# Solar-Powered Parasols Elena Corchero's Collection Blends Vintage Fabrics and Green Tech By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tech-meets-vintage-solar-powered-fan-and-parasol-lighting References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/8/view/5886/solar-vintage-by-spanish-fashion-designer-elena-corchero.html) & [elenacorchero](http://www.elenacorchero.com/) Wearable computer clothing is usually designed by males and has a decidedly male flavor. Now comes Elena Corchero and her lovely [vintage fabrics melded with technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-martina-calvi-collection). Corchero's [parasol and fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-umbrella), for example, will gather energy from the sun when used outside. When brought inside, they will emit a lovely soft glow. Elena Chorchero calls her collection "solar vintage." Using resistors, LEDs and [solar cells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp), she adds them to the brightly colored and embellished fabrics for truly green accessories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wearable Technology:** Corchero's fusion of vintage fabrics with technology creates an opportunity for disruption in the wearable technology industry. - **Green Energy:** Corchero's use of solar energy for her parasols prompts an opportunity for disruption in the green energy industry. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Corchero's creation of 'solar vintage' accessories presents an opportunity for disruption in the sustainable fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Corchero's unique combination of vintage fabrics and modern technology paves the way for disruption in the fashion industry. - **Technology:** Corchero's use of technology in fashion presents an opportunity for disruption in the technology industry. - **Renewable Energy:** Corchero's use of solar cells in her parasols presents an opportunity for disruption in the renewable energy industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Connected Dual Functioning Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hulasol.md) - [Grid-Connected Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-electric-pavilion.md) - [Croatian Crocheted Umbrellas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-umbrella-design-lifestyle.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Urban Solar Charging Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perovia.md) - [Solar Panel Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tapestry.md)