# Power-Generating Couture The Dandelion Wearable Windmill by Mary Huang and Jennifer Kay By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandelion-wearable-windmill References: [rhymeandreasoncreative](http://www.rhymeandreasoncreative.com/portfolio/index.php) Although the Dandelion wearable windmill would seem like a cumbersome contraption to actually don -- I have to admit that I kind of like it. Whimsical and somehow classy, it is not only beautiful, it is also environmentally-friendly. Designed by Mary Huang and Jennifer Kay, the Dandelion wearable windmill is fashioned from 99% of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting). Creating it's own energy by simply walking with it on or standing amidst gusty winds, you can harness the energy to power [portable devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Energy Generation:** The trend of creating wearable devices that can generate and store energy. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of using recycled materials and eco-friendly practices in fashion design. - **Portable Energy Solutions:** The trend of developing compact and efficient energy sources for portable devices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace sustainable practices and incorporate energy-generating technologies into wearable designs. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore innovative ways to generate power from wearable devices. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop portable energy solutions for devices that rely on on-the-go power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deconstructed Windmill Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wip-windmill-in-play.md) - [Travel-Ready Wind Turbines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator.md) - [Portable Wind Turbine Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-20.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md) - [Portable Energy Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-energy-generator.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Regenerative Cycling Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-keeper.md)