# Fashion From Skateboard Parts Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles By jelalyn | Published 2007-11-10 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-skateboard-accessories-becky-clutch-and-belt-buckles References: [reformschoolrules](http://www.reformschoolrules.com/pc/bkycltch/mylocker/Skate+Board+Clutch) New York brand Beck(y) designs bags and accessories made out of [recycled skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works) and plush high-end fabrics. Beck(y) chops used skateboards and makes edgy designs such as clutch bags and [belt buckles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt). For each board received by Beck(y), $3 is donated to organizations dedicated to building and maintaining skateparks across United States. **Implications** - The use of [upcycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio) is becoming more and more popular in all facets of the design industry, from fashion to interior design. This eco-conscious selling point is made all the more attractive when the materials used come from a modern, familiar piece such as skateboards. Companies that use Beck(y) as an example are sure to resonate well with the activist youth demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upcycled Materials:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate upcycled materials in their designs and products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers. - **Skateboard Fashion:** Emerging trend of utilizing skateboard parts in fashion accessories, offering a unique and edgy style for consumers. - **Activist Youth Demographic:** Targeting and engaging with the activist youth demographic by promoting sustainability and supporting skatepark initiatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessory industry can explore incorporating recycled skateboard parts into their product lines, creating unique and eco-friendly designs. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can look into using upcycled skateboard materials to create eye-catching and sustainable furniture pieces or decorative accents. - **Skateboarding Industry:** The skateboarding industry can embrace the trend by collaborating with fashion brands to create merchandise and accessories using recycled skateboards, tapping into the growing demand for sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md) - [Recycled Material Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lander-skateboard.md) - [Luxe Fashion House Skateboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-skateboard.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Upcycled Surf Kite Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgy-kids-brand.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md)