If you want to see a "unique" soft dog carrier, that serves as a coat, lead, and carrier, go to this site. When I saw it I laughed and laughed.
Couldn't picture our yorkies in that gadget, altho it might be handy for some. Our girls don't weigh much so it could come in handy I suppose.
http://www.DesignerDogwear.com Click on PORTAPUP
We already have the PouchPup when they were smaller.
As for the mic around the collar, it wouldn't work with us either, they wear a harness also.