Famed Japanese designer Junya Watanabe created a stylish coat that utilizes solar power. Designed for the Fall/Winter 2016 season, this coat is made to keep wearers protected from the outdoor elements while keeping their phones completely charged.
Known for his avant-garde tailoring, Watanabe juxtaposed his unique aesthetic with modern technology to create this solar-powered trench coat. The stylish piece of outerwear is outfitted with four solar panels on its back, while two solar panels decorate the front. The jacket also features a hidden interior power pack that offers portable charging capabilities.
While fashion designers have been venturing into the emerging wearable tech market, it is quite surprising and refreshing to see a niche designer such as Junya Watanabe also follow suit with mixing high-tech and high fashion.
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This Junya Watanabe Coat Uses Solar Power to Charge iPhones
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Tech Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to integrate technology with clothing.
2. Solar-powered Wearables - Potential for solar panels to power wearable devices and garments.
3. Portable Charging Solutions - Demand for clothing items with built-in power packs for on-the-go charging.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion & Apparel - Fashion industry could explore new possibilities by incorporating technology into clothing.
2. Renewable Energy - Solar power industry can expand into the wearable technology market.
3. Consumer Electronics - Opportunity for electronic companies to collaborate with fashion designers on innovative wearable charging solutions.