Tired of getting jostled in crowded streets? Fashion designer Kathleen McDermott felt the same, so she created "Urban Armor," an innovative urban riding habit dress designed to reclaim personal space.
At first glance in photos, the dress looks elegantly pretty. But picture striding through the city in what resembles a half-furled umbrella—expect amused stares and whispers about lost bets.
Just visualizing it brings a smile. Now imagine someone invading your space: tiny sensors trigger the dress to unfurl dramatically, evoking the frilled dinosaur from Jurassic Park that flares before striking—only far more comical here.
It might not deter persistent flirts at close range, but the slow, creaky expansion will surely brand you the city's eccentric artist.
For extra flair, pair it with the "Miss-My-Face" beekeeper-style hat to shield from cameras or the "AutoFilter" scarf that auto-covers your nose against cigarette smoke or bad breath.
Rest assured, this is conceptual art at its provocative best. As McDermott notes, "It sparks debates not just on societal issues, but on the role of new technologies in daily life."
With its sharp wit and thoughtful execution, the concept brilliantly blends humor, fashion, and social commentary—though we still can't stop chuckling.
