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Intimacy 2.0by Studio Roosegaarde

Dezeen Screen: beware of getting excited or embarrassed when wearing one of these dresses, as an increased heart rate will cause it to become transparent.

Intimacy 2.0 by Studio Roosegaarde and Anouk Wipprecht

Created by Dutch designers Studio Roosegaarde and Anouk Wipprecht, the clothing is made from leather and electrically-sensitive foils that become opaque or transparent according to alterations in voltage.

Intimacy 2.0 by Studio Roosegaarde with Anouk Wipprecht

The Intimacy 2.0 garments are a follow-up to the first collection of Intimacy dresses, which become see-through when approached.

Intimacy 2.0 by Studio Roosegaarde with Anouk Wipprecht

Here's a couple of extra details from the designers:


INTIMACY 2.0 features Studio Roosegaarde’s new, wearable dresses composed of leather and smart e-foils which are perfect to wear on the red carpet.

Intimacy 2.0 by Studio Roosegaarde with Anouk Wipprecht

In response to the heartbeat of each person, INTIMACY 2.0 becomes more or less transparent.

Intimacy 2.0 by Studio Roosegaarde and Anouk Wipprecht

Artists: Studio Roosegaarde with Anouk Wipprecht
Client: Self Commissioned
Materials: Smart foil and wearable technology
Date: 2011