# Upcycled Vintage Bags Forest Bound Specializes in Sweet Sustainable Bags By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-bound References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/style/bags/forest-bound-recycled-bags/) & [forestbound](http://www.forestbound.com/Forestbound/Forestbound_Home.html) I've been looking for great vintage canvas bags like these Forest Bound ones, and now I can finally end my search. All I need now is the loot to afford my favorite one (check out the lead image and then pan left). Made wholly from one-of-a-kind salvaged and found materials across the New England, Forest Bound bags are reasonably priced considering its unique appeal. Featuring canvas, leather and cotton recyclables, this is definitely a collection I'm a huge fan of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Canvas Bags:** Upcycling vintage materials for bags is a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion brands. - **Sustainable Fashion:** The use of recycled materials in fashion is a growing trend which creates opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly fashion brands to emerge. - **Circular Economy:** The circular economy can enable brands like Forest Bound to better track and reuse materials, reducing waste and resource use in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** The fashion industry can use this trend of upcycling vintage materials to create sustainable clothing lines. - **Sustainability:** Companies could introduce sustainability initiatives by upcycling materials for their products, thus reducing waste and building a more responsible brand image. - **Retail:** The circular economy could offer retailers opportunities for new revenue streams and innovative business models that are more sustainable and environmentally conscious. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Camping Gear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-camping-gear.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Soft Sustainable Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-woods-1.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Climate Conscious Summer Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baggu.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md)