Hopefully you will think twice before you throw anything away after seeing all of these upcycled fashion features. For those of you who don't know, upcycling is the practice of turning old or used items into new creations. Upcycling is easy to do and only requires you to have a lot of "junk" and a creative mind.
These upcycled fashion features are proof as to just how easy upcycled fashion is to create. The upcycled Chuck Taylor sandals are a prime example of how someone with an idea and a pair of scissors can turn a ratty pair of tennis shoes into a new and unique pair of sandals. If you are on the hunt for hot summer fashions for fall, then skip the store and check out all of these upcycled fashion features instead.
42 Upcycled Fashion Features
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Stunning Soda Can Jewelry
The Funky Recycling Etsy Shop Pieces Feature Jewels Made from Junk
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Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Iris Tsante's Pencil Bracelets are Colorful and Creative
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Upcycled Knotted Necklaces
These Saako Necklaces are Made out of Old Jerseys
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Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Romain Jerome Creates Watches From Pieces of the Titanic
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Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Upcycled Artistic Accessories
Grain Design Promotes Guatemalan Artisans and Helps the Planet
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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 Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
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Upcycled Gothic Ornaments
Charlotte Hosten Creates Dark, Romantic Eco Jewelry
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Upcycled Couture Jewelry
The Tonya O'Hara Pet:Cell Plastic Collection is Ecologically Good
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Necktie Jewelry
Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Haute Couture
The Barneys New York Espresso Foil Gown is a Green Luxury Icon
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
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Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Upcycled Weapon Necklaces
B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project
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Postage Stamp Earrings
April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
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Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Esprit-Mystique Sells Eco-Friendly and Pretty Jewelry
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Geeky Upcycled Belts
GettingWeddy Brings Computer Accessories to the World of Fashion
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Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Book Cover Bracelets
These Upcycled Accessories by Lana Manis are Stylishly Scholarly
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Upcycled Peg Fashion
Cliff Cork Belts Shows That Wine Stoppers Have a Fashionable Purpose
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Upcycled Outerwear
The Remade in Switzerland Line Uses Military Surplus Inspirations
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Paparazzo Choker Crafts
The Film Negative Necklace Will Ensure You are Always Camera-Ready
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Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Re-Jiggered Children's Clothes Upcycles by Downsizing Garments
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Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
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Upcycled Bottle Jackets
Pharrell Williams' Bionic Yam Outerwear Line is Eco Chic
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Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
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Immoral Upcycled Threads
Bernie Madoff's Clothes are Auctioned Off & Upcycled Into an iPhone Cover
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Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
These Upcycled Sweater Slippers are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Upcycled Apparel Pillows
The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream
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Classy Vintage Shades
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Upcycled Commercial Crates
The Legion Pallet Table Gives New Life to Old Transport Structures
Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Iris Tsante's Pencil Bracelets are Colorful and Creative
Recycled Messenger Rucksacks
Jessica Park Turns 100-Year-Old Mailbags into Awesome Accessories
Cutesy Schoolgirl Catalogs
