# Military-Style Recycled Bags Khepri is a Sustainable Handbag Company in Williamsburg, New York By Tiana Reid | Published 2013-01-27 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khepri References: [themutual](http://www.themutual.com/business/khperi) & [kheprinyc](http://www.kheprinyc.com/) Khepri is one of many, many, many clothing companies based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. What it emphasizes, however, is a lifestyle -- yes, *lifestyle* -- grounded in sustainability and recycling practices. The handbags are made in the city from [re-used and sustainable products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio). Examples from where the materials are sourced include military tents, grain sacks, cotton goods, old throws and vintage leather jackets. The price point is also quite, well, Williamsburg as the [totes, backpacks, weekenders and bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials) range from 200 dollars to over 600 dollars a pop. Khepri was founded by Emma Allen and the way the products are made means that each is a one-off piece. **Contact Information** Khepri [website](http://www.kheprinyc.com/) Khepri on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Khepri/180487835368549) Khepri on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/KHEPRINYC) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can arise by exploring sustainable materials and products in the fashion industry. - **Recycled Fashion Accessories:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of recycled fashion accessories, utilizing materials like military tents and vintage leather jackets. - **Ethical and Eco-friendly Lifestyle:** An opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating products that cater to an ethical and eco-friendly lifestyle, offering consumers sustainable choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has potential for disruptive innovation through the incorporation of sustainable and recycled materials. - **Accessories:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in the accessories industry by creating fashion accessories made from recycled and sustainable materials. - **Retail:** The retail industry can explore disruptive innovation by offering consumers a range of ethical and eco-friendly products that promote sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Everyday Sustainable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials.md) - [Sustainable Safety Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucon-acrobatics-sustainable-backpacks.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-koerner.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md)