# Formalwear Carriers The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tailor-upcycled-suit-tote References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/65180815/new-tailor-upcycled-suit-tote?ref=fp_treasury_9) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/DandyFlorence?ref=ls_profile) From a distance, the pictures in the gallery look like nicely folded suits, but this 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' is actually a bag! DandyFlorence gives a whole new meaning to suiting up with his 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote.' There's no trickery here, these are actual suits that he dug up from vintage shops. Once he found the right colors and styles, DandyFlorence sewed them up and turned them into unique carrying bags. These are available on Etsy and requests can be made for customized changes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling Fashion:** The trend of upcycling fashion items such as vintage suits, into unique carrying bags provides an opportunity for companies to create sustainable and eco-friendly fashion products. - **Customized Carrying Bags:** Design options for customized carrying bags present an opportunity for companies to meet the individual needs and preferences of their customers. - **Social E-commerce:** E-commerce sites such as Etsy provide an opportunity for small businesses to sell unique, handmade products and gain a strong foothold in the fashion industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on this trend by incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly methods of production and creating customized products. - **Online Retail:** The trend of social e-commerce provides a significant opportunity for online retailers to support small, independent businesses that offer unique, handmade products. - **Sustainability:** The trend of upcycling vintage items and creating sustainable products presents an opportunity for businesses in all industries to adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce their environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Closet Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-solgaard.md) - [Technical Modular Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doquintin.md) - [Convenient Garment Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfday-travel-roller-bag.md) - [Closet-Equipped Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flightable-closet.md) - [Upcycled Delivery Uniform Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-and-subject.md) - [Multifunctional Travel Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidney-byron.md) - [Leather-Woven Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6.md) - [Minimalist Repairable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellroy-transit-carryon.md) - [Design-Forward Garment Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garment-bags1.md)