With 50% of Japanese women under the age of 34 being single, the country is facing a marriage crisis. Marriage is on the decline as the average age of a first time bride is now 28. Sensing a marketing opportunity, in steps Triumph with its new Konkatsu bra, which helps desperate women count down the minutes until they "snag" a husband. Now before you let fly about how offensive the garment is (and it truly, truly is) we think it might have a practical application.
It's just a gimmick and isn't for sale, but we think it would be a hilarious undergarment to wear on a date when you'd really rather the guy run out of your apartment screaming. Just strip down to the bustier with a countdown to a marriage proposal and watch him speed out the door in horror! We wouldn't try this on a date who works for Homeland Security or your local police force, because it actually looks like some kind of timed explosive device. You might find yourself in an undisclosed location answering questions about how you feel about America and democracy. Take a look:
MSNBC reports that Triumph, a lingerie firm from Japan, has created a solar bra that captures the sun's energy through a solar panel. The bra can then use this captured energy to power a small gadget, such as a cell phone or an iPod.
Ladies, take your battle for the environment a little closer to your heart with a solar-powered bra that can generate enough electric energy to charge a mobile phone or an iPod. Oh, it also has pouches to store water so you don't have to carry around environmentally unfriendly plastic.
Lingerie maker Triumph International Japan Ltd unveiled its environmentally friendly, and green colored, "Solar Power Bra" on Wednesday in Tokyo.
It features a solar panel worn around the stomach.
As you can see in the photograph the solar bra also requires the wearing of a fairly large solar panel around the stomach. You can learn more about the new bra in the Reuters video below.
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