# Bag-Crafted Clothing Designs clothsurgeon Drops the Latest Instalment of the RECONSTRUCTED PROJECT By Amy Duong | Published 2020-11-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reconstructed-project References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2020/11/clothsurgeon-reconstructed-nike-waste-jacket-gilet-release-information) London-based talent clothsurgeon introduces the latest capsule to join its RECONSTRUCTED PROJECT for the season. This time around the collection is made up of two pieces only for a minimal selection, made up of a jacket and a vest. These are constructed from sweat pant waist bands for an [upcycled purpose and environmentally friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) perspective. clothsurgeon uses left over waist bands that are garnered from over 50 pairs of [Nike's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anomaly-cycle) Fundamental Sweat Pants. This goes towards the mission of eliminating fashion waste and creating a new purpose for the materials. The jacket is a fully functional collared silhouette that features a chest pocket, side pocket, and zippers. The vest boasts a [utility design with zippers and pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/engineered-garments-x-beams-boy) as well. Image Credit: clothsurgeon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycling Fashion:** Designers are using recycled or leftover materials from other clothing items to create new pieces with a more environmentally-friendly approach. - **Minimal Capsule Collections:** Designers are releasing small and thoughtfully curated collections with only a few pieces to allow for more focus and attention to each item. - **Functional Fashion:** Designers are creating clothing items that serve a functional purpose beyond just aesthetics, often featuring pockets, zippers, and other utilitarian designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Design:** Innovative fashion designers are exploring new ways to reduce waste, increase sustainability, and create functional pieces. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Manufacturers are focusing on more environmentally-friendly production methods and materials to create clothing items that are both stylish and eco-conscious. - **Circular Economy:** Businesses are embracing the circular economy model by finding new uses for waste materials and reducing their overall environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Luxe Streetwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-row-to-the-road.md) - [Urban Deconstructed Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louther-x-carhartt-wip-fw25.md) - [Upcycled Minimalist Menswear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/son-of-a-tailors.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Highly Limited Garment Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junya-watanabe-man-x-reigning-champ.md) - [Denim Capsule Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrangler-x-camphorwood.md) - [Workwear Hybrid Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sacai-x-carhartt-wip.md) - [Versatile Sculptural Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhabit-collection.md) - [Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loutre-2.md)