# Edgy Eco-Accessories Recycled Rock-and-Roll Wrist Cuffs From Drink Cans and LPs By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-02-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/can-do-rock-and-roll-wrist-cuffs-eco-accessories-from-repurposed-goods References: [elsewares](http://www.elsewares.com/commerce/Vintage-Vinyl-Cuff_MPD821.html) The folks at Elsewares have found a way to give empty [aluminium drink cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceci-1938) and [cast-off classic vinyl LPs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit) new lives. The vinyl version is made in Philadelphia from mint-condition records plated with rhodium, a non-tarnishing metal. They're available in black, red or white, complete with grooves. Beer or soda cans are attached to a sterling silver cuff by a little company in Vermont. Sterling rivets secure the aluminum and it is protected from damage with silver end-caps. **Implications** - Elsewares have brought together drink cans and vinyl LPs in the hopes of giving both new life. This is a highly innovative concept that anyone who is into design or the environment will certainly be into. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Accessories:** Creating new products from discarded materials like drink cans and vinyl LPs presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in fashion accessories opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable brands looking to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Merging Art and Fashion:** The combination of vinyl LPs and fashion accessories offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists and designers to create unique and edgy products. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating upcycled accessories into their collections, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The use of recycled materials in accessory production presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the concept of creating fashion accessories from vinyl LPs to disrupt the art and design industry with unique and eco-friendly creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Sustainable Indie Album Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-music.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Sustainable Wine Cork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-cork-products.md) - [Minimalist Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plik-1.md) - [Eco Suitcase Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-respin.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md)