Fashioning the Future: Tomorrow's Wardrobe - Softcover

'Comprehensive yet accessible ... Lee is particularly good at explaining difficult theories and giving clear examples ... the fantastical images are lovely ... the content is fascinating' - Blueprint 'Brings the reader up to speed with the astoundingly rapid advancements in the fusion between fashion and technology' - International Textiles 'A maelstrom of inventive ideas ... thorough and authoritative' - Design Week

Fashioning the Future is a visionary and creative exploration of where fashion and clothing are heading, the very first guide to the 'future wardrobe' and the emergent technologies making it possible. Ten major themes embrace all kinds of clothing, from 'The Spray-On Dress' to 'The Talking T-Shirt', all accompanied by Warren du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones's distinctive images. Both a unique visual journey and an inspirational research tool, this book is aimed at the entire fashion world, design students and global marketeers.

Table of Contents

1. The Spray-On Dress · 2. The Programmable Jacket · 3. The Spider- Silk Suit · 4. The Invisible Coat · 5. The Glowing Ballgown · 6. The Shape-Changing Skirt · 7. The Instant Swimsuit · 8. The Guardian Vest · 9. The Talking T-Shirt · 10. The Paint-On Raincoat