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.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wearable Tech Fashion
- Opportunity for fashion designers to integrate technology with clothing.
- Solar-powered Wearables
- Potential for solar panels to power wearable devices and garments.
- Portable Charging Solutions
- Demand for clothing items with built-in power packs for on-the-go charging.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fashion & Apparel
- Fashion industry could explore new possibilities by incorporating technology into clothing.
- Renewable Energy
- Solar power industry can expand into the wearable technology market.
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for electronic companies to collaborate with fashion designers on innovative wearable charging solutions.
