# Recycled Outerwear Runways The Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Sustainably Chic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruizgaln-springsummer-2013 References: [fuckingyoung.es](http://fuckingyoung.es/ruizgalan-springsummer-2013/) & [ruizgalan.es](http://www.ruizgalan.es/) Showing at Madrid's Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, the Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 runway presentation is entitled 'New Life.' With the use of [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation), the innovative designer is able to give plastic shopping bags, old clothes, household accessories and other donated items a second chance at life. From [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-british-bin-juice) store bags to dated clothing pieces, these aged items are cut up and stitched together to create high-fashion menswear looks. The cleverly conceived Ruizgalán Spring/Summer 2013 collection references a retro athletic-wear aesthetic while remaining distinctive and fashion-forward for the next generation. The designer creates an edgy and eclectic sportswear collection that advocates the practice of [sustainable style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio). He embraces reusable materials and creates a slew of future-friendly menswear. These styles are aesthetically authentic while remaining economically and ecologically responsible in their design concept. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Fashion:** Opportunities for upcycling materials and creating high-fashion looks from recycled items. - **Sustainable Style:** The trend of advocating for sustainable fashion practices and creating eco-friendly designs. - **Retro Athletic-wear:** The resurgence of retro athletic-wear aesthetics in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has the opportunity to embrace upcycled materials and sustainable practices to create unique and environmentally friendly designs. - **Textiles:** Textile manufacturers can explore the production of eco-friendly fabrics made from recycled materials to meet the demand for sustainable fashion. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the market of retro athletic-wear by offering vintage-inspired clothing lines that combine both style and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-runway.md) - [Luxury Slow Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kzk-studio.md) - [Premium Outerwear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rudsak-fallwinter-24.md) - [Sustainable Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation.md) - [Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fendi-springsummer-2024.md) - [High Fashion Mud Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciaga-2023-runway.md) - [Edgy Backpack-Centric Fashion Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-the-edge-of-time.md) - [Repurposed Runway-Style Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnei-4.md)