Super Terrific Japanese Thing: Solar Power Bra
Why does this bra need solar power? To power that electronic billboard, of course, which allows the wearer to create message of her (or his, I guess) own making. The solar power and green color are supposed to promote environmental awareness, as are the reusable plastic cups stored on the bra’s cups, which will usefully lessen the need for plastic bottles and disposable cups for any girl willing to dig down her blouse when a beverage is presented. I have to admit, I’m genuinely impressed by this bra, as I would have totally assumed Japan’s environmental awareness bar would have stopped at being green and being placed on the Japanese girl with the largest rack. (Via Pink Tentacle)
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