August 18, 2011
Silvr Lining Integrates Solar Technology and High Fashion with the GO Collection
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 2 MIN.
LOS ANGELES, CA,- During the Summer of 2010, Silvr Lining Design Director, Sandra Garratt, collaborated with Project Runway (season 2) designer, Andrae Gonzalo, a couple of MIT techies, and a Saville Row English tailor to create The GO Collection; dynamic, urban outerwear for modern people featuring integrated solar power for personal mobile devices.
Four styles integrate solar power and connectivity to personal communication devices creating true mobility for active, tech-savvy people: "Power is Freedom, GO is Freedom."
The Director's Jacket is a hip-length, Bush style jacket popularized by Hollywood movie directors. The Utility Vest is a hooded, Tagua Nut button-front, tech-wise utility vest. The Myer's Topper is a 3/4 length, over-everything coat. The Cargo Pant is a super easy fit classic design.
Fully and independently functioning solar power supply panels are provided for the front pockets of the GO Director?s Jacket, GO Utility Vest, GO Myer?s Topper, and side cargo pockets of the GO Cargo Pant. Output power is highly precise and conditioned for automatic charging of personal devices. These panels can also be used as self-contained, carry-anywhere chargers and are USB 2.0 (ANSI) compliant.
The fabrication is Ultrasuede (TM), a plush, animal friendly, ultra-soft and lightweight fabric that is rugged, stain resistant and easy to wash & dry. All styles come in the GO "Cell" graphic as well as a selection of solid colors and are fully lined. (For more about the fabric, visit: http://www.ultrasuede.com)
Silvr Lining is a progressive, green, design-driven fashion company offering three multifunctional, high-tech fashion and lifestyle brands designed in Downtown LA and made in the USA. The DUGWEAR line combines a California design P.O.V. with high-quality, certified organic fabrics for the active-urban lifestyle.
Sandra Garratt?s award-winning MODBOX line is a high concept modular dressing system that can be layered and draped endlessly for work, play and after 5pm too.
And now, the new GO Collection, an urban outerwear series featuring pocket sized solar power packs, providing customers with personal power, literally.
Visit and find your silver lining at: http://www.silvrlining.com
Original illustrations by Andrae: http://andraegonzalo.com/
Info about the solar panel power supply: http://silvrlining.com/_go_cart_pwrsup_05V-5A-001.htm
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.
