This Spring, Jessie participated in a special charity project for Elle Magazine along with seven other designers, creating a one-of-a kind solar-powered hand bag.  Each bag features a flexible solar panel, an HBLED light, a rechargeable battery pack, and a USB port that can actually keep your cell phone charged.  The bags were produced in a collaboration with Portable Light Project, a non-profit initiative that provides solar textile kits to empower those who do not have access to electricity.  All eight bags are up for auction right now, with all of the proceeds going to the Portable Light Project.  Click here to bid on Jessie's bag and other great designs from Vena Cava, Diane von Furstenberg, and Maria Cornejo.

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The Portable Light team works with non-governmental organizations to train women on integrating solar technology into local textile materials, producing a range of products the generate clean, sustainable enery and light, while supporting local economies.  To find out more about the project, please visit Elle.com or portablelight.org.