Company Creates Handbags from Recycled Leather Jackets and Thrift Store Finds

Posted on: Jul 12

Forget seatbelts and candy wrappers. There's a new kid in town when it comes to creating handbags from recycled materials. Hold on, though. This one might not be as creative as you're expecting.

The company reMade USA has mastered the art of turning old leather items into bags. Well, it's certainly not an unexpected source for a tote, but at least it fits right in with the eco-friendly fashion movement.

reMade USA takes old leather jackets and scrap materials from thrift stores and upholstery companies and works them into one-of-a-kind purses. I believe I like these "upcycled" totes better than others I've seen.

Sometimes Nahui Ollin's designs are a tad too whimsical for my taste, and occasionally the Harvey's selection just looks like a bag made of seatbelts. The reMade options, however, are quite chic. There are a few styles whose front pockets do resemble the leather jacket from which they originated, but it looks fairly natural since pockets are, after all, a regular handbag feature.

Click on the reMade USA website to see these unique creations.

[Source: Eco Salon]