West Elm Debuted a Collection Made with Upcycled Eileen Fisher Materials
Laura McQuarrie — August 27, 2020 — Eco
References: WestElm & businesswire
West Elm and Eileen Fisher collaborated on an upcycled home collection that helps to give new life and purpose to garments. With a focus on a zero-waste system and a reduced environmental impact, the partnering brands released home decor and furniture featuring upcycled Eileen Fisher materials—which introduces Eileen Fisher's unique and innovative denim felting method to the realm of home decor.
The limited-edition collection shares responsibly designed products like lounge chairs and pillow covers that are take on new life from deconstructed, washed, repaired and hand-layered garments that were previously owned and turned in by customers as part of the Renew program. Due to the nature of these designs, each piece in the collection is truly sustainable and one of a kind.
Image Credit: West Elm
The limited-edition collection shares responsibly designed products like lounge chairs and pillow covers that are take on new life from deconstructed, washed, repaired and hand-layered garments that were previously owned and turned in by customers as part of the Renew program. Due to the nature of these designs, each piece in the collection is truly sustainable and one of a kind.
Image Credit: West Elm
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Home Collections - Opportunity for brands to collaborate and create upcycled home decor and furniture, reducing waste and environmental impact.
2. Zero-waste Systems - Increasing focus on creating products and systems that generate zero waste, leading to more sustainable practices.
3. Unique Denim Felting Method - Exploration of innovative denim felting techniques to create new and original designs in the realm of home decor.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor brands to adopt upcycling practices and offer sustainable products to environmentally conscious consumers.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore collaborations with home decor brands to repurpose materials and create upcycled home collections.
3. Environment - Increased focus on sustainable practices and reducing waste in the industry to mitigate environmental impact.
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