# Chair Back Hangers The Abitudini Clothes Hangers Take Recycling to a New Chic Level By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abitudini-clothes-hangers References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/2010/07/abitudini.html) & [resign.it](http://www.resign.it/products) There is something so deliciously quaint about these Abitudini [clothes hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bras-up). Designed by Antonello Fusè, these hangers take [recycling and upcycling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames) to a whole new chic level. They may be rather bulky in your closet; however, sacrificing some articles of clothing to use them would be worth it. Unless you think you can make this into a [DIY project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair)... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling:** Find innovative ways to repurpose materials and create new products, such as transforming clothes hangers into stylish accessories. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Explore eco-friendly and ethically-made fashion options that mitigate waste and promote a circular economy. - **DIY Projects:** Encourage consumers to engage in do-it-yourself projects to create personalized, unique items from existing materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Create a market for stylish and sustainable fashion accessories made from recycled or upcycled materials. - **Sustainable Home Goods:** Develop eco-friendly household products that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal, such as upcycled hangers. - **Craft and Hobby Retail:** Provide resources, tools, and inspiration for individuals interested in pursuing DIY projects and upcycling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop.md) - [Recycled Hotel Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperform-hanger.md) - [Thin-Wood Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-hanger.md) - [Expanding Garment Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-hanger.md) - [Storage-Conscious Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coat-hingers.md) - [Geometrically Shaped Hanger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triangle-hanger.md) - [Open-Concept Clothing Racks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhutte-clothes-hanger-rack.md) - [Fragrance-Defusing Hanger Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ploud-hanger.md) - [Modular Minimal Wardrobe Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koi-cloths.md)