by: Ann-Christine Andréasson
A glove that works as a cell phone, a vest that senses danger and a tank top that measures heart rate. It seems that the hi-tech textiles by Swedish School of Textiles researcher Lena Berglin could turn anyone into a superhero.
Festival time — Swedish indie music invades France
For artists from a small country like Sweden, international fame is vital. French indie festival Les Femmes s’en Mêlent celebrates female artists — and in 2009, the lineup includes six Swedish bands. Watch their videos and find out what Frida Hyvönen and the others have to say about music, fame and inspiration.
