Hopefully you will think twice before you throw anything away after seeing all of these upcycled fashion features. For those of you who don't know, upcycling is the practice of turning old or used items into new creations. Upcycling is easy to do and only requires you to have a lot of "junk" and a creative mind.
These upcycled fashion features are proof as to just how easy upcycled fashion is to create. The upcycled Chuck Taylor sandals are a prime example of how someone with an idea and a pair of scissors can turn a ratty pair of tennis shoes into a new and unique pair of sandals. If you are on the hunt for hot summer fashions for fall, then skip the store and check out all of these upcycled fashion features instead.
42 Upcycled Fashion Features
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Stunning Soda Can Jewelry
The Funky Recycling Etsy Shop Pieces Feature Jewels Made from Junk
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Upcycled Stationery Jewelry
Iris Tsante's Pencil Bracelets are Colorful and Creative
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Upcycled Knotted Necklaces
These Saako Necklaces are Made out of Old Jerseys
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Upcycled Shipwreck Watches
Romain Jerome Creates Watches From Pieces of the Titanic
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Upcycled Teatime Bangles
These Abigail Maryrose Clark Teacup Bracelets Have a Classy Aesthetic
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Upcycled Accessory Frocks
The Repurposed Vintage Scarf Dress is a Great Way to Recycle
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Upcycled Artistic Accessories
Grain Design Promotes Guatemalan Artisans and Helps the Planet
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Upcycled Menswear for Women
Milch Refashions Secondhand Dudes' Duds for Girls
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Upcycled Urban Chic
Piece x Piece Revamps Discarded Clothing for the Eco-Conscious Fashionista
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Upcycled Skate Deck Shades
These Vuerich Brothers Sunglasses Use Extreme Sports for Inspiration
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Upcycled Gothic Ornaments
Charlotte Hosten Creates Dark, Romantic Eco Jewelry
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Upcycled Daddy Duds
The ‘Brava Boutique’ Re-Purposes T-Shirts into Adorable Kiddie Clothing
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Upcycled Couture Jewelry
The Tonya O'Hara Pet:Cell Plastic Collection is Ecologically Good
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High-Top Flip Flops
Chuck Taylor Sandals are a Badass Beach Essential
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Necktie Jewelry
Upcycled Necktie Bedazzled Maria Necklace by Lilian Asterifeld
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Upcycled Fair Trade Fashion
Liz Alig Links Consumers & Producers to Support Ethical Practices
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Upcycled Haute Couture
Maison Martin Margiela's Fall Winter 2010 Showcases Eco, Artisanal Designs
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Upcycled Couture
The Baroque Creations of Ziad Ghanem
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Upcycled Haute Couture
The Barneys New York Espresso Foil Gown is a Green Luxury Icon
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Recycled Swimwear Couture
UK Students Create Speedo Swimsuit Fashion Pieces With Old Bikinis
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Beautiful Buttoned Bibs
The JH Beulah Button Necklaces are Ultra Stylish
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Paper Crane Frocks
The Yuliya Kyrpo Upcycled Origami Dress is Made of Reused Newspapers
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Elegant Upcycled Jewelry
These Bouf Rings are Radically Recycled and Radiant
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Upcycled Weapon Necklaces
B-Side Jewelry's Gun Reclamation Project
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Postage Stamp Earrings
April Starr Uses Vintage Postal Materials to Create One-of-a-Kind Jewelry
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Upcycled Bullet Jewelry
Esprit-Mystique Sells Eco-Friendly and Pretty Jewelry
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Geeky Upcycled Belts
GettingWeddy Brings Computer Accessories to the World of Fashion
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Formalwear Carriers
The Very Classy 'Tailor Upcycled Suit Tote' by DandyFlorence
