New York brand Beck(y) designs bags and accessories made out of recycled skateboards and plush high-end fabrics. Beck(y) chops used skateboards and makes edgy designs such as clutch bags and belt buckles.
For each board received by Beck(y), $3 is donated to organizations dedicated to building and maintaining skateparks across United States.
Implications - The use of upcycled materials is becoming more and more popular in all facets of the design industry, from fashion to interior design. This eco-conscious selling point is made all the more attractive when the materials used come from a modern, familiar piece such as skateboards. Companies that use Beck(y) as an example are sure to resonate well with the activist youth demographic.
What's Driving This Trend
- Upcycled Materials
- Opportunity for businesses to incorporate upcycled materials in their designs and products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
- Skateboard Fashion
- Emerging trend of utilizing skateboard parts in fashion accessories, offering a unique and edgy style for consumers.
- Activist Youth Demographic
- Targeting and engaging with the activist youth demographic by promoting sustainability and supporting skatepark initiatives.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Accessories
- The fashion accessory industry can explore incorporating recycled skateboard parts into their product lines, creating unique and eco-friendly designs.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can look into using upcycled skateboard materials to create eye-catching and sustainable furniture pieces or decorative accents.
- Skateboarding Industry
- The skateboarding industry can embrace the trend by collaborating with fashion brands to create merchandise and accessories using recycled skateboards, tapping into the growing demand for sustainable products.
