a multicolor video dress showing an animated time lapse sequence of a rose opening & closing. the dress itself is the display driven by about 15,000 LEDs embedded withing the fabric.

the same designer, Hussein Chalayan, is also known for his impressive shape-changing dresses that are driven electronically by hidden geared motors & battery packs.

several video demonstrations are available after the break.

[link: husseinchalayan.com & technologyreview.com|via nextnature.net]

see also Philips Lumalive.