Fashion
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Pretty in Plastic: Upcycled Jewelry from Straws and Credit Cards
Kellybeth Designs uses seemingly wasteful plastics — drinking straws and credit cards — and upcycles them into trendy fashion accessories.
February 4, 2011
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Recycled Jewelry for the Geek at Heart
Zelle turns obsolete electronics into retro cool accessories.
February 4, 2011
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Constructing Wearable Art from Industrial Waste
Two Portland-based designers repurpose everyday throwaway items into funky jewelry and accessories.
February 3, 2011
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Glittering Conscience: Ruff & Cut
Using eco-friendly diamonds and sustainable manufacturing, Ruff & Cut is making serious green strides in the jewelry industry.
February 3, 2011
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Stunning Eco-Jewels That Have Been Around the Block a Few Times
Reuse-minded jewelers are finding that unconventional materials make some of the most exceptional jewelry.
February 2, 2011
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A Holiday Gift Guide Fit for an Eco-Fashionista
From the truly bizarre to the simply reused, sustainable fashion is in high demand this holiday season.
December 7, 2010
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Ways to Reuse Metal Jewelry
Just because you no longer wear a piece of jewelry doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be reused. Here are more than a few suggestions.
November 29, 2010
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Old Shoes Reborn as Living Faces
Instead of donating to your local Salvation Army store (never throw out a pair!), shoes can be restored and turned into beautiful artworks with a story to tell!
November 14, 2010
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Old Televisions are Reborn as Vegan Shoes
TVs as fashion statements? Designer Elizabeth Olsen thinks so.
November 12, 2010
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Mark Your T-Shirts SAVED
One U.K. company is changing the perception of pre-worn T-shirts from stale to SAVED.
November 5, 2010
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Thirteen Recycled Steampunk Gas Masks
Leatherwork studio Bob Basset and artist Tom Banwell both focus on steampunk art works. By repurposing something as practical as a gas mask, the form is turned into something fantastic.
September 15, 2010
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Recycled Kids Clothing: Beyond the Secondhand Store
Hand-me-downs and repurposed fabrics are the new fad in children’s clothing.
August 4, 2010
