The BB.Suit Turns Its Wearer Into A Mobile WiFi Spot (That Plays Music)

At any festival, whether it’s a tech conference or Coachella, the biggest issue is (arguably) finding people. But now thanks to a new, true wearable, if your friend left her phone in her other fannypack, you’ll be able to find her by the GPS wired into her clothes. Dutch textile developer Borre Akkersdijk has designed a quilted onesie called the BB.Suit, which he presented at this year’s SXSW. Though it looks like a mod oompaloompa outfit, it’s got high-tech capabilities.

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In the meantime, Akkersdijk is building his label, ByBorre. He 3D prints complete garments using a hacked circular knitting machine, and has shown his textured designs at Paris Fashion Week. And he’s having way too much fun in his BB.Suit. With a pair of Nikes and a few high-tech bangles, this could easily be next festival season’s avant garb. 

h/t Wired