POPKALAB

27/03/2020

Make sure to register for Alison Lewis's talk on 3D FASHION for the online conference Digital Fashion organized by Anina Net

3D Fashion
MARCH 28th @ 12:00 Saturday

360Fashion Larry Namer Robert Cringley popper Casey Golden hulten, Fashion Tech Works DTLA Mónica Muriel Obsess Diane Pernet Withersworldwide Céline Delaugère Fashion Technology Accelerator - Milan Fuse.It KROMAGNON @ Robert Cringley , Alexander King Chen 陳科維, Stylumia Rick Davy Matteo Bardi, schuller, qiu, KS Apparel Design & Consulting, , , SRL, Obsess, POPKALAB, Fashion Psychologist Dawnn Karen, zurita madrid, vest, Snowball Capital,

01/06/2019

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25/11/2018

This amazing artist wears a custom light sound harness by . 😙😉
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Finnish born (Vicky Österberg) is an award-winning percussionist, drummer and performance artist based in London graduated from the renowned UK music college BIMM . She has taken her music skills touring extensively with different artists and DJ’s internationally and in the UK. Vicky’s performance credits include Hans Zimmer , Pharrell Williams, Elle Style Awards and 02 Academy. She’ll be performing ‘Go Wild,’ especially commissioned by

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02/10/2018

We are happy to see the talented wearing a custom made light and sound harness during her presentation at

04/09/2018

products of www.udoo.org

01/08/2018

Now with the boys.

31/07/2018

Yesterday "Venderstrooik" rocked at the Gay Bar stage during the . One of the DJs was wearing the light harness shining the rainbown colours. Thanks you guys!

18/07/2018

The "crochet battery holder" was prepared by Tineke Van Hilten during her internship in POPKALAB. You can check the tutorial and make your own at : www.popkalab.com/crochet battery holder

14/07/2018

Work in progress.

13/06/2018

The sweet wearing a new version of the wearable facade. It was presented at as an example of innovation in fashion. Thank you for the invitation. ✨✨✨

28/04/2018

"Harpy" during the gala performance.

14/04/2018

New video on our website to celebrate 900 likes in our Facebook likes.

http://www.popkalab.com/website

POPKALAB is a design research studio with a focus on innovation in the field of wearable technology. We are specialised on electronic textiles and reactive garments for entertainment and life style.

14/04/2018

:-)

http://www.popkalab.com/portfolio -burlesque

10/04/2018

Smart textiles are textiles that combine sensors, actuators,and signal processing capabilities. They are a critical field of application for flexible electronics and wearable technology.
Popkalab counts with a network of specialists that can help you figure out the best choice for your project. Give us a call when u need it. 😉

10/04/2018

"Harpy" is inspired by the Greek creature that is half bird and half woman. It is a powerful being that lends it's power to the wearer. It mimics 'flight of fight' reaction, an instinctive physiological response to a threatening situation, by brightening the lights and raising the feathers under a specific body gesture.

05/04/2018

Another use of 3d print in fashion is to make fasteners, buttons and hardware. Here we printed a Velcro! It works pretty well. For more 3d print solutions for fashion contact us!

02/04/2018

We continue to explore chain designs to make flexible fabric in a 3d printer. This one is super flexible but somehow fragile. So far we have been using normal hard PLA. The exploration will continue....

30/03/2018

3d print can also be used to develop flexible materials. This one is a recreation of 3D printed chainmail fabric and it was printed yesterday in our new .
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23/03/2018

It is FRIDAY!

🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄
We (MiNNAPALMQViST and POPKALAB give you,
The LAZY BURLESQUE BRA
(to be read with a 50's advertisement voice):
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"You sassy but lazy?
Like to dress up but stay on the couch?
Rather drink a beer than making tassels move?
THIS is the bra for you!
Lazy Burlesque - Zero f***s given, in the laziest of ways"
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Concept by: Minna Palmqvist and Ricardo O'Nascimento
Bra / Fashion: MINNA PALMQVIST - www.minnapalmqvist.com
Tech: POPKALAB - www.popkalab.com
Video: Local Androids - www.localandroids.com
Muse: Tamara Garcia fr Ahead of the Curve - www.aotc.com
Music: "Rather this" by Nadia Tehran - www.nadiatehran.com
Music edited for video by: Ricardo O'Nascimento (aka Ninjaflex)
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23/03/2018

🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄🔄
We (MiNNAPALMQViST and POPKALAB give you,
The LAZY BURLESQUE BRA
(to be read with a 50's advertisement voice):
____________________________________________________
"You sassy but lazy?
Like to dress up but stay on the couch?
Rather drink a beer than making tassels move?
THIS is the bra for you!
Lazy Burlesque - Zero f***s given, in the laziest of ways"
____________________________________________________
Concept by: Minna Palmqvist and Ricardo O'Nascimento
Bra / Fashion: MINNA PALMQVIST - www.minnapalmqvist.com
Tech: POPKALAB - www.popkalab.com
Video: Local Androids - www.localandroids.com
Muse: Tamara Garcia fr Ahead of the Curve - www.aotc.com
Music: "Rather this" by Nadia Tehran - www.nadiatehran.com
Music edited for video by: Ricardo O'Nascimento (aka Ninjaflex)
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FINALLY OUT!
The result of a fun lunch conversation with tech / electronics artist Ricardo O' Nascimento from POPKALAB almost 2 (!!) years ago.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzYosTJHF8A&t=8s

We give you, The LAZY BURLESQUE BRA (to be read with a 50's advertisement voice): ____________________________________________________ "You sassy but lazy? L...

22/03/2018

and video will be online today! Stay tuned
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21/03/2018

:-)

14/03/2018

Wearable technology workshop - Plastic garment which auto-destroys in the water.
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14/03/2018

Another shoot of e-Ansã during the Cynetart 2012. Worn by the plastic fantastic !

02/03/2018

E-ansã is a performance based on a technological garnment that senses the presence of electro magnetic waves and converts it into wind. It is an homage to Yansã, the goddess of the winds and storms.

24/02/2018

We were asked by to develop this interactive piece for their BLESS N.53 CONTENT TENDERS issue. This piece carries a work of Ow Kawara called "one million years". One pillow contains the male voice, the other the female voice. You can hear the years by pressing the pillows and throwing them. The pillows are connected via a wireless network and only work together, alternating the passing of the years.

20/02/2018

We paired with to develop the "recording shoes". They record the sound of your steps and play them back when you stop walking. It was comissioned by .cofa for

15/02/2018

"wearable facade" performance. The garment has 800 hand embroidered LEDs that displays patters and colours found on the surrounding space.
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13/02/2018

Yeah! now we have a shop on Etsy. Go spend your money!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/POPKALAB/items

Browse unique items from POPKALAB on Etsy, a global marketplace of handmade, vintage and creative goods.