10 Most unusual eco friendly fashion accessories

Pratik BasuNov 28 2011

Most of us think that fashion accessories are meant only to enhance the beauty of women. But, slowly this idea is changing day by day. Nowadays, eco friendly fashion accessories are in demand as they are made keeping the environment friendly idea in the mind. So modern designers are changing their line of thought and making eco friendly outfits, handbags and accessories.

Eco friendly fashion accessories
Eco friendly fashion accessories

What are the Eco friendly products?

1. Solar necklace

Solar necklace
Solar necklace

Realizing the very need to go green recently Mae has designed a stunning necklace named Lux. This eco friendly fashion product is nothing but a set of solar panels arranged in a perfect synchronous fashion that can be conveniently worn with the normal dress up. There are two models of Lux namely Lux 1 and Lux 2. It is capable of storing the solar energy and with the help of this it makes the LED light to glow, that are beautifully arranged over the necklace like an array.

2. ELLE’s gorgeous solar hand bags

ELLE’s gorgeous solar hand bags
ELLE’s gorgeous solar hand bags

These gorgeous solar hand bags have been designed by eight world famous designers which have contributed much to the environment. The hand bag uses a technology discovered by Kennedy called the Flexible Light and Power pack, which can be connected via a USB port, rechargeable battery and also a solar panel to the right of your bag. The bag can be used for charging your cell phone or as a reading lamp.

3. Solar powered necktie

Solar Powered Necktie
Solar Powered Necktie

Researchers at the Iowa State University have designed unique solar tie from the solar fabrics that has even got a pocket into it to hold your mobile of camera. Solar panel are affixed over the tie for producing a source of energy.

4. Neuber solar bag 1

neuber solar bag 1
neuber solar bag 1

The energy solar bag from the Neuber and Konarka Technologies is claimed to be the lightest solar energy bag ever available in the market. It has got a 1.4 Watt solar energy panel that can charge electronic gadgets up to 5 volts. The most appreciating fact is that, the bag comes with 37 unique cool colors that anyone would like to pick up. It’s also handy to use.

5. Q sound

Q-Sound
Q-Sound

For those who are music freak and also conscious about the environment, Q sound is worth to buy. Designers have developed a Bluetooth headphone called Q sound, which charges using the solar energy. It looks like a type of in ear, headband design that is equipped with amorphous solar silicon cells. The most distinguishing feature is the hexagonal structure of the cells that gives a classy look to the headphone.

6. Solar powered wrist watch

solar powered wrist watch
solar powered wrist watch

The solar driven wrist watch is made of tiny photovoltaic cells that will keep ticking for lifetime taking energy from the sun. There is no need of a battery in it and this type of watch is absolutely water proof. Apart from giving the perfect time, the watch also has got stopwatch and options to switch between two time zones. It is designed so that it does not prove hectic to wear on the wrists.

7. 2 LED solar powered flashlight key ring

2-LED Solar Powered Flashlight Keyring
2-LED Solar Powered Flashlight Keyring

This type of unique key ring has got the unique power to store the solar energy. This energy can then be used when needed. There is a solar panel that is attached at the side of the key ring that continuously absorbs solar energy during daylight and then stores it. It is 6.8 x 3.8 x 1.4 cm (2.7 x 1.5 x 0.4 inches) in dimension that is totally environment friendly and requires no battery in any case.

8. Neon green’s solar bags

Neon Green’s Soular Bags
Neon Green’s Soular Bags

We’re all aware that the solar bags are not the new concept but the one that has got beautiful colorful style in it surely distinguishes itself from the other. Neon Green’s Solar Bags has got so, that is equipped with solar panels meant for recharging the gadgets. It comes in different shapes and sizes making it flexible to the customers what they need for themselves.

9. Ecoist

Ecoist
Ecoist

These are the handbags that are made from recycled wrapper, soda labels, food packages and other recycled materials. The company collects the waste and “up cycle” it to produce this kind of unique limited collection handbags.

10. Recycled keyboard bag

Recycled Keyboard Bag
Recycled Keyboard Bag

Joao Sabino’s keyboard bag is made of 393 keys that is produced in Portuguese white silver model. It is named as Keylver. This limited edition keyboard bag is completely eco friendly and surely looks pretty sweet.

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