The Vivetta AW11 Collection is Full of Sweet Details
Eclectic Adornment Blogs
The De D'a Bo Blog Showcases Jewelry Designs of Art Academy Students
Grocery Bag Rings
Giovannie Scafuro Creates Eco-Chic Jewelry From Old Plastic
Pop Can Prom Dresses
Maura Pozek Pops With Her Cantastic Gown Made Entirely of Recycled Soda Tabs
Mythical Bejeweled Spreads
Antonella Arismendi's Photography 'Medea' is Beautifully Embellished
Unassuming Eco Fashions
Hessnatur by Clodagh is Simply Stylish and Green
Upcycled Heirloom Accessories
Jewelry by Green Designer Yael Uriely Always has a Story
Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
Ornate Organic Jewelry
These Sylwia Calus Design Gems are Full of Natural Beauty
Jellyfish Accessories
The Arata Fuchi Jewelry Pays Tribute to Underwater Creatures
Raw Geological Jewelry
Catalina De La Torre Jewelry Makes Feminine Ear Adornments
Amazing Bookbinding Art
Strikebooks Gets Creative with Handmade Eco Books
Repurposed Twig Rings
Michelle Kirana Oh Jewelry Gives Natural Finds New Purpose
Upcycled Bike Chandeliers
Carolina Fontoura Alzaga Light Fixture Repurposes Two-Wheelers
Eco-Friendly Satchels
Save the Environment With the Peace4You Messenger Bag
Bovine Methane Backpacks
This Incredulously Green Innovation May Seem Fart-Fetched
Inner Intricacy Accessories
Da Capo Gaia Rings Make Gorgeous Pieces Precious Secrets
Stylish Silhouetted Shades
Ksubi Eyewear 2011 Summer Collection Redefines Cool Sunglasses
Smog-Cleaning Clothes
Catalytic Clothing Designs an Air-Purifying Dress
Upcycled Skateboard Seats
The Deckbench by Jason and Adam Podlaski Will Deck You Out
Reinvented Pop Can Packaging
The New 7UP International Packaging is Unveiled
Wordy Emotive Accessories
The FALLON Therapy Jewelry Collection is Highly Descriptive
Midas Touch Mermaid Shoots
Irinia Funtikova is a Golden Goddess for Photographer Timmothy Lee
Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
Dainty Nutty Necklaces
The Kristen Wicklund Peanut Necklaces are Delicously Decadent
Honeycomb Accessories
The Delfina Delettrez Fall 2011 Collection is Sure to Catch Your Eye
Charitable Eco Lables
Malaysian Eco Fashion Label 'Ultra' Seeks Funding for Paris Fashion Week
Flirty Green Fashion
Chi-Town's 2nd Annual Vert Couture Eco-Fashion Show (SPONSORED)
Colorful Upcycled Seating
The Mousso Koroba Rocking Chair is Made Out of Plastic Bags
Tribal Tassel Jewelry
The Assad Mounser 'Neo Conquistador' Collection is Summer Fresh
Texting Bracelets
eJoux by Biju Neyyan is for the Messaging-Obsessed
Petite Flower Pot Accessories
Wearable Planters by Laurie Poast Bring New Meaning to Florals
Upcycled Steampunk Lamps
Gilles Eichenbaum Uses Vintage Rejects for Light Fixtures
Stylish Diaper Satchels
The Kate Spade Baby Bag Collection Makes Infant Nappies Fashionable
Fair-Trade Eco Fashions
Awamaki Lab Brings Tradition and Fashion Innovation Together
Fair Trade Lifestyle Brands
People Tree is a Stylish Social Business Spearhead
Naturalistic Beaded Necklaces
Thessa Bos Fringe Arts 2011 Brings Unique African-Inspired Designs
Eclectic Eco Clothing
The JoAnn Berman Pre-Fall 2011 Collection Features a Variety of Influences
Soapy Sewed Cleansers
The Love Lee Soap Sewing Kit Makes Bath Time Fun
High-Culture Cutters
These Ai Iijima Scissors Take the Shearing Tool to New Artistic Heights
Incognito Army Frames
The Trussardi 1911 Sunglasses Will Have You Ready for Battle
Upcycled Steampunk Sculptures
Gone Postal by Michael Ulman is a Fantastic Found Material Creation
Classy Danish Shades
These Han Union Sunglasses Update Vintage European Looks
Upcycled Outdoor Freezers
Cardboard Cooler Boxes Chills in an Eco-Friendly Manner
Kid-Friendly Cooking Tools
'Kitchen Kids' Releases Safe Supplies to Prepare Snacks
Recycled Magazine Creations
This Incredible Piece by Amy Varagiannis is Colorfully Eco-Friendly
Hip Handwoven Attire
Bhalo Employs Rural Bangladeshi Women to Produce Fair Trade Fashion
Adorable Puzzle Cuffs
The 'I Miss You!' Bracelet Says Those Three Words for You
Kaleidoscopic Pop Cans
The Neumeister Glow Cans are Psychedelic Alcohol Holders
Shutterbug Confections
These Camera Cookies are Designed for Photography Enthusiasts
Seashore Shade Ads
The Burberry Brights Eyewear Collection is Cheerful and Summer-Ready
Upcycled Film Canisters
Newfocus Convert Old Film Rolls Into USB Sticks
Adventurous Eco Fashions
The Stuart + Brown SS 2011 Collection Features Intriguing Apparel
Blueprint Statement Accessories
The Leda Otto Jewelry Line is Based on Global Architecture
Touch Screen Bookbags
The Androcell Backpack is Built for Tech-Savvy Students
Victorian Punk Jewels
'Harem Royal' is a Gothic-Inspired Collection by Roman
Geometric Diorama Rings
Selda Okutan Designs Jewelry With a Cut-Out Look and Tiny Figures
Atom Accessories
Ulala Designs a Line of Handmade Jewelry Inspired by Science
83 Magnetic Marvels
From Electromagnetic Humans to Super Magnetic Beer
Ethical Designer Satchels
