When the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, otherwise known as technology converges with the latest trend and style, known as fashion, what do we get? Exuberance. For many years now, the line that separates technology and fashion are blurring, and collaborations between tech giants and fashion leaders are more frequent than ever.
In these days, fashion is more than just clothes. The invention of smartphones and tablets are also integrated into fashion itself, because they are status symbols. Connected objects like smartwatches and Google Glass are also some supreme quality innovation by the world’s best engineers. Without doubt, here are some of the best wearables that meets fashion.
1) Beats by Dr. Dre
The sublime quality-sounding headphones outlined by the jazzy exterior colors are simply irresistible, though it costs a bomb. These headphones and speakers created a big hoo-ha amongst numerous star-studded musicians and even sportspersons. Rihanna, Will.I.am, Pharrell Williams, Kobe Bryant, Serena Williams et cetera, are all known to love this brand, and ever since, people on the streets, in the subway and at work have all started to use Beats Audio, and this phenomenon does not seem to slow down as Beats were valued at US$ 1 Billion in 2013, and then Apple Inc. acquired them in 2014 for an astounding US$ 3 Billion. It became one of the items in the wishlist of many, and countless people have jumped on the trend since then.
It became a fashion statement, a kind of status symbol, which leaves many wondering if it is a type of must-have fashion accessory. Music lovers seem to go all the way to have a pair, but even those that are not really into music, seem to get a pair as well, as it reflects a fashion statement. People want to look stylish while listening to music from their smart devices, or is it? You have your say.
2) Smartwatches
The smartwatch and wearables market have boomed in the last couple of years and various companies are jumping on the bandwagon. From Apple, Samsung, Motorola to Tag Heuer and Guess, are all embracing this incredible piece of technology, so much so that collaborations between fashion leaders and tech giants began to surface, and it will only get more frequent.
The Apple Watch could easily be considered one of the most fashion-conscious smartwatches. It is nicely crafted and it looks stunning, furthermore, Apple collaborated with Hermès, which takes the style element of the Apple Watch one step further with the incorporation of the premium leather design from Hermès, You get most of the tech you want from a smartwatch with this device and with countless strap options and body colors available to choose from, there is bound to be one to suit different people.
The Samsung Gear S2 is another smartwatch that combines elegance with innovation, bringing out a bold fashion statement as the company collaborates with Italian designer brand Atelier Mendini for the bands. Furthermore, Samsung also work together with premium jewelry and fashion brand Swarovski for their smartphone cases, showing yet another sign that we will see more of these convergences between tech and fashion companies.
3) Ringly – The smart ring
Stylish wearable? Fashion accessory? Or a smart fashion wearable? Ringly has created a ring that notifies you when you receive calls, notifications, emails and texts. It pairs with an app which allows you to personalize from your own vibration pattern to allowing the ring to glow. Clever piece of technology to attract the female population. Crafted meticulously by the company designers and engineers, this piece of wearable tech will really stand out in the fashion industry.
At the end of the day, there is no doubting that fashion and technology are the two fastest-growing industries in the world, we are glimpsing at many different exciting partnership between fashion and technology now, but this is just the beginning, only the tip of the iceberg, let us take a moment to imagine what the future will become.