Finding ways to infuse eco-friendly methods into your daily lifestyle is a great way to help out the planet, and these chic upcycled fashion designs are here to showcase that recyclable clothing can be just as stylish as any other haute couture label.
The process of upcycling is a very environmentally conscious way to make the most use out of ordinary or discarded material, and turn them into something amazingly brand new and reusable again. These creative upcycled clothing examples have all been made from a variety of different types of material, demonstrating that even the most mundane object can be turned into a chic ensemble.
From prom dresses made entirely from household items to pop cans turned into stylish gowns, these chic upcycled fashion designs are showcasing how to add a more eco-friendly touch to your wardrobe.
75 Examples of Chic Upcycled Fashion
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Upcycled Household Garments
These Beautiful Dresses are Creatively Made from Recycled Items
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Upcycled Denim Sandals
The Jeans Sandal Boots by DaniKshoes are Pants for the Feet
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Recycling-Themed Fashion
The Interview Russia June-July 2012 Editorial Shows Sustainable Clothes
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Rubber Wedding Gowns
A Dress Made of 1400 Rubber Gloves
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Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
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Recycled Reptilian Fashion
Biomimicry by Stefanie Nieuwenhuyse Respects and Reproduces Nature
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Recycled Outerwear Runways
The Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sustainably Chic
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Recycled T-Shirt Dresses
Fun Eco Chic Looks by Angela Johnson Designs
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Shipping Package Kicks
These Civic Duty Shoes Were Created From Fedex Envelopes
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Upcycled Urban Chic
Piece x Piece Revamps Discarded Clothing for the Eco-Conscious Fashionista
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Paper Dresses
Origami Fashion by Chris Nevin Dazzle in Toronto's Vintage Drake Hotel
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Recycled Wrapper Dresses
Elsa Hiltner Designs Recycled Dresses for ‘Project Subway'
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Upcycled Biker-Chic Accessories
Leather Girl Kelley Gives Old Rawhide Products New Life
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Rugged Recycled Neckwear
Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection Recovers Old Shirts and Sweaters
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Scarf Headbands
This Simple DIY Tutorial Turns an Average Scarf into a Chic Headpiece
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Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Clothing Cushions
The DIY Sweater Pillow Makes Use of Your Old Clothes
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Upcycled Blue Jean Slippers
This DIY Project is a Creative Way to Make Use Out of Old Clothing
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Glamorous Upcycled Gowns
The Lia Griffith Papier Couture Line is Exquisitely Eco-Friendly
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Garbage Bag Gowns
The MISE A SAC Collection Offers Some Recycled Beauty
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Upcyled Soda Drink Suits
This Mountain Dew Shirt is Made for Parties
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Newspaper Couture Fashion Shows
Upcycled Ball Gowns Take the Spotlight at the Green Show
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Recycled Olympic Wear Frocks
The Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci Unity Dress is F
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Upcycled Leather Satchels
The Sway Creates Incredibly Stylish Clothing for the Edgy Girl
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Recycled Basketball Uniforms
The NBA Short Sleeve Jersey May Change Everything
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Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Recycled Prison Couture
Fashion From Old Jail Shirts
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Recycled Soft Drink Apparel
Fashion Brands Give Coca-Cola rPET Shirts a Designer's Touch
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Re-Used Tabloid Wardrobes
Recycled Newspaper Clothing by Ivano Vitali is Environment-Friendly
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Upcycled Cellphone Shoes
Walkie Talkies by O2 Shows What Can be Done With Old Handsets