These Vivienne Westwood Bags Support Over 7,000 African Women
Blinged-Out BFF Bangles
Swanky Frieda & Nellie Friendship Bracelets
Sustainable Catwalks
THEKEY.TO is the World's First Internation Green Fashion Show
Upcycled Bonfire Pits
The Fire Ring Sets Aflame with Ease & Holds Your Drinks Conveniently
Knitted Neck Accessories
These Eleanor Bolton Necklaces are Made Using Twisting Techniques
Radical Raw Jewelry
The Pamela Love AW11 Collection Boasts Cutting-Edge Style & Daring Design
Shutterbug Marriage Bands
The Leica Wedding Rings are Perfect for Romantic Photogs
Customizable Couple Cushions
The Couple Series Pillow is Romantically Eco-Conscious
Eco Fashion Reports
‘Cross-Pollination: Eco-Fashion: Going Green' Is Ingenious
Naughty Disguised Belts
Dominate More than Just Fashion with the Incoqnito Lash Belt
Eclectic Unisex Sunglasses
The A.OK for Oak Collection Offers Shades for Everyone
Vibrant Upcycled Vinyls
Diaspora by Paul Villinski Turns Reused Records Into a Flock of Birds
Upcycled Plastic Decor
Design Studio Ghigos Ideas Finds Use for Discarded Bags
Juice-Holding Jewelry
Wear Your Wine on Your Finger With Maria Volokhova's Coppuring
Upcycled Utilitarian Products
Elvis & Kresse's Reclaimed Fire Hose Accessories is Eco-Chic
Kiddie Projector Cameras
The See.me is Designed for Young Shutterbugs
Luxury Clothing Cameras
The Leica Uniform Experiment D-Lux 5 is Perfect for Stylish Shutterbugs
Book Cover Bracelets
These Upcycled Accessories by Lana Manis are Stylishly Scholarly
Regal Rustic Jewelry
Bold Creations by Kinney Perry with Mystifying Stones
Pillow Remotes
Never Look for Your Remote Control Again with this Handy Creation
Upcycled Peg Fashion
Cliff Cork Belts Shows That Wine Stoppers Have a Fashionable Purpose
Upcycled Aqua Storage Abodes
The Barnacre Equilibrium Tank Houses Give New Life to Old Water Tanks
Suave Organic Shades
Drift Eyewear Timber Collection Draws Inspiration from Architecture
Upcycled Blanket Bags
Will Leather Goods 'La Manta' Satchel Reuses Old Items for Stylish Fashion
Genderless Toddler Education
The Egalia Preschool Encourages Kids to Be What They Want to Be
Automatic Adjustable Belts
This Roland Iten and Bugatti Buckle is a Marvel of Customizable Fashion
Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
Rainbow Recycled Belts
Tie-Ups are Eco-Conscious and Elegant
Upcycled Outerwear
The Remade in Switzerland Line Uses Military Surplus Inspirations
Naughty Cuff Bracelets
These Incoqnito Leather Handcuffs Can Keep You Locked Up
Upcycled Eco Residences
Recycled Building in Mexico by Alonso de Garay Draws Upscale Attention
Crockery Headpieces
Sagen Jewelry Offers Unique Pieces of Accessories
Cuddly Upcycled Teddies
Mr. TEDI Gives Old Shirts a New Snuggly Purpose
Upcycled Aluminum Automobiles (UPDATE)
These Awesome CanCars Models Are Beery Cool
Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Re-Jiggered Children's Clothes Upcycles by Downsizing Garments
Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
Chic Fair Trade Clothing
Amana Provides Training and Jobs for Women in Morocco
Upcycled Kitchenware Lights
Marius Scerbinskas Gives a New Purpose to Cheese Graters
Dangerous Male Jewelry
The Spike Necklace by Copy is for Bold Urbanites
Fashionable Fireman Accessories
Show Your Manliness to the Ladies With the Fire Hose Belt
Contemporary "Must-Have" Cushions
Modern Blessing Pillows Celebrate the Items That Matter Most
Charitable Rose-Colored Glasses
These MYKITA for Japan Franz Sunglasses Aid Japan Relief Efforts
Concealed Cash Cases
The Coca-Cola Secret Stash Safe Will Keep Your Valuables Out of Sight
Upcycled-Auto Pottery
UBeauty Pots are Made from Worn Out Tires
Shutterbug Jewelry
Show Your Love for Photography by Wearing the Leica M8 Necklace
Ethical Eco Retailers
The Offset Warehouse Online Store Makes a Cost-Effective Statement
Earthy Designer Shades
These Shwood x Ransom Canby Sunglasses Put Nature and Fashion in Harmony
Shutterbug Key Covers
The F-Stop Searching Key Caps are Made for the Photography Geek
Eco Hand-Printed Apparel
Harvest Textiles Unveils a Colorful Line of Organic Kids Clothing
Salvaged Christmas Tree Sleds
These Upcycled Sleds by Tom Hatfield are a Handmade "Treet"
Hidden Handyman Belts
The 686 'Snow Toolbelt' for the Classy Carpenter
Luxe Doppelganger Bags
Louis Stewart is Coming out on His Own Line
Upcycled Foam Armchairs
The Recycled Chair-Sofa is Modular and Eco-Friendly
Marker Board Cushions
Note Me Pillows Let You Leave Soft & Cozy Messages
Zit-Removing Photo Filters
Remove Blemishes and Spots with the Lensbaby Portrait Kit
Upcycled Bicycle Baggage
Tanya Sheremeta Brings Style Back to Bike Bags With Leather Panniers
Dapper Footwear Cushions
These 'Parra Shoes Pillows' Take Your Shoe Obsession to the Next Level
Upcycled Robot Toys
These Toby Atticus Fraley Creations Will Light Up Your World
Ninja-esque Bread Bags
The Bag-ette by Neil Poulton Provides a Unique Carrying Design