# Rugged Recycled Neckwear Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection Recovers Old Shirts and Sweaters By Milla Kiss | Published 2011-10-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiste-nesterovaite References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2011/01/18/scarves-collection-by-aiste-nesterovaite.php) & [aistenesterovaite](http://www.aistenesterovaite.com/index.php?mact=ShopMadeSimple,cntnt01,fe_product_list,0&cntnt01category_id=10&cntnt01parent_id=1&cntnt01returnid=28&hl=en) Lithuanian designer Aiste Nesterovaite's Scarves Collection unites [sustainable fashion design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio) and DIY principles in an effortless way. The pieces of the Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection are made out of sweater, jacket and shirt parts mixed with [scraps of other fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry) to create funky, colorful, high-quality neckwear that you can wear for any occasion. This very wearable and eco-conscious collection includes warm vests and curious necklaces too, all made of resurrected textile garments. A nice example to follow before you throw out grandpa's old, worn cardigans. Aiste Nesterovaite is a designer, design curator and co-founder of the [Hotel of Things](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-grand-sheet-set) design shop, along with partner Dalia Mauricaite. The Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection is also an exhibition of wearable design at the Galerie Sofie Lachaert in Gent, Belgium. Additional Photo Link 1: http://www.aistenesterovaite.com/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,detail,0&cntnt01articleid=19&cntnt01returnid=15&img=2&p=0#content Additional Photo Link 2: http://www.ignant.de/2011/02/03/aiste-nesterovaite/ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Fashion:** The Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection showcases the trend of incorporating recycled materials into fashion design, offering an opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to create innovative and eco-conscious products. - **Upcycling:** The collection's use of old garments and fabric scraps highlights the growing trend of upcycling, providing an opportunity for designers and entrepreneurs to create unique and environmentally friendly products. - **Wearable Design:** The Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection exemplifies the trend of wearable design, presenting an opportunity for designers to create functional and stylish accessories that make a statement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore utilizing recycled materials and upcycling techniques to create sustainable and innovative products, inspired by the Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection. - **Textile:** The textile industry can tap into the trend of upcycling and incorporating recyclable materials to create new textile products, inspired by the Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection. - **Design:** The design industry can embrace the trend of wearable design, creating functional and visually appealing accessories that prioritize both style and sustainability, taking cues from the Aiste Nesterovaite Scarves Collection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Handcrafted Fall Knitwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-solana.md) - [Archaeology-Inspired Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aelis.md) - [Collegiate-Style Winter Scarfs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-6.md) - [Arty Knitwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arty-knitwear.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cashmere Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-cashmere-collection.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md)