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Noon Solar starts selling the Spring/Summer 2008 solar bag collection. The first model launched is the Logan satchel which comes in three different finishings: the all leather Black Logan for $ 476.- the Midnight/Slate Logan and at the bottom the Chocolate/Olive Logan. The last two models go for $ 452.- each.

Noon Solar is not just making Solar bags, their solar bags are made of materials that can either bio-degrade naturally or be reclaimed and re-used. This ‘cradle to cradle’ philosophy, rather than the common ‘cradle to grave’ product lifespan helps minimizing the growth of our already overflowing landfills.

The use of an high end solar-to-electricity conversion module which shows the loading status of the battery, a very helpful feature to manage your power hungry gadgets, stores the sun energy for rainy or cloudy days.

Additionally the power module can be charged via mains to have power in your bag in case the sun is hiding too long. A handy power source when out and away from the power grid.

How do you get your hands on one of those cool but hot Logan satchels? Send an e-mail to: info@noonsolar.com that includes your name, shipping address and type of cell phone you own. Each bag will be shipped with the corresponding cell phone connector identified in the e-mail. On top of that, you get an ipod/iphone adapter.

Noon Solar will send you a PayPal invoice that can be settled via PayPal or with with a credit card (no need to be a PayPal member). Alternatively you can give them a call at 773-225-6141 and give the credit card number over the phone.

The ‘Willow tote‘ solar bag for the ladies will be available for sale in a week or two according to Noon Solar. We will let you know when the Willow tote hits the store.

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The magic or practicality of renewable energy provided by sun light and transforming it into electrical energy via solar cells has attracted Italian fashion designer Ennio Capasa from CoSTUME NATIONAL to create a range of high end - high tech Solar Handbags combining fashion, functionality and technology wrapped in Italian design.

Fine strips of mini-solar panels in contrasting colors on the front of the bag supply a small battery concealed in the lining.

The bag scome with a selection of connectors that adapt to every brand of cell phone, iPod and other digital accessories.

For women, the Solar Bag comes is two stylistic variants: the burgundy or black suede bauletto or the classic handbag. The male version offers a city bag made from brushed calfskin or buffalo.

For years, Ennio Capasa has experimented with sustainable materials — bamboo mixed with cashmere for example, and with new concepts. The solar handbag is his latest exploration in sustainable fashion using solar technology in combination with bag design, making Italian luxury contemporary.

CoSTUME NATIONAL is a luxury goods brand creating innovative style by merging street and couture with day and evening wear elements.

Ennio Capasa founded together with his brother CoSTUME NATIONAL in 1986 with stores in Milan, Rome, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo.

Generating your own electricity for your cell phone, audio player or PDA has never been more fashionable. The launch date of the solar bags is set for September 2008.

[via: fashion & runway]

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We had an article on talk2myShirt last October speculating about the revival of the BoomBox trend of the 80s in form of bags and backpacks with speaker and amplifier integrated to hook up to our 21st century small audio players like the iPod.

Sure enough another option is coming to the market via iWorld with a bag design that takes the retro spirit for a Wearable boombox to a higher level.

With the fashionable retro design of the Boom Bag in the style of an Tape Deck or an DJ Mixer, sharing music has never been more fun.

This Boom Bags will let you share your music wherever you are, in the park or on the cool beach party or on the sports ground to cheer you on, the reasons for having a boom bag box are endless.

Revive the spirit of the 80’s Boom Box era with this 21st century wearable boom bag that cleverly hides an FM radio and set of speakers ready to connect any portable audio device like iPod or other MP3 player, mobile phone, CD player anything that comes with an 3.5mm headphone plug and gives out an audio signal.

In the 80s many carried around big boom boxes. At the begin of the 21st century we can carry around boom bags that give off sound just like the boomboxes in the last century only we have now the option of a soft touch and multifunctional boomboxes that double as bag.

Boombox evolution enabled by wearable technologies

The price for this retro hip bag is very reasonable at £18.99 which makes in $37.82 in US currency. Available via iWorld’s online shop.

[via Chip Chick]

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Urban Tool the Digital Lifestyle label from Vienna is preparing the launch of another cool urban tool, the Urban Performer Unit.We have seen last month the perCushion, a pillow that allows to make phone calls, a great accessory for the digital lifestyle at home.

The target for the Urban Performer Unit is the digital lifestyle on the move.

A unisex handbag with crystallized controlling. The bag allows to control the iPod from its outside surface which incorporates Swarovski crystals.

The crystals indicate the iPod functions and status. A sophisticated design combining technology with emotion.

The bags outer material is fine black leather which gives a high contrast for the crystal coding of the iPod functions: Play/Stop/Pause, Forward/Back and Volume +/-

Next to the iPod, the bag is prepared to take all your digital lifestyle tools like PDA, cellphone and (digital) wallet neatly arranged and ready for use.

Launch date for the Urban Performer Unit is set for Christmas 2008 with a price tag of 329,00 EUR ($517.80)

The Urban Performer Unit is a creative merge of technology, emotional materials and sophisticated design, demonstrating the future of interactive fashion accessories.

