stupidDOPEMedia's video: Lea Galice Blends Tech and Fashion with Galanck Bags on Thread Counts

(via stupidDOPE.com) Like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, it's a match made in heaven when new tech and fashion intersect. I'm a huge fan of startups and their largely innovative ideas, as they are a powerful force driving the evolution of wearable. Very recently, I had the opportunity to visit Paris while collecting footage for . Fashion Week was wrapping up, but Seine City never ceases when it comes to haute couture. For this segment of Thread Counts, meet Lea Galice, CEO and co-founder of Galanck. I met Lea last year while zipping around the Movin' On Summit, Montreal's mobility conference that explores futuristic solutions to current global issues. Her brand, Galanck, is a game changer for those of us with an active lifestyle. Their ethos resonates with me, as they believe that mobility is the physical form of Independence. As a forerunner in the efforts to curb the usage of pollutive means of transportation, Galanck aims to make navigating the streets safer for commuters and the general public alike. With the assistance of a couple designers, Galanck backpacks are infused with Google Maps-esque tech that keeps it's wearers secure whilst traveling the roads. Whether you bike, board or blade, Galanck is where safety and high fashion mix. The bags look are astonishingly clean-cut and theft deterrent. When powered on, each backpack becomes a beacon that safely alerts the wearer's surroundings of an upcoming directional turn. Aside from it being linked via Bluetooth to a nifty navigation app, each bag from Galanck is luminous, providing turning indicators for nearby drivers who otherwise would not notice your presence. The shoulder straps vibrate with ample distance from each projected turn, and the bag itself is waterproofed, making it a road-worthy accessory that's ready to move with you when you're ready to get moving. In the interest being spoiler-alert free, I'd say just click on the video above to learn why Lea's groundbreaking mesh of technology and style is slated to amplify the assurance of commuters who choose not to travel by conventional automotive methods.