Get yourself connected: is the internet of things the future of fashion?

The catwalk has long been exploring the potential of tech and the results are playful, from a dress inspired by Tinkerbell to a wearable spider

Wearable technologies have so far been dominated by smartwatches and fitness fans keen to exploit the tracking of speed, location and body monitoring to try and improve health. Yes fashion designers are also now exploring the potential of sensors and internet connectivity to create clothing and accessories that are often beautiful and intriguing as well as smart.

Imagine a dress that glows - actually glows thanks to LEDs embedded in the fabric - shimmering down the catwalk. That's the vision Matt Drinkwater helped achieve with Disney, StudioXO, and Richard Nicoll.