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Calls & Workshops  
15 – 19 Jul '09 Wearable Technology – Powered Art and Fashion Design Elena Corchero Talks about her processes, adding to the theme of technologically augmented clothing. The program crosses the disciplines of fashion design, performance art, wearable computing and interaction design. 
25 Feb – 02 Mar '09 PROCEDER: Canarian ecodesign program for sustainable local development Panelist and guest speaker Elena Corchero debates design responsibilities as an environmental mediator between nature and culture, production and consumption. Exploring trends, innovation and traditional heritage. 
06 Sep '08 ZippyKit Workshops International Science Festival A fun workshop for all ages to learn basic electronics and innovative textiles with Elena's ZippyKit toys. A shared and interactive experience that requires no previous skills. 
13 Jun – 20 Jul '08 Once more this summer, Elena Corchero delivers hands on workshops to customize interactive garments, recycle plastics, and design graphics for creative teenagers, organized by the BBC Blast team to inspire and support 13 to 19 year olds. 
09 Nov '07 Presentation at ESDModa, about wearable technologies, advantages and complications of pursuing a career in smart textiles. Showcasing the Solar Vintage collection, and the techniques and technology used. 
12 Sep '07 Prototypes showcase Distance Lab Open Studio 002 Visit the lab, meet the researchers and play around with the newest demos, from sports over a distance to smart cities, technologies for interiors, relationships, fashion and many more. A full day with Talks, demos and nice local food. 
dd Mmm – dd Mmm 'YY Guest Speaker Distance Lab Open Studio 001 As a researcher sponsored by Distance Lab, Elena Corchero will talk about her wearable photovoltaics. SeamuSays will be presented as a language learning toy together with The Huggable from MIT Media Lab. 
03 Mar '07 ZippyKit Workshops Supported by Elekit ZippyKit travels to Japan with the support of EleKit organizing a day of workshops at the Dazaifu Museum. Elekit is a pioneer in the educational electronics kits business, since 1973. |
Exhibitions & Presentations 
23 March '10 Invited by Olmaya, Elena Corchero questions consumerism and introduces her contributions to Design Activism. 
08 – 18 Oct '09 Young Creative Entrepreneurs — British Council The third Bangkok Design Festival 2009 with The theme Balancing The Future. Design exhibition from local and international designers together with lectures by renowned designers and workshop. 
08 – 11 Oct '09 Featuring the "LFLECT" project, reflective fashion accessories for the urban cyclist. The Cycle Show is the place to find all the latest trends and products for cycling fanatics and amateurs. 
24 – 27 Sep '09 The Bike Feature by JAM Design Selected by Hidden Arts to exhibit work at 100% Design. Exhibition organized by JAM Design. Featuring the "LFLECT" project, reflective fashion accessories for the urban cyclist. 
16 Jul – 13 Dec '09 The Souvenir Effect: Travel fetishes, beyond the clichés Exhibiting the Solar vintage Fan this exhibition explores how “souvenirised” cities, monuments and artworks end up redrawing the collective imagination and even the original motif that generated the “souvenirised” icon. 
15 Jan '09 At BETT: Learning creatively through technology ZippyKit, Remote Impact and HandMade presented at BETT, an event dedicated to showcasing the best in UK and international educational technology products, resources and best practice. 
19 Sep – 30 Sep '08 Solo Exhibition G de Joyas Gallery in Barcelona presents the 7 amulets for climate change jewellery concepts. 
25 Apr – 25 Jul '08 A Solar Vintage dress will be shown in the new Trinity College Science Gallery in Dublin. Science in its various forms has revolutionised the fashion industry. Its impact has been felt in all areas of fashion from conceptual garments for the catwalk to the use of high tech fibers for civilians. 
Nov '07 – Feb '08 Climate Cool Touring exhibition by ReDesign for British Council The Solar Vintage Fan selected by Redesign to be part of their "Climate Cool" touring exhibition in Asia, curated for the British Council China. Highlighting links between design and climate change. 
30 Jan '08 Seamless technology catwalk Museum of Science Solar Vintage will be featured in Seamless 2008, a fashion event featuring innovative and experimental works in computational apparel design, interactive clothing, and technology-based fashion. 
19 – 28 Oct '07 Contains exhibition by ReDesign The Solar Vintage Fan has been selected by Redesign to be part of their "Contains" exhibition which explores the stories behind the products we use every day. 
03 – 29 Oct '07 Saving Planet Earth exhibition at ICA Solar Vintage at the Textile Futures Salon: Wearable technologies made couture. Elena Corchero believes that when a technology is added to an ancient medium like textiles, there is a need to respect and explore its history and traditions. 
06 Aug '07 Unravel technology catwalk Siggraph 07 Solar Vintage will be shown at this year's edition of Unravel International Fashion show. An evening to enjoy the latest in conceptual and innovative wearables. 
