It would probably be a fair estimate to believe that a conveyor belt handbag would be heavy, ugly, rugged, smelly or all of the above. All those assumptions would be wrong as these conveyor belt handbags are all beautifully crafted, not even appearing to feature any of the rugged pieces that make a conveyor belt what it is.
Amsterdam-based Kazmok uses the discarded material that they find at warehouses, recycling facilities and other industrial locales and fashions them into stylish, functional and extremely durable leather handbags for the bag enthusiast.
They don't only do bags, though. Their products range from their more traditional briefcases to phone cases, luggage and even belts if you're feeling so inclined.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Upcycled Fashion
- Opportunity to create stylish and sustainable products by repurposing discarded materials from industrial sources.
- Industrial Chic
- Innovation potential in transforming utilitarian industrial materials into fashionable and functional accessories.
- Eco-friendly Accessories
- Growing demand for accessories made from recycled materials, offering an opportunity to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers.
Where This Applies
- Fashion Accessories
- Incorporating recycled industrial materials into the design and production of handbags, belts, and other fashion accessories.
- Sustainable Fashion
- Providing environmentally-friendly alternatives in the fashion industry by repurposing materials and reducing waste.
- Upcycling
- Exploring innovative ways to transform discarded industrial materials into valuable and aesthetically pleasing products.
