Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. —Coco Chanel

Artworks include Hannah Perner-Wilson and Mika Satomi's "Massage me," an interactive, wearable computer that allows users to play a video game and massage a friend at the same time, developed in Linz, Austria; Takehito Etani's "Masticator," headgear that gives audio-visual feedback of chewing during meals; and Yu-Shin 'Mue' Kim's fantastic knitwear, which pushes the boundaries between clothing and sculpture. In addition, local artist Sha Sha Higby will perform within her exquisite and ephemeral body sculpture of layered wood, silk, paper, urushi, ceramic, and gold leaf. Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Don't miss demonstrations of the latest trends in heated clothes, electroluminescent wire, soft circuitry, green innovations and new materials. Wear or bring your own full-body, wearable art and receive half-off museum admission to this event. Everyone is encouraged to then loan their personal creations to the Exploratorium for a temporary en masse sculpture reflecting the innovative spirit of the Bay Area.

The clothing will be hung from the rafters that evening, to remain suspended above the museum floor for three months. Details on how to contribute wearable art to the clothesline project can be found at 415-561-0361. To receive your wearable art discount, you must present your costume at the door. Discounts are for April 25 only. -- www.exploratorium.edu