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In time for the sunny season Sunload started rolling out the 2008 Solar bags we wrote about back in January.

The first in our overview is the SolarRucksack (backpack) which comes in two sizes, small and large and many color shades.

Sunloads Solar bags come with a ‘on board’ storage battery and can operate any electric device via a USB connection or 12V car adapter.

The solar charging electronic Sunload uses is one of the best i have seen in the market. Controlled via a keypad with illuminated load status display, the internal lithium-ion battery has a power rating of (70Wh) and a capacity of 4.500mAh. This capacity allows many charges for an iPod, iPhone, Blackberry and similar portable devices.

The large solar panel delivers ~6W, a voltage of ~16,7V and current of ~360mAh when the sun hits it head on. All in all, a real power house bag.

The SolarRucksack comes in many different colors like: black, brown, red, orange, royal blue, navy, silver or tricolor and some more on request. The price is €599.- ($ 942.97) direct by Sunload.

Next to the new Solar Rucksack, Sunload has the SolarShopper, a nice and practical shopping bag (material: truck tarpaulins).

Available in many different colors like: traffic white, light ivory, zinc yellow, signal yellow, pure orange, traffic red, carmine red, yellow green, moss green, sky blue, cobalt blue, silver, grey, jet black. The price is €499.- ($ 785.15) direct by Sunload.

By adding constantly new models, Sunload has a large selection by now which makes it easy to select the best fitting Solar bag for almost any occasion an, taste and purpose.

Wherever you go, wherever you are, any time the sun is shining, the Solar power will be with you.

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Noon launched last autumn the most stylish looking Solar totes and satchels which have sold out already. If you did not manage to get your Noon Solar bag you have another chance: in a few days Noon will launch the Spring 2008 Solar totes and satchels collection looking as gorgeous as the last line.

The new models (pictured on the left) are the Sawyer, a unisex messenger bag in mustard and chocolate and the Oakley, a maroon tote.

Among the solar bags in the market, Noon’s solar bags are not only very fashionable looking, they come with a high end solar-to-electricity conversion module. The module shows the loading status of the battery, a very helpful feature to manage your power eating gadgets. In case of rainy days you can load up the bags power module via mains to ensure enough power is in your bag for an extra charge of the portable devices while on a extended road trip.

Noon takes the environmental sustainability to the a highest levels using carefully chosen materials for their bags based on sustainability, longevity, and beauty.

Materials that can either bio-degrade naturally or be reclaimed and re-used. This ‘cradle to cradle’ philosophy, rather than the common ‘cradle to grave’ product lifespan helps minimizing the growth of our already overflowing landfills.

The Spring 2008 Solar bag collection will be available in April online and in retail stores in US. As soon as the new bags become available we will beam it up here on our blog to make sure you get your Noon Solar bag before they are sold out.

[source: treehugger]

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SOLARC a German company developing, producing and selling high-quality, low power photovoltaic devices is fully in line with our 2008 expectation: the year of Solar fashion.

Being environmental conscious has never been more fun, trendy and good looking.

SOLARC’s new solar bag has been developed in cooperation with Artbag24, another Germany based company that makes hip bags with exchangeable covers, making it possible to switch between a wide selection of designs.

The same concept was taken over to SOLARC’s new solar bag model with the addition of a flexible and powerful solar module integrated in the cover of the bag.

This solar bag will charge easily ‘on-the-go’ small electronic devices such as PDAs, GPS, cell phones, MP3-Players, by using one of the many device specific cable plugs Solarc is offering.

The solar charging system includes an electronic unit with integrated battery and a variety of plugs for cell-phones, PDAs, MP3-player …

Below a small selection of the many different designs the Solar bag is available:

The concept of selecting from a wide range of designs with integrated solar panel not only makes the bag an eye-catcher but also an energy-catcher.

This sexy Solar bag is available directly by Solarc for 149,90 EUR ($229.37)

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Reware made a big impression in the solar bag market last June with the introduction of the Beach Tote, an outstanding practical and stylish beach tote with solar charging function.

This year, Reware is giving the solar power to the business people that can only dream from being on the beach right now.

The ProFolio is a roomy attaché, good and solid looking, not too fancy - it’s after all for business purpose that gives your laptop, iPod and Blackberry a comfortable and protective home with charging capability while rushing from one meeting to the other on sunny days.

Laptop charging will not be possible based on the power rating of the solar panel but all your other electronic stuff will be charged fine. You do need to have an car-charger adapter for your device like iPod or PDA as Reware’s bags use the car-charger plug as their standard connector.

It’s easy from their perspective but not everyone owns a car-charger for the iPod and others so make sure you have or buy one when picking up the ProFolio.

Having said this, the ProFolio is an OK bag that can give you the extra minutes to finish your all important business call. Better save that sorry.

You can get this classic briefcase for and introductory price of $299.00 directly from Reware’s online store.

If you have a bit (more) money to spare you might hold off right now and wait for the Voltaic Generator brief case that can power even your laptop but it will set you back by $599.00

As always, the choice is yours we only point you in the right direction

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