About Couture in Orbit
Sponsors
To mark five ESA missions to the International
Space Station between 2014 and 2016, fashion
schools from each astronaut’s home country
were challenged by ESA to create outfits
inspired by space flight.
37.5, USA
Tonight’s collection features 30 shortlisted
outfits, incorporating space-certified materials
made available thanks to ESA’s Technology
Transfer Program (TTP) and industry sponsors.
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Performance by Jordan Gray
Couture in Orbit is presented by George Lamb
Named for the optimal human body core
temperature (in celsius) and the optimal
humidity level (by %), 37.5® Technology is
the only fabric technology that captures and
releases moisture vapor using your body’s
infrared energy to dynamically optimize
your microclimate. 37.5 technology works
with your skin to instantly respond to your
body’s thermal needs, whether you need
cooling or warming.
Bionic Yarn, USA
This start-up manufactures fabric from
recycled plastic waste gathered from
ocean shorelines in the developing world,
supplying to high-end partners including
G-Star Raw.
D’Apollonia & eXtreme Materials, Italy
Research partners D’Apollonia and eXtreme
Materials specialise in research into textile
processing technology such as conductiveink printing, composite materials and shape
memory textiles.
iNanoEnergy, Portugal
Develops custom-made flexible generators
that convert energy into electricity. Heat
and movement harvested from bodies
can charge sensors and – eventually –
smartphones.
JOHAN technology, Netherlands
JOHAN is a high precision and user-friendly
tracking system for professional and
semi-professional field sports such as
football, field hockey and rugby. Every
player wears a small and light device in a
vest that detects location, speed, distance
and acceleration. Innovative satellite
technology from ESA ensures reliab
JOHAN analyses the data from the
measurements and combines data science
with sport science to assist and advice
trainers in increasing performance,
avoiding injuries and prepare for match day.
Leap technology, Denmark
LEAP Technology specialise in soft
body-friendly sensors used to measure
biomechanical activities of human body.
The measurement of human biomechanics
provides important information specifically
related to sport and rehabilitation. The
sensors are utilized from a patented
and disruptive technology known as
electroactive polymers, and artificial
muscles. LEAP Technology engineer
novel solutions for clients to benefit from
the sensor technology in their products
and applications.
Sympatex, Germany
As one of the worldwide leading producers,
Sympatex® Technologies has been a
synonym for high-tech functional materials
in clothing, footwear, accessories and
technical fields of application since
1986. Together with selected partners,
Sympatex develops, produces and
distributes membranes, laminates and
functional textiles as well as finished
products worldwide. The Sympatex
membrane is highly breathable, 100%
wind- and waterproof and regulates
the climate. It is 100% recyclable,
bluesign® certified, and it received the
‘Öko-Tex-Standard 100’ certificate. It
is also PTFE-free and PFC-free. The
technologies and procedures are based on
the principles of ecological responsibility
and sustainability with a special focus
on the optimal carbon footprint.
Technical Absorbents Limited, UK
Absorbent material used in a wide range
of applications from advanced wound
care dressings and non-woven filtration
media, to agrotextiles and fabrics for
performance apparel.
Xsens, Germany
A leader in 3D-motion-tracking
technology and products, with sensorfusion technologies enabling seamless
interaction between the physical and the
digital world, used in both in consumer
devices and professional applications.
Speedmaster skywalker X-33
Tonight’s models wear the
Speedmaster skywalker X-33,
invented by astronaut Jean-Francois
Clervoy, patented by ESA, made
by Omega.
The Skywalker has been subject to
specific space environment testing
organized by ESA and ONERA. They
include radiation, vacuum, thermal,
and vibration testing. The back of the
watch includes the label “tested and
qualified by ESA”.
Alex Gerst was the first astronaut
to carry-on the skywalker during
a space mission in 2014. Each ESA
astronaut is equipped with the
Skywalker.
