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# Bottle Cap Outfits
Josh Stolberg Creates Astounding Artwork Out of Ordinary Bottle Caps

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-18 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/josh-stolberg
References: [upcyclethat](http://www.upcyclethat.com/bottle-cap-art/6220/) & [rvacapworks](http://www.rvacapworks.com/)

From a distance, the work of Josh Stolberg might look like a simple piece of art, but a closer inspection reveals that the simplistic styling is all but a front; the work is made from bottle caps. Using a variety of bottle caps from different brands, Stolberg crafts ornately beautiful works of art that range in style from still life pieces for the home to wearable works that imitate the styling of superheroes.

When in college, Stolberg started collection bottle caps for no apparent reason. He began tinkering with them until he began to make artworks that he quickly started giving to loved ones as gifts. Fast forward to today and Stolberg is crafting almost anything you could imagine out of bottle caps.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Artistic Use of Bottle Caps:** Opportunity for artists and designers to explore the creative potential of bottle caps in their artwork and designs.
- **Upcycled Fashion:** Emerging trend of using unconventional materials like bottle caps to create unique and sustainable fashion pieces.
- **Recycling Innovation:** Innovation in recycling technology and processes to efficiently and creatively transform bottle caps into valuable art and products.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art and Design:** Artists, designers, and art enthusiasts can explore new possibilities in incorporating bottle caps into their creations.
- **Fashion:** Fashion brands and designers can tap into the upcycled fashion trend by incorporating bottle caps into their collections.
- **Recycling:** Recycling companies and waste management organizations can focus on developing innovative techniques to recycle and repurpose bottle caps.

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