# Upcycled Taxi Handbags This Eco Handbag by Naveh Milo Uses a Real Taxi Top Light Box By Dror Arbel | Published 2016-10-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Taxi-Upcycled-handbag References: [upcyclingbymilo](https://www.upcyclingbymilo.com/products/women-handbag-recycled-tote-bag-taxi-sign-handbag-black-white-fashion-magazine-handbag-bohemian-bag-hipster-handbag-summer-bag) This [eco handbag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse) uses an original taxi roof light as part of its design. Eco-designer Naveh Milo salvaged a taxi sign and turned him into an incredibly unique and wearable piece. While this handbag is probably one of Milo's top designs, his collection includes other fascinating designs that are centered around the concept of upcycling. For years, Milo has been creating innovative handbags wallets, jewelry and home decor items, all using materials that are either salvaged, found in the trash bin, waste or junkyards. With upcycling on the rise, Milo is one on the most innovative eco designers around who combines a great sense of humor with quality and comfort. Milo's designs are handmade in his studio. They are each one-of-a-kind and will be sure leave a smile on your face -- plus, they are surprisingly affordable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create unique fashion accessories by upcycling materials, appealing to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Growing demand for products that are made from salvaged materials or found in the trash bin, presenting opportunities for innovative designers like Naveh Milo. - **Humorous Eco Design:** Combining humor, quality, and comfort in eco-friendly design to create truly unique and affordable products, appealing to a wide range of consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry can leverage the trend of upcycled fashion accessories to offer sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to consumers. - **Design:** Design industry can explore innovative ways of utilizing salvaged materials and trash bin finds to create unique and marketable products. - **Sustainable Living:** Growing interest in sustainability and eco-friendly options opens up opportunities for industries focused on promoting and supporting sustainable living practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forward-cargo-tote.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md)