# Vintage Recycled Rubber Bags English Retreads By Bianca | Published 2008-10-24 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-recycled-rubber-bags-english-retreads References: [englishretreads](http://www.englishretreads.com/) Recycled bags have gone from being being popular among the artsy and eco crowds to being high-end fashion must-haves. Instead of being made of old sails or vintage clothing, English Retreads makes their bags from [post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kathmandu-epiq-se), giving them a fun, yet eco, faux leather aesthetic. Inside, they are and lined with [recycled plastic PET bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-bags-for-essentials), each style available in a choice of interior colors. They could just be the next big thing among celebrities too -- they were chosen for the [Critic's Choice Awards gift bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprayground-offers). If they do take off in Hollywood, it's going to get difficult to get your manicured paws on them. If the environmentally-conscious totes have won a weak spot in your heart, I suggest you snap one up quick. Featured in the gallery are the Small and Large Beatle bags, the Bentley shoulder messenger (seen on male model's shoulder), Model T Tote Luxe, Model T Tote Classic, Mini Luxe and the Cruiser. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-fashion:** English Retreads' use of recycled rubber and plastic bottles in their bags could pave the way for more sustainable fashion options. - **Upcycling:** The use of post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes in English Retreads' bags demonstrates the potential of upcycling in fashion and other industries. - **Celebrities and Sustainability:** The inclusion of English Retreads' bags in the Critic's Choice Awards gift bag could lead to more celebrity endorsements of sustainable fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** English Retreads' recycled rubber bags demonstrate the potential for sustainable and upcycled materials in the fashion industry. - **Packaging:** The use of recycled plastic PET bottles as lining materials in English Retreads' bags could inspire similar sustainable packaging options in other industries. - **Transportation:** English Retreads' use of post-consumer recycled truck inner-tubes in their bags highlights the potential for upcycling in the transportation industry, such as using old tires or car parts for new products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Upcycled Carrying Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastline-ecosmart.md) - [Stylish Cooler Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-cooler.md) - [Upcycled Aircraft Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emirates-2.md) - [Fashion-Forward Grocery Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waitrose-x-lulu-guinness-tote.md) - [Woven Statement Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee1.md) - [Retail Overconsumption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coachtopia-1.md) - [Premium European Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generation-leather-collection.md) - [Ocean Plastic Laptop Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targus.md)