Recycled bags have gone from being being popular among the artsy and eco crowds to being high-end fashion must-haves.
Instead of being made of old sails or vintage clothing, English Retreads makes their bags from post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes, giving them a fun, yet eco, faux leather aesthetic. Inside, they are and lined with recycled plastic PET bottles, each style available in a choice of interior colors.
They could just be the next big thing among celebrities too -- they were chosen for the Critic's Choice Awards gift bag. If they do take off in Hollywood, it's going to get difficult to get your manicured paws on them. If the environmentally-conscious totes have won a weak spot in your heart, I suggest you snap one up quick.
Featured in the gallery are the Small and Large Beatle bags, the Bentley shoulder messenger (seen on male model's shoulder), Model T Tote Luxe, Model T Tote Classic, Mini Luxe and the Cruiser.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Eco-fashion
- English Retreads' use of recycled rubber and plastic bottles in their bags could pave the way for more sustainable fashion options.
- Upcycling
- The use of post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes in English Retreads' bags demonstrates the potential of upcycling in fashion and other industries.
- Celebrities and Sustainability
- The inclusion of English Retreads' bags in the Critic's Choice Awards gift bag could lead to more celebrity endorsements of sustainable fashion.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- English Retreads' recycled rubber bags demonstrate the potential for sustainable and upcycled materials in the fashion industry.
- Packaging
- The use of recycled plastic PET bottles as lining materials in English Retreads' bags could inspire similar sustainable packaging options in other industries.
- Transportation
- English Retreads' use of post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes in their bags highlights the potential for upcycling in the transportation industry, such as using old tires or car parts for new products.
