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33 Upcycled Clothing Ideas

From Recycled Paper Blazers to Upcycled Clothing Cushions

— February 26, 2013 — Eco
With spring right around the corner, there's no better time to start getting rid of your winter wardrobe, and these creatively upcycled clothing ideas are a great way to make use of your old and outdated apparel.

Instead of throwing all your unwanted pieces of clothing in the trash, why not get a little innovative and transform them into pieces you can actually wear again? These upcycled design ideas include taking your old and tattered ensembles, and turning them into something completely new and usable. From old sweaters that are turned into cushion covers to old denim pieces being transformed into haute couture collections, these inventive ideas are a great way to make use of what you already have.

These upcycled designs are a great way to revamp your wardrobe on a budget, and create some stunning pieces no one else will likely have.
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Woven Recycled Apparel
Woven Recycled Apparel
The Levi's Artisan Collection For Spring 2013 is Made From Blankets
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Limited-Edition Upcycled Fashion
Limited-Edition Upcycled Fashion
Looptworks Uses Second-Hand Material to Create Superior Designs
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Beer Bottle Jeans
Beer Bottle Jeans
The Bonobos Earth Day Denim Style Pants are Made From Recycled Plastic
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Newspaper-Clad Visage Tees
Newspaper-Clad Visage Tees
Reviled Clothing Creates an Eco-Friendly Article
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Recycled Olympic Wear Frocks
Recycled Olympic Wear Frocks
The Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci Unity Dress is F
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Recycled Launderable Tuxes
Recycled Launderable Tuxes
Cintas Corp's Washable Tuxedo is Incredibly Eco-Friendly
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Cute Collared Murses
Cute Collared Murses
These Stylish Upcycled Suit Totes Are Functional and Eco-Friendly
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Hip Upcycled Fashion
Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Ravishing Recycable Gowns
Ravishing Recycable Gowns
The Green Dress by Johanne Bertaux and David Yiu is Waste-Free
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Upcycled Leather Satchels
Upcycled Leather Satchels
The Sway Creates Incredibly Stylish Clothing for the Edgy Girl
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Recycled Paper Blazers
Recycled Paper Blazers
The Aki Goto Paper Bag Jacket is an Environmental Fashion Statement
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Upcycled Canned Fashions
Upcycled Canned Fashions
The Michael Mixell 'Pull My Tabs' Collection is Quirky and Unexpected
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Recycled Nylon Runways
Recycled Nylon Runways
The Lidija Kolovrat Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Urban-Chic
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Upcycled Artisanal Couture
Upcycled Artisanal Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring Couture 2013 Collection was Divine
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Formalwear Carriers
Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
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Office Attire-Inspired Purses
Office Attire-Inspired Purses
The BTC Elements Tie Clutch Turns Menswear Into a Fashion Piece
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Recycled Soft Drink Apparel
Recycled Soft Drink Apparel
Fashion Brands Give Coca-Cola rPET Shirts a Designer's Touch
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Cinderella Couture
Cinderella Couture
Upcycled Fashion Rags by Zsofia Kormos for ‘Hundertwasser'
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DIY Tee Upcycling
DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Patchwork Denim Runways
Patchwork Denim Runways
The Melissa Siegrist Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Retro-Infused
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Upcycled Couture
Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Recycling-Themed Fashion
Recycling-Themed Fashion
The Interview Russia June-July 2012 Editorial Shows Sustainable Clothes
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Paper Crane Frocks
Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Recycled Outerwear Runways
Recycled Outerwear Runways
The Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sustainably Chic
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Recycled Reptilian Fashion
Recycled Reptilian Fashion
Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse Respects and Reproduces Nature
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