Abstract: Apparatus, system, and method embodiments are disclosed for illuminating clothing, fashion accessories, and other items using diffusion and reflection of light from a light source. A fashion accessory can include a diffusion layer to provide a unique visual appearance from the light source based on the diffusion layer's manipulation of photon wavelength. The diffusion layer can reside under an exterior shell of the fashion accessory and diffuse light from the light source, providing a unique design aspect to the fashion accessory. The fashion accessory can further include a light refraction chamber to direct light in a visually appealing way, providing variations in quality and texture of the light that an observer sees. Additional layers of material over the exterior shell can provide additional variations in quality and texture of the observed light.

Abstract: Leather and similar materials are formed using graduated molds. A solvent is applied to the leather to saturate the leather. The saturated leather is put through a series of molds, each being more pronounced than the previous. An elastomer is applied after molding to provide structural support for features created through molding.