'Ownever,' the ethical luxury handbag designer that focuses on upcycling and recycling materials, has debuted a small bio-leather accessory that allows consumers to personalize their handbags. The small accessory is named 'The Own' and it is a minimalist bio-leather circle with a band to fasten it onto a handbag. The front of The Own allows for the engravement of one large letter, such as a name initial or letter with personal significance, while the back of the accessory allows for a word or short phrase to be engraved.
Most handbags from Ownever are created with 20% or more sustainable, upcycled materials, but are very minimalist. The Own allows consumers to express themselves more for the cost of 74 euros, or roughly $83 USD. The Own is 6.5cm in diameter and 20.5cm in height, which is approximately 2.5-inches x 8-inches.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycling Accessories
- There is an opportunity for designers to create more customizable accessories using upcycled materials, allowing consumers to express their individuality while reducing waste.
- Personalized Bio-leather
- Bio-leather offers a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional leather and can be used to create unique and personalized fashion accessories.
- Minimalist Design
- The trend towards minimalist design in the fashion industry can be extended to accessories, where small and simple pieces can be personalized to add value and uniqueness.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Sustainable and personalized accessories can disrupt the fashion industry, where consumers are increasingly looking for unique and ethical products.
- Personalized Gifts
- The Own offers an opportunity to create personalized and sustainable gifts, opening up a new market for ethical and customizable accessories.
- Bio-leather Production
- The development of bio-leather can disrupt the traditional leather industry, as consumers continue to seek out more sustainable and ethical alternatives to animal-derived materials.
