Dutch clothing brand Byborre has collaborated with the Dominican Order of Preachers to create an updated unisex version of the friar's habit. More about Byborre updates traditional friar's habit for a new generation
These responsive garments by Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject feature "electric muscles" that assist elderly wearers to walk, stand up and climb stairs. More about Yves Béhar's Aura Power Clothing helps the elderly with mobility
Dutch fashion designer Pauline van Dongen has created a smart top that vibrates in response to bad posture. More about Pauline van Dongen designs clothes that correct your posture
Danish designer Emma Jorn has partnered with rainwear specialist Ilse Jacobsen to design a range of waterproofs that are easy to wear while cycling. More about Emma Jorn designs rainproof skirts, dresses and jumpsuits for cyclists
Fashion brand COS and Australian design duo Daniel Emma's Hang Me Up to Dry installations use furniture to highlight the timelessness of the classic white shirt (+ slideshow). More about COS and Daniel Emma celebrate the classic white shirt with set of installations
Massachusetts design studio Nervous System has revealed a dress made from 1,600 rigid pieces of Nylon fabricated using a technique referred to as 4D printing (+ movie). More about Nervous System creates "4D-printed" dress made of nylon petals and scales
ODO, a San Francisco-based apparel company, has developed a line of self-cleaning T-shirts and denim jeans that "never stink or stain" (+ movie). More about ODO unveils cotton jeans and T-shirts that clean themselves
Google data and mouse movements become customisable textile patterns in Print All Over Me's fashion collaboration with artist Lia and studio Sosolimited. More about Print All Over Me turns search terms and mouse activity into textile patterns
Sarcastic Olympic souvenirs for those who are cynical about the games are now available at Dezeen Super Store, 38 Monmouth Street, London WC2. More about Reality Check souvenirs by Tobatron at Dezeen Super Store
Clothing brand Levi's is introducing garments adapted for commuter cyclists, including jeans featuring storage for a bike lock. More about Commuter by Levi’s
London fashion designer Lu Flux has launched her autumn/winter collection 2010, which features salvaged textiles and fairytale characters. More about Dame and Knight by Lu Flux
It's taken a while, but German-born designer Moritz Waldemeyer has sent some official pictures of the laser suit he created for U2 singer Bono for their current world tour. More about Bono's Laser Stage Suit by Moritz Waldemeyer
Digital communications agency Etre have created gloves that expose the tips of the thumb and index finger, specifically designed for using touch-screen devices. More about Etre Touchy by Etre
San Francisco designer Yves Behar of fuseproject has designed a range of sustainable underwear for online clothing retailer PACT. More about PACT underwear by Yves Behar
A new store designed by architect William Russell of Pentagram for clothing designer Margaret Howell opened in Paris last week. More about Margaret Howell store by Pentagram