I’ve been meaning to write about reMade USA forever, but today was given a nice swift kick in the butt by this fabulous article on Fast Company for Case Studies in Sustainability. Not just another handbag designer, Shannon South creates works of art & functionality using found leather jackets (or you can send her your own and she’ll refashion it into a bag). She’s even caught the attention of Barney’s Co-Op, who will be selling some of her bags in select stores.
It is my firm belief that recycled, upcycled & “used” or vintage clothing and accessories is the ONLY way to achieve true sustainability in fashion. We will still continue to buy new, but hopefully less often now that there are more and more designers doing incredible work with thrifted clothing, leather scraps and recycled metal.
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Thanks for this informative post. I’ve recently gotten interested in upcycled bags because it is an honest, ethical fabric compared to faux-leather, vinyl that is more detrimental to the environment. I also love that these creators are not mass-producing in asia, so wtg for that too!
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