Solar powered fashion

I just read this article on ecouterre.com on solar powered hats and matching gloves. Surprisingly their fashion appeal is not as hideous as I would have expected. And the idea is simple, but intelligent; especially for someone like myself who is always cold and hates winter. Called endless warm, the extra thin solar panels are shaped like snowflakes and convert solar energy into heat. German creator Yiran Qian was a finalist in Designboom's Green Life contest with his concept. I tried to do some research to find out when and for how much these accessories would be released, but had no luck. I'm assuming the idea is still fresh and
is awaiting marketing. However, these articles of clothing are not the only solar powered concept out there. A recent article on treehugger.com announced that soon a solar powered bikini will be available. Another clothing item that is already available for purchase with its solar abilities is the SCOTTeVEST, a coat with a solar panel that connects to a power source in one of its thirty pockets. It can then power any device capable of being charged using a USB. Direct sunlight is not a requirement and the item currently runs for $534.98 on pre-order...yikes!