"for those who have no home, their coat is also their shelter," so rather than just clothe those in need, she's developed a hybrid shelter and garment—the coat turns into a sleeping bag, using body heat captured during the day to provide extra warmth at night.    The Element S coat is made from Tyvek and wool, simple enough to be made by first time sewers, and, in fact, designed to be. Military Style Windproof Parka For Streetwear, Military Parka With Detachable Hood For Cold Weather, Helping The Homeless, Body Heat, Sleeping Bag, Cold Winter, Magazine Design, Winter Coat, Boyfriend Jeans
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The Empowerment Plan: Veronika Scott's Winter Coat for Detroit - Core77

Veronika Scott, a junior at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, has embarked on a quest to help over 32,000 homeless Detroiters by providing them with something basic, but much needed: a winter coat. The problem of the immense number of homeless is exacerbated by the lack of...

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