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If I was a chick there would be no competition.  Not only would I wear this dress to my prom, but every single one of my bridesmaids would be decked out in 24,000 LED bulbs.

Created by two designers in London for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, the LED bulbs of the Galaxy Dress are diffused by layers of silk chiffon and a silk crinoline skirt. Embedded in the spaces between the LEDs are at least 4000 Swarovski crystals. No woman has yet worn this dress as it went right from the design floor to the museum and with a price tag that’s sure to be in the hundreds of thousands or even the millions, there’s little chance most women (or men, we don’t judge) will even have a chance.

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Here at Gearfuse, we’ve seen loads of stuff that has no practical use in real world applications. Take that toaster scanner thing for example, a neat idea but totally worthless to anyone who isn’t scamming people by selling Mother Teresa-faced toast on eBay.  We recently took a look at JooYoun Paek’s website. She’s an artist and interactive designer that takes practical things, doubles them, then combines them creating a whole new worthless product no one will ever use. Don’t believe me? Check out her site to see one of the most absurd motor cycle helmets ever conceived. blah blah blahs lbhsldjf

While we applaud her enthusiasm, her latest design, the self-sustainable chair had us in awe. The idea is similar to those cushions integrated into pajamas, where not being able to find a seat is never a problem. It’s claimed to be a wearable piece of furniture taking on the appearance of a dress or garbage bag, whichever you prefer. The rear-end is inflatable, forming into a chair via pumps in the shoes. Paek hopes it will “transform the humdrum experiences produced by routine walking commutes into an amusing interactive performance.”  All it’s really going to do is make you look ridiculous, but being a design from JooYoun Paek, I guess that’s the point.

Editor’s Note: The suit is ridiculous. Watch the video. Read Ryan’s ramblings if you must.

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While not as tasty as Apple pie or a Mac Pro, these cufflinks are sufficient enough to pick up even the dorkiest of women. Designed by Etsy user Beaujangles (what a great semi-racist pun!), these go for $50 a set. While you might find that expensive, consider what a good pair of cufflinks would cost you from Nordstrom or a similar store. Plus, this way you get to help out the DIY community and you get a pair of cufflinks that’s unrivaled in unique quality. Hurry up and get a pair before Jobs sues the living shit out of this dude.

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Mary Huang knows what girls like, which is why she’s probably doing so well at UCLA’s Design and Media Arts department. Mary is teaming with talent and has used her creativity and skill to create a beautiful LED dress made from woven cotton jersey and hand-crocheted flowers. Fancy!

Around 24 LEDs are integrated into the dress and are powered via batteries or an obnoxious AC adaptor. The reasoning for the AC adaptor? She thinks the dress can also double as lamp when not being worn. As part of her “Rhyme & Reason” collection, the LED dress and Mary’s other designs are sure to act as her leaping stone into the fashion industry. One thing’s for sure: that dress is prettier than a lot of other designs out there.

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Grab your baskets, cooler, and your favorite lady, and take a stroll out to the park because picnic planning just got a lot easier. The Spontaneous Picnic Dress doubles as a faux-retro fashion statement for your girl, while offering a place to lounge, eat, and possibly even mix up some drinks if the picnic spirit chooses you for its outdoor eating agenda. Remember to watch out for that meddling Yogi Bear.

Made using 3 food related fabrics (although the dress most likely doesn’t taste very good), the “Buttercup” dress is great for a Spring venture to your favorite picnicking spot. Oh, and not to mention easy access to the va-jay-jay for a little post-lunch fornication. — Andrew Dobrow

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