Event recaps, behind-the-scenes, FashionTech inspiration, and updates from Lumen Couture.

Comparing the best LED face masks on the market — display quality, app control, comfort, and price. What to buy and what to avoid.
May 2026
The definitive comparison of LED dresses, light-up hoodies, and illuminated accessories — types, brands, prices, and what actually works.
May 2026
A practical guide to caring for LED garments — from daily wear and cleaning to battery maintenance and travel tips.
May 08, 2026
Not all LED dresses are created equal. How to evaluate LED quality, construction, battery life, and programmability before spending your money.
May 07, 2026
A practical guide to festival LED fashion — from matrix hoodies to light-up accessories. What actually works at a three-day festival.
May 06, 2026
Inside the engineering of LED garments — from individually addressable LEDs and flexible circuit integration to power management and washability.
May 05, 2026
LED accessories work in more settings than you think. Five real ways to style a light-up choker, belt, bag, or clutch.
May 04, 2026
MakeFashion has staged 60+ events on 6 continents, showcasing 250+ illuminated garments. Co-founder Chelsea Klukas explains how it started.
May 03, 2026
What performers actually need from LED stage costumes — durability, brightness, quick changes, and reliability.
May 02, 2026
LED fashion has been 'the future' for a decade. An honest assessment of where the industry actually stands.
May 01, 2026
How an experimental LED face mask went from my workshop to the NBA Bubble, landed on national TV, and sparked a wave of knockoffs.
April 30, 2026
LED fashion gifts from $50 to $270. Every product in the Lumen Couture line, organized by price tier.
April 29, 2026
Elhadji Tacko Fall rocked our mask in the NBA bubble....
September 07, 2020
Design studio Proforma integrates music into a projection mapping installation....

The Lumber Atelier skirt was showcased in Calgary, Canada at the Motionball gala....

French designer Franck Sorbier's dress is inspired by classic fairytales....

We hosted a fashiontech and exhibition at Seattle's Mini Maker Faire at the MoPop....

We sent our wearable technology garments for a free arts festival in North York, Ontario....

Moritz Waldemeyer, Deborah Milner, and Ostro Minerals create a glowing topaz dress for Daphne Guinness....

Italian designer brings traditional design sensibilities to illuminated wearable tech shoes....

Discussing the future of fashion, including AI and the Lumiere Atelier series of ready-to-wear fashiontech....

We discussed the future of fashion and showcased our ready to wear collection in New York City....

We showcased samples from our ready-to-wear retail collection on the runway for the first time at the MakeFashion 2018 gala at Beakernight....

Solving a style problem: not a limb problem....

Discussing "Fashioning the Future: with the creators of the Style Engineers Worldwide Graphic Novel...

We collaborated with designer Olga Sem for a performance at the MakeFashion 2018 gala....

Celebrating the opening of the Calgary Public Library with our illuminated sequin dress....

Iconic MakeFashion LED dress changes color and patterns....

We were covered by CBC news along with MakeFashion and StitchKit...

We brought our projection dresses to a projection mapping festival in Binghamton, NY....

Lumen Couture featured in the MakeFashion x Starcode collaboration....

Ethereal fashion inspired by oceanic reefs....

Rent Lumen Couture garments through Armoire....

Our collection travelled to Guanajuato for a photoshoot with MakeFashion....

We lit up the red carpet in Beverly Hills, CA....

We lit up the runway with two unique collections....

We lit up the runway with new couture and ready-to-wear LED FashionTech garments....

We hit the runway at the CES Asia Tech conference with our Dark Power LED Bodysuit....

Klukas spoke in the new Force of Fashion series that highlights Canadian talent in fashion and business....

We're pleased to be a part of the internationally-acclaimed FashionTech runway show this year....

Futuristic chrome fashion hailing straight out of science fiction....

Work in media and content creation with Lumen Couture and MakeFashion....

GamerGirls by Phi Illuminated Designs...

Transcendent or tacky: Can LEDs really be mainstream fashion? I took a bet on it!...

We talk the future of fashion at SF TECH Fashion Week 2019 INNOVISION “Fashion Matrix”....

We're pleased to announce our events schedule for the second half of 2019....

We returned to our hometown of Calgary, Alberta to light up the runway for the seventh year in a row....

It's the season for gift giving and Lumen Couture has your wishlist covered with gifts for all price points. While some of our designs incorporate custom handmade sewing and electr...

Our looks appeared in the "Miseducation of Representation" series by Seattle-based photographer Dara Breeze/Brze Media....

You’ve heard about wearables, but what about hearables? Hearables are wearable technology for your ears....

We showcased a new design at a Seattle nightclub....

Laura Dempsey's motion-activated dress was a breakout hit of the early MakeFashion runway....

Our LED Mask design has gained attention....

We've been informed that some websites are scamming our customers by misrepresenting association with our brand....

Customizable designs and patterns make this future fashion accessory versatile for any occasion....

Stuff your stockings and support small businesses with our guide for gifts that are under $50USD!...

We took Lumen Couture to Bollywood with Tech Fashion Tour 5.0....

We're working on an evolution of our Matrix Fashion Line that will allow you to change your appearance....

Our intern Michelle Choi shares her favorite garments from the 2019 MakeFashion runway event....

If you love wearable tech and creating hands-on demonstration content, we'd love to work with you....

Support small businesses with our guide for gifts that are under $100USD!...