Fashion designers Orsola de Castro and Filippo Ricci have collaborated with Speedo to make one incredibly gorgeous couture dress called Unity. This amazing dress is made entirely out of speedos, but even more awesome is the fact that they’ve been upcycled from the leftover materials that were used to make the special edition Olympic game suits.
The dress includes every color from the Speedo-sponsored teams including Great Britain, Israel, United States, Canada, Spain, Australia, Japan and the Netherlands. According to Laughing Squid, the dress is "influenced by sunsets, sea and waves for a look that reflects the oceans which connect the competing nations at this summer’s global event." The result is one futuristic-looking frock.
Recycled Olympic Wear Frocks
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Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can capitalize on consumer demand for sustainable and unique design by ramping up upcycling efforts.
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3. Consumer Goods Industry - The consumer goods industry can use upcycling practices to create a variety of products while reducing waste and meeting the demand for sustainable products.