# Lavish Upcycled Leather Jackets Olga Road Turns Old Trench Coats into Sleek New Styles By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-07-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-road References: [fashioningchange](http://fashioningchange.com/brands/olga-road) & [olgaroad](https://olgaroad.com/) Olga Road is a fashionable alternative for those who want to purchase a stylish jacket with the look and feel of real leather without contributing to the environmentally damaging manufacturing procedures traditionally required to create rawhide outerwear. The company recycles old trench coats and transforms them into affordable and socially conscious biker-chic coats that eliminate the chemical processes used to create virgin leather goods. By using recycled materials in their design, each garment helps to reduce waste while also providing a unique and one-of-a-kind design element. Manufactured in Thailand, each jacket created also provides sustainable employment opportunities for residents by providing the artisans that craft the coats with fair wages. **Contact Information** Olga Road [website](https://olgaroad.com/) Olga Road on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/olgaroad) Olga Road on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/olgaroad) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** Olga Road's upcycling techniques can be applied to other fashion items, leading to new lines of sustainable clothing made from recycled materials. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Olga Road's production process could inspire other fashion brands to adopt more sustainable manufacturing methods in an effort to reduce waste and carbon footprint. - **Socially Conscious Products:** Olga Road's use of fair wages for local artisans can set an example for other companies to prioritize ethical labor practices in their production process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion industry leaders could adopt Olga Road's upcycling and sustainability techniques to create more environmentally friendly and socially conscious products. - **Manufacturing:** Olga Road's approach to sustainable manufacturing can inspire other manufacturers to adopt more eco-friendly methods and technologies to reduce their carbon footprint. - **Artisanal Products:** Olga Road's use of local artisans can lead to the rise of more socially conscious artisanal products that prioritize fair wages and ethical labor practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Tire Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se.md) - [Premium Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fallwinter-24.md) - [Recycled Carbon-Made Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-3.md) - [Leather Motto Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-motto-jackets.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [All-Weather Travel Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpargali-jacket.md) - [Recycled Polyester Fleece Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patagonia-retrox-jacket.md) - [Circular Outerwear Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/templa-1.md)