# Recycled T-Shirt Dresses Fun Eco Chic Looks by Angela Johnson Designs By Sandra Winn | Published 2009-05-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dresses-made-from-recycled-tee-shirts References: [thegreenset](http://www.thegreenset.com/2009/05/this-lovely-ballgown-is-made-from-your.html) & [angelajohnsondesigns](http://www.angelajohnsondesigns.com/redesigned_clothing.html) Angela Johnson Designs aims to please [eco-conscious consumers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens) who have a humorous side with fun dresses and gowns made from [recycled tee shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbirds-remix). Johnson hunts down the t-shirts from thrift shops and vintage stores. She then uses her magical touch to redesign the comfy tops into adorable [t-shirt bubble and baby doll dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma) (the addition of knee-high, striped socks offers a retro-modern Raggedy Ann look), gowns and party dresses, mini and ruffle dresses, and even corsets. The ready-to-wear recycled dresses by Angela Johnson Designs are unique alone. However, if you’re looking for a style to truly your own, you can collaborate with Johnson and she’ll make a dress tailored to your desires. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Recycled Fashion:** The trend towards sustainability in fashion opens space for innovative ways of reusing old garments and materials. - **Collaborative Design:** Offering customers the option to co-create their dress could lead to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty. - **Humorous Fashion:** The demand for playful and creative fashion could lead to new opportunities for designers who are able to add humor to their collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Fashion:** Designing and producing sustainable fashion using recycled and upcycled materials could disrupt the traditional fashion industry and attract environmentally conscious consumers. - **Custom Clothing:** Providing customizable clothing and collaborating with customers to create unique pieces could revolutionize the fashion industry and lead to higher customer engagement and loyalty. - **Artisanal Fashion:** The demand for unique, handmade garments could create new opportunities for artisanal designers who are able to adapt to the changing industry trends and consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Elegant Easy-to-Wear Shirt Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shirt-dress-collection.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Circular Non-Shrink Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-lewis-3.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Sustainable Play Clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-play-clothes.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-bandi.md) - [Whimsical Ethically Made Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iclothing.md)