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Video Tape Jackets
VHS Gets New Life with Kai Yeung Yau's Video Tape Outerwear
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Book Cover Bracelets
These Upcycled Accessories by Lana Manis are Stylishly Scholarly
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Upcycled Peg Fashion
Cliff Cork Belts Shows That Wine Stoppers Have a Fashionable Purpose
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Upcycled Fashion Tags
Undone Clothing Jacket
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DIY Tee Upcycling
Megan Nicolay Transforms Tees into the Next Best Thing
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Upcycled Outerwear
The Remade in Switzerland Line Uses Military Surplus Inspirations
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Paparazzo Choker Crafts
The Film Negative Necklace Will Ensure You are Always Camera-Ready
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Repurposed Clothing Castoffs
Re-Jiggered Children's Clothes Upcycles by Downsizing Garments
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Hip Upcycled Fashion
Goodone and Tesco Team Up for a New Sustainable Clothing Line
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Upcycled Bottle Jackets
Pharrell Williams' Bionic Yam Outerwear Line is Eco Chic
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Upcycled Utility Belts
These Fabric Horse Belts Bring Urban Eco Design and Efficiency Together
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Immoral Upcycled Threads
Bernie Madoff's Clothes are Auctioned Off & Upcycled Into an iPhone Cover
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Cozy Salvaged Sweaters
These Upcycled Sweater Slippers are Eco-Friendly and Stylish
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Upcycled Apparel Pillows
The ThinkGeek Shirt 2 Pillow Kit is a DIY Dream
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Upcycled Waste Material Furniture
This Cardboard Furniture Design by Lee Lin is Modular
Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Subculture Fashion Collections
The BALENCIAGA Fall 2024 Haute Couture Collection is Ultra-Chic
Sustainable Repairable Sneaker Designs
Disassembly Lab Footwear is Easily Repaired by Consumers
Deadstock Denim Clogs
Levi’s x Crocs Upcycles Fabric Into One-of-a-Kind Footwear Designs
Upcycled Sneaker Sustainable Bags
Bibi Bazz Designs the Limited Collection of Eco-Friendly Bags
Unique Chain Collections
FTJCo’s Vintage Chain Shop Brings Timeless Elegance to Ethical Luxury
Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers
Masha Popova Remixes a Pair of adidas Superstars
Compostable Suede Sneakers
Puma Re:Suede 2.0 is a Commercial Version of an Experimental Sneaker
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Fall-Centric Layered Apparel
The UNIQLO U FW24 Collection is Timeless and Elevated
Creative Laundry Solutions
'Uncommon' and 'Ecover' Release 'Rewear Chair' to Reduce Overwashing
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Designer Upcycled Bags
Comme Des Garçons Released Its Collaboration with FREITAG
Cozy Sustainable Sneaker Styles
The VEJA SDU REC Flannel Sneakers Have Recycled Materials
Vintage-Inspired Elevated Accessories
Every Other Thursday Unveils a Range of Accessories
Sustainable Repurposed Shirts
Olivia Wilde Unveils a New Eco-Friendly Collaboration with ThredUp
Sustainable Versatile Capsules
Reformation Unveils Sustainable Collection Designed by Camille Rowe
Transformable Sustainable Apparel
CAALO Is Manufactured Ethically and Sustainably
Low-Value Plastic Recycling Methods
Ashaya Aims to Reuse Non-Recyclable Plastic Packaging
Upcycled Plastic Bag-Made Chairs
Sungai Watch Creates the Ombak Chair from Plastic Bags
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Tech-Themed Fine Jewelry
Accessories Brand Oushaba Turns E-Waste Into Fine Jewelry Pieces
Sustainable Luxury Handbags
The First-Ever Reformation Handbags Just Dropped
Recycled Homeware Capsules
Particle Launches a Collection Made from Recycled Sneaker Materials
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Repurposed Patchwork Footwear
ReImagined by UGG Gives New Life to Leftover Leathers & Suedes
Embellished Cozy Premium Footwear
Chopova Lowena Presents the New SS24 Collection at LFW
Streetwear Gorpcore Fashions
The North Face Urban Exploration RE:EXPLORATION Patch Up is Tactical
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Pineapple Yarn Knitted Sneakers
These Trainers Are Crafted With Pineapple Leaf Fibers