18 May '07 Guest Speaker Trade and Economics institute Elena Corchero will be a guest speaker at the Distance Lab presentation showing the solar accessories. 
31 Jul '06 Siggraph Unravel technology catwalk Showing the whiSpiral at Siggraph conference. Unravel brings together the work of designers who are seeking to redefine the notion of ‘wearable.’ |
Publications & Press Releases 
Jan'10 25 that will change design and architecture in 2010 Blueprint searching for the people who are really making change: being proactive, maverick and challenging, rather than simply waiting for a change of government. The January issue compiles a list that includes well-known names and complete newcomers. 
July'09 Entrepreneurial designer Elena Corchero has re-invented eco fashion with clothes and accessories which will literally light up your evening. By threading custom-made solar panels into clothes and accessories, she creates pretty outfits by day that transform into decorative lights. 
Feb'09 Natural Home magazine is the authority on green building and eco-friendly home design. Since 1999, Natural Home has given eco-conscious homeowners the information they need to live in energy-efficient, healthy homes. 
Nov '08 Trends 09/10: Forecasting Mixing and matching creative disciplines, acknowledging that everything influences everything. Editor Kevin Tallon is part of the think tank and lecturer on the world-famous BA fashion course at Central Saint Martins, London. 
Oct '08 Celebrates international contemporary textile design. Drusilla Cole is a writer, artist and illustrator, and for the past 20 years has been a Senior Lecturer at the University of the Arts, London, teaching surface design and textiles. 
May '08 Fashionable Technology by Sabine Seymour Solar Vintage and whiSpiral featured in the fashionable Technology book by Sabine Seymore, a compact survey and an explanation of the role technology plays in a fabric or article of clothing. 
13 Aug '07 Solar Vintage collection featured in The Guardian. Newspaper founded in 1821 with a long history of editorial and political independence. |
Awards & Recognitions
24 Sep '09 LFLECT concept and prototypes receive this award, now in its 14th year. The leading architecture title’s awards have become one of the show’s highlights and the standard of entries was as impressive as ever according to Blueprint editor Vicky Richardson. 
24 Jul '09 Elena Corchero receives the maximum grant award for Lost Values new concepts and prototype development. Nesta Starter for Six is an enterprise training programme that supports up-and-coming creative entrepreneurs across Scotland. 
21 Feb '09 UK Young Fashion Entrepreneur of the year. British Council commendation Elena Corchero receives the judge's special commendation. Ceremony presented by Hilary Alexander, fashion director for The Daily Telegraph, and Andrew Senior head of the British Council’s Creative Industries Unit. 
29 Nov – 12 Dec '08 Research visit with British Council Elena Corchero travelled to India to explore collaborations with highly skilled artisans and outstanding designers that are pushing innovation through tradition, fair trade and organic materials, strengthening the quality and integrity of her products. 
11 Dec '07 Smart and Intelligent Textiles IntertechPira Conference Guest speaker Elena Corchero discusses the historical connections between textiles and technology, presenting demos for what "exploring lost values through clothing and technology" means to her. 
16 – 23 Jun '07 MA Textile Futures Exhibition Solar Vintage will be exhibited at the main gallery in Southampton Row, as part of the MA Textile Futures Degree Show. A great opportunity to meet the Designers and enjoy the eagerly awaited Central Saint Martins Degree Shows. |
Collaborations & Commissions 
Feb '10 Glow in the dark Knitwear collection Ioannis Dimitrousis integrates Glow in the dark Technology for his collection Autumn Winter 2010/11. Shown in February during London Fashion Week 
Jan '10 TypeWear project — Type a Scarf project Collaboration with renowned typographer Henrik Kubel. Customize your own scarf with letters. Write names, messages, dates, places etc. You can make a scarf as long as the full alphabet! 
Nov '09 Retail — Bobbin Bicycles Boutique LFLECT products are now also available at the Bobbin Bicycles Boutique in London. The collection includes scarfs, hats, pompons, lace and snoods! 
Sep '09 Interior Design and Lighting for MYLA Notting Hill Elena Corchero has being commissioned to design the store front and interior lighting for the select Lingery label Myla in Notting Hill. 
29 May '08 Coronation commission Elena Corchero has being commissioned to design the Crown for the 2008 Enjoia't winner, as Solar Vintage was awarded in 2008 with the first prize in technical profesional jewellery by FAD in Barcelona. 
25 –29 Feb '08
Solar Vintage at Milan Fashion week, Sponsored by ANCI to emphasize the role of technology in Fashion. Organized by Amanda Parkes. 
25 Aug '07 Saturday at the Round House, 2-5pm. Latest designs from young designers followed by discussions and feedback with industry professionals from both design and retail backgrounds. 
20 May '06 Future Fashion catwalk by Cute Circuit Showing the whiSpiral in Italy as an initiative of CuteCircuit. Questioning how will we dress tomorrow... Will we wear intelligent garments that adapt to their environments? |
