Her Universe Geek Couture Fashion Show

San Diego Comic-Con

Audience Choice Winner 2016

This draped crumb neckline, pleated gown evokes the wonder of the magical Marauders Map from Harry Potter, a blank piece of parchment that, when tapped with a wand while saying “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good,” reveals a map of the local surroundings showing the locations of people nearby.

Technology

The dress was screen-printed in thermochromic ink, which disappears above a certain temperature. A microcontroller-controlled heating element woven into the fabric maintains the elevated temperature until the model switches it off. As the dress cools, the map appears. It uses carbon fiber tape technology as a heating element to power the nine heat activated panels underneath the hand screen printed ink. The gown features the full map illustration, pockets, and custom mixed ink that activate at 104 degrees to create a magical element. Poly/cotton fabric was tea and coffee dyed to achieve the desired look and color.

Her Universe Fashion Show

Every year during San Diego Comic-Con, Her Universe hosts a Geek Couture fashion show showcasing the work of “Geek Couture” designers. Her Universe Fashion Show