Gloves used to be standard wear for genteel ladies, but modern fashions now ignore them. Step in, Rachel Denny who collected a ton of vintage gloves and fashioned them into a rug which she called "A Proper Lady." The rug could also be hung on the wall, perhaps as a statement for a bygone era.
Denny is a designer who admits she is "a collector of societal debris - lost mittens, glass fragments, and other touches of the human hand in unexpected places." Her innovative work has been featured before on Trendhunter.
Rugs Made of Gloves
'A Proper Lady' Eco Mat Made From Vintage Accessories
Trend Themes
1. Reworked Vintage Material - Repurposing vintage items to create new products.
2. Sustainability in Home Decor - Creating eco-friendly home decor using recycled materials.
3. Unique Wall Hangings - Creating statement-worthy wall art using unexpected materials.
Industry Implications
1. Sustainable Home Decor - Opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly home decor for consumers who value sustainability.
2. Artisanal Home Decor - The popularity of unique, handmade home decor opens up opportunities for small businesses and artisans.
3. Vintage Fashion - With the rise of sustainability, there is potential for companies to offer reworked vintage fashion items.