# Recycled Vinyl Jewelry Norbu Designs Transforms Old Records into Gorgeous Accessories By Corinne Guirgis | Published 2011-08-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norbu-designs References: [makemehappytoday](http://www.makemehappytoday.com/en/2011/07/20/making-ideas-happen-meets-norbu-design/) & [norbudesign.blogspot](http://norbudesign.blogspot.com/) Nothing screams retro revival quite like these incredible accessories from up-and-coming company Norbu Designs. Designer Bruno DiCostanzo has been receiving a great deal of buzz for his funky and chic [recycled vinyl bling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-vinyl-record). His philosophies revolve around the old adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure" and the desire to give a second life to objects that have lost their initial function but still hold aesthetic potential for someone with the vision to transform them. The collection features [bold arm cuffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection), necklaces, earrings and even visors that have been melted and bent into interesting shapes sure to spice up any outfit. This cool collection is certainly music to my ears! **Implications** - The popularity of recycled fashion made from reusable materials has peaked to new heights, as artists and fashionistas find creative ways to do reduce their carbon footprints. Cost-efficient, unique and environmentally friendly are three powerful forces guaranteed to generate buzz and excitement around recycled fashion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Recycled Fashion:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique fashion pieces by repurposing reusable materials. - **Cost-efficient Fashion:** Disrupt the industry by offering affordable and environmentally friendly fashion options. - **Environmentally Friendly Accessories:** Meet the growing demand for accessories that are both stylish and sustainable. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** Integrate sustainable practices and materials into fashion production processes. - **Jewelry Industry:** Explore new possibilities for using unconventional materials and designs in jewelry making. - **Art and Design Industry:** Find innovative ways to repurpose objects and create unique, eco-friendly art and design pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Metal Jewellery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Recycled Gold Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-gold-jewelry.md) - [Modular Eco-Friendly Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist.md) - [Sustainable Artist Endeavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recasetify.md) - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md)