# Solar-Powered Charger Coats This Junya Watanabe Coat Uses Solar Power to Charge iPhones By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2016-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-power References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/03/16/junya-watanabe-solar-powered-coat/) & [dailyreadlist](http://dailyreadlist.com/article/junya-watanabes-solar-powered-coat-76) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-junya-watanabe-man). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet). While fashion designers have been venturing into the emerging [wearable tech market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing), 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Solar-Powered Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-blanket.md) - [Transparent Puffer Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solament.md) - [Advanced Technology Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket.md) - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-parka.md) - [Solar-Powered Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpt02-sol-headphones.md) - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md)