EnviroWear

Recycled fashion becomes more green without losing style

Implications - The fashion world is becoming eco-friendly and turning toward recycled materials to aid in this world-wide shift. Consumers are starting to become more aware of the resources they consume, and many are turning towards fashions that will help in reducing their ecological footprints and remaining stylish.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Fashion - Consumers are starting to become more aware of the resources they consume, turning towards eco-friendly fashion items made from recycled or sustainable materials.
2. Upcycling - Designers are recycling all sorts of unusual materials into jewelry, accessories, and clothing, retaining just enough of their original form to be recognizable upon closer inspection.
3. Ethical Products - Customers seek products that reduce their carbon footprint by being constructed from upcycled materials, and companies can appeal to green-loving demographics by adapting their product lines accordingly.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Eco-friendly fashion and upcycling have the potential to drastically reduce the ecological footprint of the fashion industry.
2. Jewelry Industry - Jewelry designers can use unusual materials in their creations, like old cutlery or plastic bags, appealing to the eco-conscious consumer.
3. Retail - Companies can commit to producing ethical and eco-friendly products, like Debenhams and Adili, in an effort to appeal to consumers with a desire to reduce their carbon footprint.
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8 Featured, 30 Examples:
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Date Range:
Mar 09 — Jun 09
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Featured Examples

Plastic Bag Jewelry
Plastic Bag Jewelry
Etsy Artisans Recycle To Make Eco Chic Yarn Accessories
Many people are rightly concerned about the excessive use of plastic bags. In an effort to reduce the number of bags going to landfills, several Etsy jewelry artisans now offer various creations made from… MORE
Recycled T-Shirt Dresses
Recycled T-Shirt Dresses
Fun Eco Chic Looks by Angela Johnson Designs
Angela Johnson Designs aims to please eco-conscious consumers who have a humorous side with fun dresses and gowns made from recycled tee shirts. Johnson hunts down the t-shirts from thrift shops and… MORE
Scrap-Happy Fashion
Scrap-Happy Fashion
Luxirare's Clothes Use Beer Bottle Caps & Playing Cards
There are tons of uses for scrap materials that you wouldn’t normally think of. For example, Luxirare.com recently posted the fashion shoot shown in the above gallery. The garments consist of scrap leather… MORE
Scrappy Eco Jewelry
Scrappy Eco Jewelry
Mia Morikawa Makes KA/POW/WOW From Discarded Designs
Mia Morikawa created her KA/POW/WOW jewelry from scraps of fabric from designers and thrift stores. The chunky statement necklaces are both eco-friendly and fabulous! Her looks include thick white rope… MORE
Cutlery Jewelry
Cutlery Jewelry
McFlashpants Turns Old Silverware into Sparkly Eco Accessories
McFlashpants has found an innovative way to use old cutlery. The jewelry designer uses the old flatware to create a line of eco-jewelry. The designs include everything from fork head bracelets to necklaces… MORE
Haute Sustainable Shoes
Haute Sustainable Shoes
Recycled Plastic 'Three Strap' Sandals by Vivienne Westwood and Melissa
These sleek spring sandals are made of recycled plastic, and they're an eco-friendly collaboration between Vivienne Westwood and Melissa. Unlike the PVC jelly shoes we rocked growing up, these Melissa… MORE
Eco-Friendly Bow Shirts
Eco-Friendly Bow Shirts
Adili Tee Shirts Are Chic and Environmentally-Conscious
I just discovered this brilliant online shopping site called Adili, which is 100% committed to the highest standards of eco credentials and still focused on chic, beautiful products. I love these cute… MORE
Plastic Suits
Plastic Suits
Eco-Friendly Women's Apparel From Debenhams
UK-based retailer Debenhams has just introduced an eco-friendly suit for women to their racks. The $80 women’s suit is made from a fabric that is constructed using melted-down recycled plastic which… MORE

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