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Paper Bag Princesses
The Ready-To-Wear-Away Dress Transforms with Each and Every Wear
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Artistically Organic Tees
These Samtana T-Shirts are Examples of Wearable Art
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Ravishing Recycable Gowns
The Green Dress by Johanne Bertaux and David Yiu is Waste-Free
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Garment-Recycling Factories
Le Relais Collects and Sorts Unwanted Textiles for Resale
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Upcycled Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2011 Line Features Wood Veneer
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Recycled Launderable Tuxes
Cintas Corp's Washable Tuxedo is Incredibly Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Artisanal Couture
The Maison Martin Margiela Spring Couture 2013 Collection was Divine
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Copper Couture
Emma Whiteside Goes Eco-Victorian With Upcycled Gown
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Upcycled Kids Clothing
KaLLio Turns Scrap Fabric into Adorable Garments for Children
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Recycled Rubber Garments
Karin Granstrand Makes Men's Fashion Using Inner Tube Design
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Upcycled Food Clip Gowns
This Aussie Bride Created Her Quirky Wedding Gown from 10,000 Bread Clips
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Recycled Awareness Apparel
Project 7's Environmental T-Shirts Made From Bottles
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Trashy Chocolate Couture
Terracycle's Gown Made From Old M&M Wrappers
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Upcycled Couture Scraps (UPDATE)
The Hermes Petit h Project Redesigns Excess Materials
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Lavish Upcycled Leather Jackets
Olga Road Turns Old Trench Coats into Sleek New Styles
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X-Ray Parachute Fashion
The Christopher Raeburn SS10 Collection is Stylishly Eco-Conscious
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Upcycled Scarf Aprons
This DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Shawl into Chic Cooking Attire
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Food Packaging Fashion
Katell Gelebart Upcycles Used Packaging into Cool Clothing
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Upcycled Employee Uniforms
'Pass the Baton' Has Repurposed the Clothes of Their Sister Company
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Upcycled Charity Creations
One Noffs Charity Clothing is Designer-Created and Children-Friendly
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Recycled Nuptial Gowns
Tradesy Weddings Allows One to Purchased Wedding Dresses & Eco Products
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Upcycled Sock Gloves
This Clever DIY Project Turns Ripped Hosiery into Handy Mittens
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Recycled Soccer Jerseys
Soccer Stars to Sport Recycled Jerseys at the 2010 World Cup
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Recycled Paper Blazers
The Aki Goto Paper Bag Jacket is an Environmental Fashion Statement
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Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Re-Jiggered Children's Clothes Upcycles by Downsizing Garments
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Recycled Plastic-Made Denim
Levi's Waste Less Jeans are Made of Plastic Bottles
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Cute Collared Murses
These Stylish Upcycled Suit Totes Are Functional and Eco-Friendly
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Woven Recycled Apparel
The Levi's Artisan Collection For Spring 2013 is Made From Blankets
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Newspaper-Clad Visage Tees
Reviled Clothing Creates an Eco-Friendly Article
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Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
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Upcycled Canned Fashions
The Michael Mixell 'Pull My Tabs' Collection is Quirky and Unexpected
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Upcycled Custom Neck Accessories
These Custom Bow Ties from Cordial Churchman are Charming
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Plastic Bottle Sportswear
Burton and Mountain Dew Team Up to Create Sustainable Clothing
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Upcycled T-Shirt Hoodies
This DIY Activity Turns Two Tees into a Fabulous Hooded Shirt
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Upcycled Bottle Bridal Gowns
The Recycled Wedding Dress by Rebecca Bowman is Sensational
