# Recycled Swimwear Couture UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-12-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedo-swimsuit-fashion References: [speedo](http://www.speedo.com/speedo_brand/swimming_news/newsroom/swimming_news_3328.html) A few students from the UK took their creativity to the next level and upcycled LZR swimsuits, transforming them into the featured Speedo Swimsuit fashion pieces. Hailing form the [London College of Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no3-gin-afternoon-tini-tour), [University College Falmouth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-twist) and [University of Huddersfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetic-foot-ulcers), the students took inspiration from the LZR swimsuit frock and put a "sexier" spin on this piece. Featuring bandeau-knotted bikinis, ruffled clutches and patchwork water shorts, this recycled swimwear line is definitely eye-catching. **Implications** - Recycling is becoming an increasingly popular method for businesses to attract consumers to their brand. Since an eco-friendly lifestyle is something that is desired by many modern consumers, companies will surely see an increase in popularity by implementing this concept into their merchandise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Implementing recycled materials into fashion items can attract environmentally conscious consumers and increase brand popularity. - **Upcycled Swimwear:** Transforming old swimsuits into fashionable pieces offers a unique and eye-catching product for swimwear brands. - **Creative Sustainability:** Using innovative and creative methods to repurpose materials can lead to disruptive and sustainable fashion solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can take advantage of recycled materials to create eco-friendly and trendy products. - **Swimwear:** Swimwear brands can explore upcycling techniques to offer unique and stylish swimsuit options. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can benefit from creative approaches to repurposing materials and reducing waste in fashion. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Sustainable Eurovision Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljmu.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Swimwear Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformations-second-swim-drop.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Sustainable Statement Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animalia.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Wellness Focused Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bathing-belle.md) - [Athlete Swimwear Knit Fusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-daley-swimwear.md)