Tonight’s models and catwalk
support feature staff from the
Science Museum, London
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Giselle Agim
David Badovinac
Sarah Barnes
Sarah Bond
Phoebe Bunting
Nell Burnham
Carlota Iris Cajo
Brittany Camp
Elizabeth Everett
Gabriela Fabrowska
Sinead Flament
Anna Flavia Di Gennaro
Julia Godinho
Anna Goulding
Marta Guerrini
David Houston
Leah Kelly
Steven Lee
Esther Lie
Katia Miritello
Sophie Organ
Claire Russell
Tanya-Lynne Sabourin
Maria Serveta
Irene Shin
Spencer Silver
James Smith
Dafni Sofrona
Konstantinidi
Christian Sokolov
Susan Stow
Simon Thompson
Chloe Turner
Roberta Vacca
Desiree Vaccarini
Katerina Valaka
Catwalk training and choreography
provided by Nando Messias
Fashion show running order
Denmark: Fashion Design Akademiet,
Copenhagen
Inspired by the future of everyday
commuting in space and the mission of
Andreas Mogensen
2 September–12 October 2015
Music by SiblingsCPH
Looks 1 and 2 – Kamila Sadol
Looks 3 and 4 – Gabija Rindzeviciute
Looks 5 and 6 – Masouda Nouri
Germany: ESMOD, Berlin
Inspired by climate change, satellite
imagery of the Earth and the mission of
Alexander Gerst
29 May–10 November 2014
Italy: Politecnico di Milano, Milan
Inspired by the idea of everyday
preparedness, physical and mental
wellness in space, and the mission of
Samantha Cristoforetti
23 November 2014–1 June 2015
Looks 1 and 2 – 23.44
Sophie Ward, Roberta Fustinoni,
Giorgia Presti
Looks 3 and 4 – Tourist in space Agostina Issolio,
Barbara Lopes de Oliveira
Looks 5 and 6 – Food Keeper
Alice Laurentin,
Isabel Cristina Martinez Wilches
Shoes provided by Vibram
Music by Gösta von Platen
UK: Ravensbourne, London
Look 1 – Vivien Moench
Inspired by exploration of hostile
environments, the future colonisation of
other worlds, and the mission of Tim Peake
15 December 2015–5 June 2016
Look 2 – Katharine Sjörstrand
Look 3 – Jiamin Yu
Look 4 – Gösta von Platen
Look 5 – Vivien Adrien
Look 6 – Sarah Grepl
France: ESMOD, Paris
Inspired by the planned mission of
Thomas Pesquet
November 2016–May 2017
Music by Chico Bos
Look 1 – Maxime Arthur
Look 2 – Jamjuree Janjorn
Look 3 – Ye Lin
Look 4 – Nuria Quintillán Fariña
Look 5 – Nuria Quintillán Fariña
Look 6 – Banina Valeriya
Music by Dieter Gickel
Look 1 – Shirt and trousers by Natalia
Frazao Nicolau, Coat by Adamé Elyasse,
Backpack by Saskia Weatherley
Look 2 – Outfit by Eason Ma,
Helmet by Sophie Dark
This event has been made possible with the
kind sponsorship of the following organisations:
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37.5
Bionic Yarn
D’Apollonia
eXtreme Materials
i.nanoE
JOHAN technology
LEAP technology
Sympatex
TAL
Vibram
Xsens
Couture in Orbit
Hair and Makeup supplied by the
Davinia Fermi Makeup Academy (DFMA)
Look 3 – Outfit by Ellen Fowles and
Kelly Le Tran, Print by Laura Perry,
Backpack by Katrina Benina, Necklace by
Sam Martin-Harper, Visor by Sophie Dark
25 May 2016
Look 4 – Outfit by Ifean Okwuadi,
Visor by Katrina Benina
Presented by the European Space Agency and
the Science Museum, London
Look 5 – Outfit by Zoe Burt,
Spherical Bag by Camélia Di-Maccio
Look 6 – Outfit by Farid Bin Karim,
Print by Laura Perry
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Shoes by Ioanna Tsitsiridi
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