This dress, constructed with stitched conductive organza stripes, functions as a soft, wearable, and reconfigurable power-distribution substrate for attaching individual silicone-coated electronic modules (the “leeches”) that illuminate the dress.

A single power module can be attached at the shoulder. This module can power up to ten Leeches scattered around the body. The red LEDs inside the Leeches resemble power-hungry creatures that, once attached, suck or draw power (the metaphoric "blood") from your body.The Leeches can be attached in a variety of positions and configurations. They are held in place by magnetic snaps, which act both as mechanical and electrical connections.