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Solar-Powered Sunglasses

Solar-Powered Ray Bans 'Shama Shades' Can Charge Your Smartphone

— November 14, 2013 — Tech
In modern day society, the majority of the population would agree that the relationship between ourselves and our smart phones is one of dependence. Imagine if you had to go through an entire day without a phone, most people would feel 'naked' and disconnected from the world!

Mumbai designer Sayalee Kaluskar has managed to combine fashion with function with her newest innovation: solar-powered Ray Bans called 'Shama Shades' that can charge your iPhone.

The inspiration behind Kaluskar's product innovation is her knowledge of the increasing dependence society has with their mobile phones. The result is a product combined with sunglasses, a product that is known to serve one sole purpose, to protect our eyes from the sun. Why not make fully functional sunglasses that is able to charge your phone at the same time?

Placing tiny solar panels on its side frames, the panels soak up the sun during the day and are detachable to charge your smartphone when you're not using your sunglasses.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Fashion - The rise of solar-powered wearables provides an opportunity for companies to innovate and provide eco-friendly solutions for everyday fashion.
2. Smartphone-charging Sunglasses - The integration of solar panels into sunglasses creates an opportunity for consumers to keep their devices charged while on-the-go.
3. Multifunctional Accessories - The trend towards multifunctional accessories such as solar-powered sunglasses has the potential to disrupt traditional accessory markets.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can incorporate solar-powered wearables to create sustainable fashion options.
2. Technology - The development of solar-powered technology provides opportunities for innovation within the tech industry.
3. Outdoor Recreation - The combination of solar-powered sunglasses and smartphone charging presents an opportunity for companies within the outdoor recreation industry to provide a functional and practical product for consumers.
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