them while maintaining the elegance of the chola paceña suit.
Read MoreTyler Glaiel made a mask that mirrors the natural movement of the mouth with lights. He detailed how to make the mask at home thanks to photos and instructions in a DIY guide, and explained anyone 15 or older could make it (although comfort using soldering tools is required).
Read MoreThe president of Women Management, part of the Elite World Group, asked some of his best talent willing to stage photo shoots from home to do it and won interest from different brands like Zara or ASOS, now also asking locked-down models to shoot their own campaigns, with models having to cope with the camera skills of parents or nonprofessional roommates.
Read MoreAdidas introduces the Face Cover, a reusable face mask made from a recycled material for people to wear during and after the COVID crisis.The mask is available to purchase in Europe, North America and China, with part of the sale price being donated to Save The Children’s Global Coronavirus Response Fund.
Read MoreThe iSpere is made out of 2 transparent hollow hemispheres tapped together, with a hole that fits our heads. The whole procedure takes around 30 minutes to make and the costs for the material are around 24,- €. Additional gadgets can give a unique touch to any iSphere: it can have a sunshade, a mirrored layer, an integrated microphone, a speaker, a ventilator, or a snorkel.
Read MoreIn collaboration with artists Craig Hemming and Lucy Bradbury, Carolina Mizrahi created Exquisite, the isolation muse. The muse, that 'loves to collect handbags and dance in the nude', is featured on different pictures with the team's favorite Spring/Summer accessories.
Read MoreIn partnership with Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Amazon announced the launch of a new storefront to aid American designers affected by the pandemic, featuring 20 buzzy creative names like Batsheva Hay, Brock Collection, 3.1 Phillip Lim and Edie Parker.
Read MoreUsers of the website can simply open one of the online fashion stores listed, sign in and invite their friends to join their squad, then shop together. When adding items to their squad wishlist, their friends will be able to interact, give their advice by creating a poll or share their favorite looks, and create outfits.
Read MoreMyant has designed a new antiviral and antibacterial mask knitted from copper and silver yarns. The startup's PPE series is comfortable and reusable, available in various styles depending on personal preference and range from Endura Mask to Flex Mask, among others.
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