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Recycled Clothing-Crafted Furniture
Hemingway Design Transforms London's Traid Store
Scrap Material Footwear
Merrell Created a Scrap Shoe Collection for Zero Waste Week
Sophisticated Tie-Belt Dresses
The Tie-Belt Shirt Dress is an Elevated Sustainable Fashion Piece
Upcycled Automotive Fashion
Nio's Blue Sky Lab Repurposes Materials from Car Manufacturing
Regenerative Designer Fashion Shows
eBay will Host an 'Endless Runway' Showcasing Pre-Loved Looks
Rice Straw Fashion Collections
Siam Kubota and Greyhound Original Launch 'Turn Waste to Agri-Wear'
Recycled Metal Jewellery
Reformation X Clair Waight Keller Create a Limited-Edition Collection
Retro Denim-Crafted Sneakers
PUMA Unveils a Pair of Frilly Palermo Denim Sneakers
Patterned Puffy Artisanal Shoes
Suicoke and Story mfg. Present a New Collection Together
Second-Hand Styling Series
Channel 4 & Vinted's Second-hand Showdown Spotlights Pre-Loved Fashion
Handstitched Denim Sandals
Birkenstock and Jesse Leyva Honors the Art of Boro in New Capsule
Sustainability-Driven Fashion Campaigns
pitusa's Sustainability Campaign Focuses on Reducing Waste
E-Commerce Recycling Programs
GUESS Launched GUESS Again in Partnership with SuperCircle
Repurposed Denim Furniture
Levi's Icons Re/Outfitted Refreshes Iconic Designs with Discarded Denim
Nature Material-Made Luxe Accessories
Kengo Kuma Presents New Sustainable Designs for Fendi
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Fully Circular Fashion Brands
Reformation Aims to be 100% Circular by 2030 with 'RefRecycling'
Convenience-Focused Upcycled Tote Designs
Out of the Woods Enhances Its Out of the Ocean® Range
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Deflated Balloon Clothing Hangers
Chong Shop Has Revamped the Iconic Clothes Hanger Using Waste
Flannel Patterned Timeless Collections
Converse Presents the Nostalgic Upcycled Flannel Chuck 70
Clothing Buy-Back Programs
Eileen Fisher Revolutionizes Clothing Recycling with Renew Program
Sustainable Artist Endeavors
CASETiFY Launches a New Artistic Upcycling Project Called Re/CASETiFY
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Fragrance-Integrated Fashion Accessories
Versace Integrates the Bright Crystal Perfume to Shoes
Vegan Sportswear Pop-Ups
Hylo Athletics' Pop-Up at Harrods Includes a Recycling Component
Upcycled Slow Fashion Collections
Bellantoni's 'Re.Nu' Project Results in Sustainable Products
Textiles-to-Textiles Recycling
Jack Wolfskin Revolutionizes Apparel with Textiles Recycling
Upcycled Tutu Couture
Aelis FW23 Repurposes Tutus from the Paris Opera
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Upcycled Denim Collections
The Latest Wrangler Reborn Collection Celebrates Circularity
Festive Bridal Accessory Lines
Funky Junque Embraces the Most Exciting Parts of Wedding Planning
Fashion-Forward Active Sandals
Chloé x Teva Reimagines Iconic Footwear Silhouettes
Music-Inspired Fashion Ventures
Upstream is the First Fashion Streaming Service Powered by Music
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
Food Waste-Crafted Shoes
Frank and Oak Showcase a New Circular Zero-Waste Sneaker
Zero-Waste Hair Ties
Fizzy Goblet Introduces the New Zero-Waste Hair Ties Using Old Materials
Upcycled Laundry Hampers
Fashion Takes Action Concluded Canada's First Textile Recycling Pilot
Sporty Upcycled Vintage Collections
Nike Relaunches the Re-Creation Program in London and Paris
Doll-Themed Secondhand Shops
ThredUp's Barbiecore Dream Shop Shares a Selection of Thrifted Goods
Circular Fashion-Enabling Partnerships
Coach and Poshmark's Collaboration Makes Buyer Resale Easy
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Couture Technical Sneaker Models
Juntae Kim Remixes a Pair of Salomon Sneakers for Fashion Week
Upcycled T-Shirt Boucherouite Rugs
Stüssy and Artisan Project Drop the Boucherouite T-Shirt Rugs
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Premium Sustainable Denim Collections
Miu Miu Unveils its New Upcycled Denim Collection
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
Edward Crutchley Presents his Latest Resort Capsule
Upcycled Tent Fabric Gear
The iKamper ReCovery Collection Makes Use of Waste Fabric
Upcycled Cork Sneakers
Each SOLE Jasper Chukka Pair is Made with 52 Recycled Natural Wine Corks
Upcycled Material Musical Instruments
The Yamaha Upcycling Guitar Concept Models are Sustainable
Contemporary Eco-Conscious Footwear Brands
Juntos Stands Out for Its Commitment to Sustainability
Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear
Community Clothing's Organic Athletic Uses Natural Materials
