# IKEA Couture Jean Skin Turns Iconic Blue Eco Bag Into a Dress By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-02 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-skin-blue-metamorphosis References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/blue-metamorphosis/277604) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/jeanskin) Jean Skin’s ‘[Blue Metamorphosis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-closures-paperplug)’ shows how a blue [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resten) bag can be modified into an [eco chic minidress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-robe-ketchup). We’ve featured IKEA’s blue bags before; these bags can be purchased at any IKEA and reused each time you visit. As Jean Skin shows above, however, these eco bags have at least one more stylish use than as a mere shopping tote. Check out the gallery above for more images of Jean Skin’s ‘Blue Metamorphosis,’ and keep clicking for more clever uses of IKEA goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Fashion:** The trend of repurposing and transforming everyday materials into fashionable clothing items. - **Upcycling:** The trend of taking discarded or unused items and creatively transforming them into new products. - **Eco-friendly Design:** The trend of incorporating environmental consciousness into product design and manufacturing processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** The industry that can embrace the trend of transforming ordinary objects into fashion-forward clothing items. - **Home Furnishings and Decor:** The industry that can adopt the trend of repurposing and upcycling materials to create unique and sustainable home products. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The industry that can explore innovative ways to create eco-friendly and reusable packaging materials for various products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformed Carry-All Pillow Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resten.md) - [DJ Group-Collab Tonal Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frakta.md) - [Reusable Bag Pop-Up Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-hus-of-frakta.md) - [Grocery Bag Runway Accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/march-packable-tote-bag.md) - [Multipurpose Pre-Cut Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-tyg.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mvinn.md) - [Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-homeware.md) - [Denim-Wrapped Private Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gstar-raw1.md)