ANREALAGE Pairs E Ink Prism Technology With Color-Changing Dresses at Paris Fashion Week
The Japanese designer's Spring/Summer 2027 collection weaves electronic ink elements into six garments that transform appearance through programmable color shifts.
ANREALAGE, the Japanese fashion house founded by designer Kunihiko Morinaga, unveiled six color-changing dresses at Paris Fashion Week on September 29 as part of its Spring/Summer 2027 collection titled “SKIN”. According to E Ink, the technology company behind the innovation, the garments incorporate E Ink Prism 3, a dynamic material that enables programmable color and pattern changes on fabric surfaces.
The collaboration represents a union between traditional textile methods and contemporary material science. Morinaga, known for questioning conventional approaches to form, perception and materials, deployed E Ink Prism to move static fashion into new territory, where a garment’s visual transformation complements its silhouette and construction.
How the Technology Works
Each color-changing dress contains between 1,000 and 2,000 individual E Ink Prism elements arranged in a scale-like formation, according to the company. These components work in concert to generate multiple visual configurations from a single piece. Unlike light-emitting screens, E Ink’s reflective technology relies on ambient light and uses energy only when colors shift, making the approach more sustainable than traditional electronic displays.
A Multiplier for Creative Possibilities
The scale-pattern arrangement of the prism pieces means one garment can present itself as multiple outfits through programmed color sequences. This capability offers what the brand described as a sustainable method to expand the expressive range of an individual dress.
E Ink Prism Beyond Fashion
E Ink Prism is designed as a broader material platform for surfaces that traditionally remain static. Beyond fashion accessories and handbags, the company has explored applications in color-changing vehicles and automotive interiors. The bistable nature of the technology—its ability to hold an image without continuous power consumption—positions it for deployment across IoT devices, digital signage and retail displays.
Naoki Sumita, President of E Ink Japan, said in a statement that the collaboration aligned with both organizations’ vision. “ANREALAGE has a long history of combining craftsmanship, technology, and imagination in ways that challenge how we see everyday materials,” Sumita said. “That ethos closely aligns with E Ink’s vision of transforming traditionally static surfaces into dynamic, expressive experiences.”
Public Viewing and Future Presentations
Following the Paris Fashion Week presentation, ANREALAGE will exhibit the E Ink garments as part of the “JUST AN REAL AGE” exhibition in Paris from October 2 through October 5 at 76 Rue de Turenne. The collection will also appear at select E Ink presentations in 2027, including COMPUTEX 2027 and InfoComm 2027, offering opportunities to examine the craftsmanship at close range.
This article was compiled by the Glamorade editorial desk from the official announcements and reporting listed under Sources.