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Artist-Crafted Upcycled Fashion Collections
Noel Mercado Launches the 'Earth Tones' Capsule
Regenerated Polyester Apparel
Reformation and Ambercycle Created a Collection with cycora
Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear
Hunza G's New UPF Collection Protects Consumers from the Sun
AR Secondhand Shops
American Eagle Outfitters' RE/AE Shop Spotlights Sustainable Goods
Ocean-Friendly Upholstery Textiles
The 'Sport' Textiles Are Crafted From Shoreline-Sourced Plastic
Sports Drink-Branded Fashion Lines
POWERADE and Katie Grimes Use Upcycled Materials in New Capsule
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Eco Sweatsuit Collections
Champion's Styles with CiCLO Tech Reduce Microplastic Pollution
Sustainable Bucket Hats
Lisou's Bucket Hat Collection is Designed with Leftover Materials
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Fully Recyclable Knitwear
&OR Collective's Collection 01 Was Manufactured to Minimize Waste
Thrifter-Themed Fall Streetwear
Patta Presents its Latest Collection for the FW23 Season
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Upcycled Summery Apparel
Grey Goose & Frankie Collective Teamed Up on an Upcycled Drop
Pre-Loved Wedding Hubs
eBay is Meeting the Growing Demand for Secondhand Bridalwear
Edgy Upcycled Fashion Capsules
OMELIA is Showcasing Its Spring/Summer '25 Pre-Collection in Milan
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Cupshe Introduces 'The Recycled Swim' Sustainable Swimwear Collection
Reprised Fall Apparel Capsules
SHEIN Reimagines Autumnal Fashion Looks with Western Motifs
Clothing Recycling Services
Marine Layer and Trashie Lead Sustainable Fashion with New Initiative
Closet Cleanout Programs
The Container Store's Closet Clean Out Resale Program Slows Fashion Waste
Circular Fashion Shops
Asket Supports a Sustainable Fashion Future with Resale & Repair
Upcycled Automotive Couture Collections
This Collection is Made With Discarded Auto Components
Affordable Deadstock Apparel
SHEIN Ventures Into Sustainable Production with a 30-Piece Capsule
Eco-Friendly Sneaker Constructions
melissa is Releasing Shoes Made from Melfex PVC Material
Upcycled Fabric Home Goods
Sunbrella ReMade Items are Made from Upcycled Sunbrella Fabrics
Circular Fashion Docuseries
The Road to Circularity by Coachtopia Shares Sustainability Challenges
Gargantuan Sustainable Jeans
These Gigantic Jeans Will Be Upcycled Into Other Products
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Textile Recycling Supply Chains
Fashion Takes Action Releases an Eco-Conscious Textile Guide
Frictionless QR-Based Resale Features
eBay is Introducing the New 'Resell on eBay' Feature
Ethical Clothing Recycling Services
Retold Recycling Aims to Reduce Textile Waste
Tattered Fabric-Heavy Accessories
Our Legacy Launches a New Handcrafted Bag Series by Sarah Murkes
Sustainably Upcycled Jeans
These 'Diesel' Jeans Reuse Textile Cutting Waste Materials
Junkyard-Inspired Art Projects
ÉCAL and Philippe Malouin Unveil the Junkyard Diving Project
Online Sustainable Fashion Toolkits
Fashion Takes Action Features an Important Resource
Banana Fiber Apparel
Interloop Limited and Simply Suzette Launch the Unpeeled Collection
Creatively Repaired Garment Collections
TOAST Emphasizes Sustainability in New Capsule
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Deconstructed Artful Sandals
Craig Green Works Together with adidas on a Unique Sandal
Activism-Themed Custom Upcycled Shoes
tareet Delivers Custom ASICS for the APOC Store
Upcycled Vintage Garments
Beyond Retro Taps AllSaints Founder Stuart Trevor for a New Capsule
Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel
EarthyTweens Offers Up a New Clothing Capsule for the Holidays
Inclusive Secondhand Platforms
Lizzo and Fabletics' Yitty Launches a Resale Platform with ThredUp
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Bridal Flip-Flops
Uzurii Launched a Bridal Collection for Wedding Season
Short-Form Fashion Competitions
#TikTokFashion Challenges Users to Create and Share Their Design
Clog Takeback Programs
Crocs Introduces Innovative Retail Takeback Program for Sustainability
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Recycled Plastic Swimwear
Coastal Cool’s Sustainable Swimwear Blends Style with Purpose
Upcycled Down Furniture Series
Christoph Kurzmann Breathes New Life to Old Furniture
Circular Garment Repair Services
Nanushka Launches a Garment Repair Service with Sojo
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection