Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,330 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,330 cutting edge ideas.

Surplus Fabric Upcycled Apparel

Lorenz Upcycles Old Clothes & Linens in the Recraft Studio Series

— September 29, 2021 — Lifestyle
London fashion label lorenz introduces its new Recraft Studio collection for the Spring/Summer 2021 season with a sustainable mindset. The brand takes vintage table cloths, old bed linens, and crochet doilies to create special one-of-a-kind shirts.

The core of the capsule centers on sustainability as the brand describes itself to be a “global community in celebrating the more obscure things in life.” The ongoing capsule of shirts is made using surplus vintage fabric materials that are then intricately detailed. The shirts are adorned in motifs that have been stitched on by hand and showcase patterns that give off a bold look. The unique shirts are all special to their own due to the intricate and sustainable production process.

Image Credit: Lorenz
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Fashion - There is an opportunity for fashion companies to find ways to repurpose and upcycle old or surplus materials in a sustainable and economically viable way.
2. Handcrafted Apparel - There is an opportunity for fashion companies to create unique and personalized apparel through handcrafted techniques, providing a more bespoke experience for consumers.
3. Sustainable Capsule Collections - Creating sustainable capsule collections using upcycled materials can be a successful way for fashion brands to showcase their commitment to sustainability and attract eco-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can adopt sustainable and ethical practices, such as upcycling and using handcrafted techniques, to appeal to the growing number of eco-conscious consumers.
2. Textiles - Textile companies can explore new ways to repurpose surplus fabric and reduce waste in the industry, such as collaborating with fashion brands to create upcycled collections.
3. Retail - Retailers can highlight sustainable and upcycled apparel collections in their marketing and advertising to appeal to consumers who are looking for more eco-friendly purchases.
1.3
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness