New accessories store Arm Candy is now satisfying the cravings of Las Vegas’ green fashionistas.
The boutique, located at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, sells purses, headbands, wallets, and other accessories made from upcycled materials. It was originally conceived as a small kiosk, but it proved so popular that the Arm Candy team recently moved into their new larger digs.
In its early days Arm Candy originally sold handbags made from candy wrappers. These products still make up the bulk of the collection, but you can also find accessories crafted from old seat belts, tire tubes, license plates, and other items destined for landfill.
Store co-owner Zohar Lotem says the vivid colors of his new premises draw customers in, but it’s the accessories themselves that really impress.
“The product itself makes people stop and say, ‘How cool is this?’” he said. He explained that the candy wrapper bags have a nostalgic charm to them, and a history that you just don’t find in high end designer purses. “When you buy a Louis Vuitton, you have a brand name and it’s nice, but aside from that, it’s nothing special.“
You can spend as little as $15 on an Arm Candy headband or a coin purse, or really splash out on a Swarovski crystal decorated bag costing $800. Each purchase comes complete with an authenticity certificate assuring its green credentials.
[Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal]
