There’s a common misconception that anything techy is pretty much tacky to wear. But that isn’t really the case, especially with the recent surge in trendy tech wear that is both functional and not too shabby in appearance. We’re talking holographic umbrella, vibrating jeans and massage hoodies, yup.
Your newest buddy for sports, the dash wireless earbuds from Bragi is super lightweight and waterproof with an inbuilt 4GB memory, which translates to about 1,000 songs. So yes, you can swim in these too! Plus, you can track your heart rate, exercise progress, answer a call, change a song and increase the volume by simple swipes on the earbuds. All these in one? Sign us up.
Photo: Bragi
Bragi, The dash wireless earbuds, $429.99 from Headphones.sg
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The dash wireless earbuds are pretty on trend, with it’s sleek black body and turquoise accent. We recommend pairing it with this pleated top from Adidas Originals. Just like the earbuds, the top has a quirky accent we love. Throw on a pair of culottes and you’re good to go.
Adidas, Originals top with pleated back, $95.02 from ASOS
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Launched in Las at the CES 2017 tech show in January, the New Balance RunIQ is the running shoes company’s first foray into wearables. Priced at $449, it has a 3.54cm round touchscreen display, and a built-in GPS and heart-rate monitor. It is water-resistant down to 50m and doubles up as a smartwatch when paired with a smart-phone (Android or iOS).
New balance, Runiq running watch, $449
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The Ivana dress from Joseph is so comfortable! Made from a soft cotton-jersey, it is chic and flattering with a wrap-around ties at the waist. Pair it with the chunky RunIQ smart watch and slip into comfortable sneakers for that Sunday brunch you’re attending.
Joseph, Ivana tie-front cotton jersey mini dress, $249 from Net-a-porter
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Don’t you just hate it when it starts raining mid-day and you’re caught in it? Here’s something for you, a holographic smart umbrella. Synced with your smartphone, Oombrella will remind you to take it along for the day when it is expected to rain. Neat.
Oombrella, $95 from Wezzoo
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We can’t stress enough our love for the holographic design on the umbrella! Sling the umbrella on your arm while you sashay around in this contrast sleeve dress from Mango. The appliques are so adorable and we thoroughly matching with the eclectic Oombrella.
Mango, Contrast sleeve dress, $99.90
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This Fitbit Charge 2 is a well-rounded and good looking tracker with metallic sides. It boasts deadly accuracy in heart-rate monitoring, sleep and steps tracking, as well as automatic workout tracking.
With an Oled monochrome screen four times larger than its critically acclaimed predecessor Charge, it makes viewing of fitness data that much easier. It can also display notifications when paired with a smartphone and track your running distance via the phone’s GPS sensor.
Fitbit, Charge 2 fitness tracker, $248 from Lazada
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The metallic sides from FitBit Charge 2 matches this plunge wrap blouse from Asos so well. It exudes sophistication and elegance — great for the office.
Asos, Plunge wrap blouse with ruched shoulders, $63.35
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Ever dreamed of having your massage chair follow you wherever you go? Meet this massage hoodie, all you have to do is to sync it with your smartphone. Technology, huh.
Photo: Kickstarter
AiraWear, Massage hoodie, $279
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Wear the massage hoodie over this and never stop pampering yourself on-the-go. We love it over this cute denim maxi dress and a pair of sneakers. A quick suggestion, put on a statement necklace to elevate the entire outfit.
Asos, Denim maxi dress in pretty blue wash with tiered hem, $80.24
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The wireless Jabra elite sport earbuds are designed for athletes or those who enjoy working out. They come with a heart-rate monitor and intelligent in-ear coaching to help with your workout, and are waterproof and fitted with ear gels and wings to ensure a good fit.
With the apps installed on your smartphone and synced with the earbuds, you can access features such as heart-rate monitoring, VO2 detection (a gauge of your aerobic fitness) and workout training plans.
Jabra, Elite sport wireless earphones, $368
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From the collaboration of Alexander Wang and Adidas originals comes a neat and chic logo appliqued embroidered top that will allow you to always be fashion-ready. Throw on this jersey top after your yoga class, together with the sleek matte black Jabra elite sport wireless headphones and you’re good to go!
Adidas originals by alexander wang, Logo appliqued embroidered cotton jersey top, $105 from Net-a-porter
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Wait, what? Smart glasses? We totally want this pair of smart spectacles that lets you take calls and listen to music without looking like Cyclops.
Vue, Smart glasses, $278
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We all love a good pencil skirt, even so when it’s this cute — just take a look at the bow detail! Feminine and seductive, wear this pencil skirt with a blouse or camisole and pair it with the vue glasses. You’d definitely be more stylish than Cyclops, hands down.
Asos, Scuba pencil skirt with bow detail in print, $57.57
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If you find the voice accompanying Google Maps annoying (especially when she tells you to head North) why not try these jeans? They let you know when to make a turn via guiding vibrations on both sides.
Essential, Vibrating connected jeans, $229 from Spinali-design
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Match the connected jeans with this feminine-meets-bohemian ruffled embroidery top from Etoile Isabel Marant. Tuck in a little to give your silhouette more definition and to make it a little more dressy!
Etoile Isabel Marant, Daniela embroidered linen top, $414 from Net-a-porter
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What is a stylish ring doing here? Simply because of it’s abilities to get you in touch with emergency hotlines with a hold of button. Oh yeah we want this.
Nimb, Ring, $208
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Classy and elegant, we’d put on the nimb ring with this guipure lace midi dress from Self-portrait. Have a glass of bubbly while you’re at that.
Self-portrait, Azalea guipure lace midi dress, $322 from Net-a-porter
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This smart earring backing, which is barely noticeable, can monitor your heart rate, calories burned and activity level.
Joule, Earring backing, $126
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Laced with intricate embroideries of flowers, this tulle gown gives an overall dreamy feel topped with sophistication and grace. The earrings from Joule features embellished crystals in a deep blue colour, which injects an exquisite element to the dress when worn together! Now, you’re all done up for that wedding dinner.
Needle and thread, Meadow embroidered tulle gown, $385 from Net-a-porter
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This thermometer pacifies not just babies but their caregivers too, with temperature reading in two minutes and thereafter continuous fever monitoring. Suitable for newborns to children under five.
Vicks, pacifier thermometer, $19 from Ubuy
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This onesie has sensors that give you insights into everything you would possibly want to know about your baby’s breathing and crib activity. Data can be viewed and shared via a smartphone app.
Mimo, Baby breathing and activity monitor, $265 from Amazon
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Think of it as iPhone lite on your wrist and you’re sorted.
Apple, Watch 2 $398
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The white apple watch goes so well with this maxi ruffles dress in sky blue from Mango. All the soft colours complement each other and is exceptionally pleasing on the eyes.
Mango, Maxi ruffles dress, $59.90
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Using an app, you can watch the T-shirt designs come to life when you point your device’s camera at it. We promise you your kid will love you to bits for this.
DIY Flash card, Augmented reality 4D+ T-shirt, $29.90
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A waterproof watch with Global Positioning System (GPS), 2G/3G, Wi-Fi capabilities and a messaging function with symbols for kids too young to read. Now you can let your kids wander around the playground with a safer mind.
KiGO, GPS watch, $224
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Specialised insoles that vibrate to guide the visually impaired around. A removable Bluetooth device links the insoles to a smartphone app to track calories burned and steps taken.
Lechal, Insoles, $251
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A monitoring device worn like a fitness band that monitors heart rate, inactivity, body temperature and GPS position. It also has an SOS button. The band is in its production stage as of now.
Allen, Band, $556
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