# Recycled Leather Bags ReMade USA Makes Pretty Purses Out of Old Fabrics By Rachel | Published 2009-06-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remade-usa-purses References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/remade-usa-bags.php) & [remadeusa](http://remadeusa.com/) ReMade USA is finding a use for old leather clothing. The company takes the unwanted leather and makes them into fabulous new purses and clutches. The ReMade USA designs are a great use of [discarded fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry), as well as being wonderfully fabulous. The [oversized leather totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio) are great in black, brown and all other recycled leather colors. Check out the ReMade USA designs above and online. **Implications** - The eco-friendly movement is extremely popular; however, consumers are looking for products that incorporate both an environmentally conscious lifestyle and a chic look. Ideas such as ReMade USA's [recycled leather purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags) appeal to these consumers as they are designed to be fashionable yet eco-chic, providing a happy medium for the environmentally stylish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-chic Fashion:** Creating fashionable products that incorporate both an environmentally conscious lifestyle and a chic look. - **Upcycled Leather Goods:** Transforming unwanted leather materials into new and stylish purses and clutches. - **Sustainable Accessories:** Offering accessories made from recycled materials that align with the eco-friendly movement. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Retail:** Opportunity to cater to consumers who seek environmentally-conscious and fashionable products. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** Potential for businesses to specialize in transforming discarded materials into new and trendy goods. - **Eco-friendly Lifestyle:** Opportunity to provide accessories that allow consumers to express their eco-conscious values in a stylish way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Repurposed Patchwork Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reimagined-by-ugg.md) - [Vegan Leather Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-leather-purses.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Indian-Made Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilaasa-lifestyle.md) - [Recycled Shoe-Made Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md)