# Garbage Chic Black Bin Bag Couture By Cowbag | Published 2008-11-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garabge-chic-black-bin-bag-couture References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2008/11/taking-out-trash-never-looked-so-good.html) They say that models would look good in a bin bag, and these images put together by Trend de la Creme is case in point. Here’s a collection of [dumpster-inspired fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chip-bag-purse) straight from the catwalks, a trend started way back in 2006 when it was seen in the catwalk shows of Marni and Gareth Pugh. Alexander Herchkovitch, Luella, Moschino, and Hamish Morrow have all followed up, and I have to say, I am totally into garbage chic now. It’s totally unlike other [black shiny clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hm-x-glenn-martens) you might find, which is normally latex or requires a lot of polishing. Now, was it just me, or were garbage bags staples for all girls when playing dress up as a child? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Garbage Chic Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate recycled materials and promote sustainability in fashion. - **Eco-friendly Clothing:** Opportunity for companies to create fashionable clothing using recycled and sustainable materials. - **Upcycling Trend:** Opportunity for individuals to turn trash into treasure and create their own unique clothing pieces. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** More fashion designers and brands can incorporate sustainability and eco-friendly practices into their production processes. - **Recycling Industry:** Innovations to create more sustainable materials from recycled materials for use in garments. - **Diy/upcycling Industry:** Opportunities for individuals to monetize their upcycling skills, creating a new marketplace for unique and eco-friendly fashion pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Couture Ketchup Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup.md) - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md) - [Disruptive Fashion Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md) - [Whimsical Garbage Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-garbage-bags.md) - [Sustainably Constructed Garbage Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubbish-bin.md) - [Handle-Only Fashion Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-budget-bag.md)