# Upcycled Feminine Accessories Lulu Beas' Upcycled Fashion Turns Menswear into Women's Accessories By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-fashion References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-fashion/upcycled-womens-hats-scarves-from-mens-neckties-lulu-beas.html) & [etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/LuluBeas) As more people are becoming environmentally-conscious, finding upcycled fashion is no longer very hard to do. However, Lulu Beas is a designer who does something unique with her work—she turns used neckties for men into a scarves, purses and hats for women. Since neckties naturally have a slim shape, the accessories feature a patchwork of colorful fabrics that have been sewn together to create a usable item. While the prints on some neckties may quickly go out of style, Beas matches the fabrics by color, pattern and texture in order to create fresh and aesthetically-pleasing accessories. As addition to selling her creations on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-christmas-tree-alternative), Beas also provides sewing patterns for ambitious crafters who want to take on their own upcycled fashion projects with [scrap fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remake-by-burberry) they may already have lying around at home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform or marketplace that connects upcycled fashion designers with consumers looking for unique and eco-friendly accessories. - **Gender-transforming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of accessories that transforms traditionally masculine items into stylish and functional pieces for women, tapping into the growing market for gender-neutral fashion. - **DIY Upcycled Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer online courses or tutorials that teach people how to create their own upcycled fashion items, providing a sustainable and creative solution for fashion enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technologies to streamline the upcycling process, making it more efficient and scalable for fashion designers. - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch a specialized e-commerce platform exclusively for upcycled fashion, connecting designers and consumers in a dedicated marketplace. - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a subscription-based service that delivers curated upcycled fashion DIY kits, providing all the necessary materials and instructions to create unique accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zero-Waste Hair Ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fizzy-goblet.md) - [Unique Elevated Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdive.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Upcycled Leather Wallet Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-leather-wallet.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Sustainable Bucket Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-bucket-hat-collection.md) - [Charming Hair Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clementine-grove.md) - [Upcycled Tent Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-festival-waste.md)