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Fashion in Space?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the better-than-those-white-suits dept.

kandela writes "It seems the fashion industry has taken an interest in the space industry. Space.com is running a story about the Hyper Space Couture Design Contest, a fashion competition sponsored by the Japanese space agency, JAXA, and Rocketplane Ltd. for clothes that look good in zero gravity. The best designs will appear in a fashion show in Tokyo this fall." From the article: "Onuki said that, in working with fashion designer, Ms. Matsui, the intent is to cross-thread mathematics, science, art, and physics with fashion. To date, there have been several kickoff events, as well as fashion shows to stir interest in the multi-step contest. At the end of March, contest officials had received 882 drawings by 365 individuals. Last month, the top 10 designs plus three alternate designs were picked. The actual winner, second and third place will be selected later this year."

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  1. Lots of 'stupid' tagging. by loic_2003 · · Score: 3, Insightful

    It seems many (most?) stories these days seem to have earned the 'stupid' tagging underneath it. Any chance of some proper news? I feel that over the last few weeks, slashdot has really gone downhill in terms of news quality. Today's 'spy gadgets' advert pissed me right off.

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  2. There goes the neighborhood by schwit1 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    So, the shallowest industry on the planet thinks space needs a makeover. Great, as if the space program wasn't losing credibiltiy as it was.

  3. Fashion designers... by GrievousMistake · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Frankly, I wish they'd just leave clothes design to engineers. Yes, all clothes design. I want durable, comfortable, functional and light garments in a simple, neutral design, whether or not I'm in orbit.

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