# Upcycled Fabric Accessories These Vintage Bags & Accessories Feature WWII Military Canvas Fabrics By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-bags References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2015/07/29/j-augur/) & [jaugurdesign](http://jaugurdesign.com/archive/) Vintage collector and designer Judy Augur crafted an impeccable line of vintage bags and accessories. The 2015 collection is titled 'Als Ich Kan,' which means "best I can" in Dutch. The extensive collection uses authentic vintage fabrics from 1930s boro, Malian Dogon indigo and [pre WWII military canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk). The line also boasts Chinese brocade, Guatemalan loomed cotton and Navajo weaving constructions. These materials are [upcycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio) to create the collection's tote, scarf, cushion and bag accessories. By using unique fabrics, Judy Augur creates vintage bags and accessories with one-of-a-kind patterns. The designer's mixed color schemes create visually interesting and artistically pleasing pieces. These items are created under the J. Augur label, Judy Augur's 14-year-old company. Augur enjoys working with vintage materials because she believes they highlight the "timeless influence of the environment on artisans and craftspeople.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Upcycling:** Exploring the use of authentic vintage fabrics to create unique and one-of-a-kind accessories. - **Artisanal Design:** Emphasizing the artistic and visually interesting aspects of accessories through mixed color schemes and patterns. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Promoting sustainability by upcycling materials and reducing waste in the fashion industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity for fashion accessory brands to incorporate vintage upcycling techniques to create distinctive products. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Potential for textile manufacturers to collaborate with designers using vintage fabrics to produce unique and eco-friendly materials. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Innovation opportunity for sustainable fashion brands to embrace upcycling and artistic design, attracting environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-legacy-1.md) - [Airline Safety Equipment Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upcycled-life-vests.md) - [Minimalist Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-bags.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Upcycled Delivery Uniform Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dhl-and-subject.md) - [Upcycled Bag Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-x-tudes-studio.md) - [Travel-Inspired Handbag Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patricia-nash-designs-bags.md) - [Chic Artisanal Jewerly Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judy-carter.md) - [Upcycled Dog Product Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffwear-meadow-stream-collection.md)