[grow_thumb image=”https://telecareaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Guardian-Angel-necklace.jpg” thumb_width=”150″ /]Out of Singapore is a pretty silver necklace or bracelet that does more than adorn: with the press of its small silver button, it can help the wearer get away from an uncomfortable or harassing situation in a public setting (like the workplace, a bar or party) by sending that ‘nick of time’ fake call to your iPhone by Bluetooth LE. Or if held down for over 3 seconds in an emergency, it sends an SOS text, coordinates and a Google Map link via the phone to designated recipients (not law enforcement.) The Guardian Angel pendant was developed by ad agency JWT Singapore to support AWARE (Association of Women for Action and Research) in Singapore through a 10 percent per unit donation, and is available at local retailer My Room Retail or internationally via their website for US$120 (UK£71) plus shipping, handling and optional bracelets. What isn’t clear is if a smartphone is needed–the website indicates that an app must be downloaded from the Apple AppStore but the Daily Mail article says it works with any phone. Also PSFK review, ABC (US) News. What’s a little disappointing is that the first function (‘get me away from this creep’ self-call) is being more widely touted than the second (‘the creep is coming after me with handcuffs, and he’s not a cop’ SOS). This Editor also wonders how reachable the necklace in particular would be in a truly dangerous situation. But it is certainly better than the alternative. Hat tip to Editor Toni Bunting.

[grow_thumb image=”https://telecareaware.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/first_sign_clip-1.jpg” thumb_width=”120″ /]In TTA 6 March we covered another ‘fashionable safety’ item, the First Sign hair clip, which is more violent crime deterrence and recording-oriented. It senses impact and sends audio/video/GPS location to monitors plus designated recipients along with a pre-recorded announcement that it is gathering evidence. It succeeded in its Indiegogo financing round and is available for pre-order here for estimated November delivery at $50-75 plus monitoring. But so far, fashion hasn’t made its way into the maddeningly institutional PERS design (though Chubb has given it a whirl with its Glasgow competition recently.)