42 Upcycled Fashion Features

From Upcycled Accessory Frocks to Paprazzo Choker Crafts

— August 11, 2011 — Eco
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.
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Upcycled Apparel Pillows
Upcycled Apparel Pillows
The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream
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Upcycled Utility Belts
Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
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Hip Upcycled Fashion
Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
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Immoral Upcycled Threads
Immoral Upcycled Threads
Bernie Madoff's Clothes are Auctioned Off & Upcycled Into an iPhone Cover
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Upcycled Peg Fashion
Upcycled Peg Fashion
Cliff Cork Belts Shows That Wine Stoppers Have a Fashionable Purpose
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Upcycled Bottle Jackets
Upcycled Bottle Jackets
Pharrell Williams' Bionic Yam Outerwear Line is Eco Chic
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Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
These Upcycled Sweater Slippers are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Paparazzo Choker Crafts
Paparazzo Choker Crafts
The Film Negative Necklace Will Ensure You are Always Camera-Ready
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Book Cover Bracelets
Book Cover Bracelets
These Upcycled Accessories by Lana Manis are Stylishly Scholarly
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Upcycled Outerwear
Upcycled Outerwear
The Remade in Switzerland Line Uses Military Surplus Inspirations
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Geeky Upcycled Belts
Geeky Upcycled Belts
GettingWeddy Brings Computer Accessories to the World of Fashion
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Postage Stamp Earrings
Postage Stamp Earrings
April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Upcycled Haute Couture
The Barneys New York Espresso Foil Gown is a Green Luxury Icon
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Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Re-Jiggered Children's Clothes Upcycles by Downsizing Garments
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Formalwear Carriers
Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
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DIY Tee Upcycling
DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
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Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Upcycled Artistic Accessories
Upcycled Artistic Accessories
Grain Design Promotes Guatemalan Artisans and Helps the Planet
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Video Tape Jackets
Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Upcycled Couture
Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Upcycled Couture Jewelry
Upcycled Couture Jewelry
The Tonya O'Hara Pet:Cell Plastic Collection is Ecologically Good
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Upcycled Weapon Necklaces
Upcycled Weapon Necklaces
B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Urban Chic
Upcycled Urban Chic
Piece x Piece Revamps Discarded Clothing for the Eco-Conscious Fashionista
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Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Romain Jerome Creates Watches From Pieces of the Titanic
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Paper Crane Frocks
Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Necktie Jewelry
Necktie Jewelry
Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld
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Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Esprit-Mystique Sells Eco-Friendly and Pretty Jewelry
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Upcycled Teatime Bangles
Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
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Upcycled Gothic Ornaments
Upcycled Gothic Ornaments
Charlotte Hosten Creates Dark, Romantic Eco Jewelry
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Upcycled Knotted Necklaces
Upcycled Knotted Necklaces
These Saako Necklaces are Made out of Old Jerseys
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High-Top Flip Flops
High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Iris Tsante's Pencil Bracelets are Colorful and Creative
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Stunning Soda Can Jewelry
Stunning Soda Can Jewelry
The Funky Recycling Etsy Shop Pieces Feature Jewels Made from Junk
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