# Second-Hand Clothing Seats The Giving Tree Project Turns Used Togs into Stumps By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-06-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-tree-project References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/06/08/square-in-boots-by-jongho-park/) & [park-jongho](http://www.park-jongho.com/) Though the First World may believe that all commodities have expiration dates, the Giving Tree project is a reminder that [someone's trash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trashy) can be another's treasure. To demonstrate this, designer Jongho Park has taken [second-hand clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair) and wrapped it up into objects that mimic the forms of tree stumps. Throwing away salvageable apparel can thus be likened to chopping down a tree, because the metaphor views discarding your duds as a total waste of resources. What's been created with these unique pieces of art is a collection of loaded objects that combine layer upon layer of used clothing to produce, not only a statement, but a functional furnishing. The [hand-sewn stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noah-folding-stool) of the Giving Tree project offer a place to sit and ponder your own possessions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to repurpose used clothing and create unique, sustainable fashion pieces. - **Sustainable Design:** Potential for transforming waste materials into functional and visually appealing furnishings. - **Circular Economy:** Growing focus on reusing and reimagining items to reduce waste and promote resource efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore opportunities to incorporate upcycled materials and promote sustainable practices. - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can tap into the trend of repurposing clothing to create eco-friendly seating options. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can find innovative ways to transform discarded clothing into unique and impactful artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Discarded Shoe-Created Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wu-series.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Waste-Based Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-furniture1.md) - [Textile-Topped Table Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumble-tables.md) - [Colorful Sustainable Recycled Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stump-recycled.md) - [Upcycled Denim Waste Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluff-stack-furniture.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Creative Laundry Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewear-chair.md)