Skater girl Beck Hickey has turned her passion for boards into an eco-friendly handbag business. The one-of-a-kind sk8bags from her Beck(y) label are crafted from reclaimed skateboards and plush fabrics.
“The grittiness of used, beat up boards combined with something really posh like silk speaks well to my overall aesthetic,” Hickey explained, “and the beautiful contradiction that results, fuels my creativity.“
The decks are washed and grip tape removed, but otherwise Hickey prefers to keep the boards in their natural state. To keep up with the demand for her unique purses, Hickey accepts donations from skate shops in her native New York.
As thanks for their support, Hickey launched the Boards 4 Bowls program. Through this initiative, Hickey donates $3 for every board she receives to non-profit groups who build and maintain public skate parks across America. She also works with the Tony Hawk Foundation, Jess Anderson Memorial Fund, and Elemental Awareness.
Beck(y)’s sk8bags are available from selected stores across North America and through the label’s online website.
