It’s not unbelievable, considering some of the technology we have today, but it isn’t attractive and it doesn’t look comfortable. In fact, anyone who wears it will stand out in a crowd, for sure. What is it?
In Barcelona at the recent gala at the Rambla Catalunya students of automotive design and fashion design got together to collaborate on projects that could fall under the title, “Suits That Transport.” Yes, suits that transport, or clothing that takes the wearer places.
The first one shown looks something like a wetsuit with a BMW logo on the front shoulder, but it’s black with a white design and a color-coordinated, very aerodynamic-looking intelligent visor that delivers pertinent information (speed, temperature, backup camera, etc.) that only the wearer can see. It comes with matching shoes that look something like tight-fitting water-boots that roll on large ball-bearings, making walking a faster, less-exerting way to travel. No idea on the price, yet.
Another suit of transport is pure white and has a BMW emblem centered on the top of the exoskeleton-looking covers that come down to the sides for ease of movement, something like a beetle’s wing-covers. Called the “Flying Suit,” it has a base to stand on, but it’s not clear how the suit transports the driver, er, wearer, or if they fly standing up, or… how?
The next two outfits are similar, yet different. The first of the two has, of course, a BMW logo on each ‘ski’ (these float on a magnetic band) and a white winged suit. This way the easy ‘City-skings’ can be used and if the wind is blowing, a simple arm movement makes sails that can add speed to the journey. The second one is very similar but the skings look rather triangular and there are poles to use, but it’s not clear how they transport the driver.
There are other outfits that have wheels sewn in them. See them all here.
