# Vibrant Upcycled Fleece Bags Tega Akinola's Fleece Bags are Upcycled from Branded Apparel By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-02-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tega-akinola References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/2/apoc-store-tega-akinola-upcycled-fleece-handbags-release-info-nike-the-north-face) & [apoc-store](https://apoc-store.com/collections/tega-akinola-women) Tega Akinola and APOC Store unveiled a series of vibrant upcycled bags. The bags are made using fleece from former [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forward-cargo-tote) and [The North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1) apparel. The young designer is enthralled with the idea of buying secondhand items and transforming them into something new and original. Akinola aims to facilitate conscious consumerism within the fashion industry. Made with soft, fleeced textures, the bags are available in various bright and bold hues ranging from red to pink, orange, blue, green, purple, and red. Each bag is made in a different silhouette and includes either The North Face or Nike branding on the front. Consumers can purchase the [upcycled fleece bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-and-subject) on the APOC Store website. Akinola aims to facilitate conscious consumerism within the fashion industry. Image Credit: Tega Akinola ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Fashion:** The trend of upcycling in fashion is growing, providing opportunities for designers to create unique, environmentally friendly products from discarded materials. - **Conscious Consumerism:** Consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases, creating opportunities for companies to offer sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. - **Branding Upcycled Products:** Branding upcycled products like Tega Akinola's fleece bags can create a unique value proposition for companies while also promoting sustainability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the upcycling trend to offer environmentally friendly and one-of-a-kind products to conscious consumers. - **Retail Industry:** The retail industry can explore upcycling as a way to differentiate themselves in a crowded market while also promoting sustainability. - **Sportswear Industry:** Sportswear companies like Nike and The North Face can lead the way in upcycling by repurposing fabrics from their own products and offering unique, branded upcycled products to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion-collection.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Eco-Conscious Sporty Tote bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forward-cargo-tote.md) - [Colorful Boldly Patterned Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yinka-ilori-1.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Co-Branded Upcycled Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rerebuilt-to-resist.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.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)