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Recycled Election Couture
Green Inaugural Ball, a Trashion Showcase for Obama
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Recycled Trash Turned into Couture by Designer Gary Harvey
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Recycled Plastic Tiny Homes
Gary Bencheghib's Home in Bali is Made with 35,000 Plastic Bags
Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Upcycled Vintage Sub-Brands
Beyond Retro Founders Unveil New Sub-Label 'Beyond Remade'
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Sophisticated Sustainable Fashion Collections
Filippa K Launched Its 2022 Autumn/Winter Line
Water-Inspired Sustainable Fashion
Craghoppers Unveils a New Collection for the SS23 Season
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
Recycling Plant Fashion Shoots
Stella Mccartney's Spring 2024 Ad Campaign Spotlight Cara Delevingn
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Nostalgic Upcycled Denim
Levi's Plant-Based 501 Jeans are Made from the Fabric of Older Jeans
Cozy Sustainable Fashion
Good For Sunday Offers Curated Cozies that are Perfect for Fall
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Chic Sustainable Swimwear Designs
MABI Swimwear Debuted the Gaia Capsule Collection
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Recycled Denim Collections
Fanfare Label's New Denim Collection Features Recycled & Organic Coton
Repurposed Sustainable Apparel
Toast Launches a Collection of "Creatively Repaired" Garments
Furniture Waste-Made Toys
ÉCAL Students Redefine What a Sustainable Toy Is
Sustainable Crochet Unisex Handbags
Our Legacy Launches a New Range of Handmade Crochet Bags
Ultra-Stylish Active Clothing
OTTI Debuts a Range of New Head-Turning Athletic Pieces
Chic Circular Fashion
Broke in Chic Offers Timeless Elegance and Sustainable Fashion
Recycled Fiber Jackets
Pangaia and Evrnu Present the World’s First NuCycl-Made Denim Jacket
Sustainable Back-to-Basics Fashion
Story mfg. Emphasizes Sustainability in Its "ROOTS" Installment
Upcycled Beauty Retail Interiors
Nina+Co Uses Salvaged Materials and Biotextiles for This Project
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
On-Demand Fashion Production
Shein Moves Away From its Fast Fashion Roots with New Manufacturing
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture
The 'Remix Maison' Makes Use of Discarded Footwear
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
'My Skin Feels' Repurposes Olive Oil, Ketchup & Mandarin Juice Waste
Recyclable Component Shoe Designs
The 'Knitted Colors' Shoes Allow for Easy Style Changes
Affordable Upcycled Fashion
Veepee Partners with Maroussia Rebecq to Launch 'Upcycle Solution'
Recyclable Unisex Tracksuits
Part of the 'Made to Be Remade' Line, This Tracksuit Can Be Reused
Recycled Material Lamp Designs
The 'Cozy Cleo' Lamp from EveryOtherDay is Eco-Friendly
Chic Activewear Collections
Sophie & Hailee Offers a Capsule for Fitness and Everyday Activities
Sustainability-Backed Denim Collections
The RE/DONE x Pamela Anderson Collection is Chic
Upcycled Crushed Velvet Sneakers
Converse Made Its New Design from Discarded Clothes
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Stylish UPF Clothing
Claudent Combines Sun Protection with Ultra-Stylish Sensibilities
Utility-Inspired Denim Capsules
Mavi’s Sustainable Denim Collection Boasts a Utility Aesthetic
Upcycled Mycelium Clothing
Helena Elston Debuts the Intriguing FI (Fungal Integrated) Project
Upcycled Leather Bag Designs
Síofra Caherty Turns Waste Materials into Special Bag Designs
Sustainable Luxe Spring Fashion
Stella McCartney Presents a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Ocean Waste-Made Textiles
Duvaltex Recently Debuted the Ocean Waste CLEAN IMPACT TEXTILES
Elevated Luxury Spring Sportswear
Chanel Showcases its Newest Capsule for the SS23 Season
Woven Unisex Fall Fashion
Utopia by Peder Cho Unveils its New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Eco-Friendly Inclusive Apparel
SHEIN Launches evoluSHEIN Line Designed to be Accessible for All
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
Customer-Driven Marketplaces
COS Clothing Partnered with Recurate on a C2B2C Marketplace
Ramadan-Ready Upcycled Apparel
Stella McCartney Unveils an Upcycled Collection for Ramadan and Eid
Non-Gender-Conforming Spring Fashion
UNDERCOVER Unveils its New SS23 Collection During PFW
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Luxury Fashion Resale Programs
Balenciaga Introduced a Resale Program with Reflaunt
Sustainable Fashion Stores
Cos Unveils Two Stores in Stockholm and Mexico City
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Circular Luxury Accessories
Coachtopia is a Circular Sub-Brand from Coach
Upcycled Bridal Intimates
Love Stories Unveils Bridal Briefs Made from Upcycled Wedding Dresses
Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules
Maison Margiela Releases a Luxury Wallet Line Under Recicla Line
Automotive Material Gowns
IAC Group Crafted a Bespoke Dress from Sustainable Materials
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
Sustainable Upcycled Puffer Jackets
The North Face Launches the REMADE Program with Jackets
Artful Reusable Dishcloths
Hali Hali Offers Sustainable and Aesthetic Cleaning Accessories
Chic Streetwear Fashion Collections
Homme+Femme Recently Debuted Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Zero-Waste Hi-Tech Premium Fashion
&Or Collective Prepares for Earth Month with New Initiatives
Innovative Seaweed Fabrics
PhycoLabs Harnesses the Potential of Seaweed in Textile Production
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Sustainable Beachwear Collections
Parley for the Oceans and Dior Launch New Beachwear Collection
Reimagined Sustainable Menswear
22Ahead Has Relaunched Its Eco-Friendly Menswear With New Benefits
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Eco Tech Accessory Pop-Ups
The CASETiFY Style Lab Highlights the Work of Gen Z Fashion Students
Eco-Minded Bridal Collections
REIMAGINE by DB Studio Features Designs with Recycled Materials
Ocean Plastic Bag Collections
Out of the Oceans Boasts Stunning Designs & a Sustainable Mission
Modern Consignment Programs
GotStyle Recently Launched a New Consignment Program
Eco-Friendly Glam Fashion
The H&M Studio S/S23 Collection Converges Wearability & Glamor
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies
This Dutch Startup Uses Discarded Hair to Create Clothes and Carpets
Plant-Based Sequin Jumpsuits
Stella McCartney's BioSequin Jumpsuit Features Plastic-Free Sequins
Sustainable Recycled Material Hoodies
The Victo Eco-Friendly Hoodie is Made with 99% Less Water
Compostable Denim Packaging Trials
Levi's Rolls out Hybrid Polybags as a Sustainable Packaging
Biotech Base Layers
These Bio-Based Base Layers are Made with Planet-Friendly Fabrics
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Eco-Friendly Halter Dresses
Londre Bodywear Debuts the Sustainable Cowl Neck Halter Dress
Eco-Friendly Gin Brand Apparel
The Gray Whale Gin Sustainable Apparel Collection Raises Awareness
Canvas-Adorned Upcycled Clothing
Reese Cooper Launches the 'RCI Reserve' Upcycling Collection
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Reusable Classical Artwork Exhibitions
Recycling Beauty at Fondazione Prada is a Remarkable Study
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Secondhand Archival Clothing
Tommy Hilfiger Launches a Depop Shop in Support of Circular Fashion
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Sustainably Made Pastel Garments
Balmain Unveils a New Capsule Collection with Water Brand Evian
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Summery Apparel
Grey Goose & Frankie Collective Teamed Up on an Upcycled Drop
Upcycled Napkin Cargo Pants
Designer Nicole McLaughlin Has Created Chipotle Napkin Cargo Pants
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Cupshe Introduces 'The Recycled Swim' Sustainable Swimwear Collection
Sustainable Sports Apparel
Umbro Launches the Undyed Collection to Encourage Sustainable Practices
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Eco Fashion Shipping Initiatives
Olive Reusable Packaging Keeps Clothes Out of Landfills
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses
Virgio's 'The Date' Collection Uses Recycled Polyester
Groovy Eco-Friendly Leisurewear
Hagon Workshop's Bright New Pieces are Made from Preloved Textiles
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Upcycled Leather Accessories
Maison Margiela Debuts the Upcycled 'Recicla' Line of Leather Goods
Expanded Denim Recycling Programs
Anthropologie Customers Can Turn In Worn Denim to be Repurposed
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches
Reclaimed Footwear is Used to Craft the Remix Maison Benches
Biodegradable Fast Food Uniforms
These McDonald's Uniforms Use 'CiClo' Fabric Technology
Responsible Down Outerwear
Quince Debuts the Responsible Down Outerwear Collection
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Eco-Friendly Denim Fabrics
This Fabric is Crafted From Cellulosic Viscose & Recycled Polyester
Park-Inspired Outdoor Fashion Capsules
Parks Project Sets out to Preserve National Parks
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Upcycled 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Upcycled Jars Collection Repurposes Old Containers
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Circularity-Centric Fashion Platforms
Gucci's 'Circular Hub' Aims to Curb Carbon Emissions
Circular Pre-Loved Fashion
H&M Launches a Resale Platform in Cooperation with ThredUp
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo