These Fish Leather Handbags and Accessories are Exotic and Eco-Conscious
Alyson Wyers — March 9, 2015 — Eco
References: heidiandadele & springwise
These fish leather handbags are both exotic and eco-friendly. Using seafood industry byproducts, Heidi and Adele makes luxury bags and accessories out of materials like eel skin and salmon leather. The London-based brand uses the under-used fabric as an alternative to other leathers.
Given the concerns many have about the global leather market, this sourcing solution is ahead of the curve. Instead of traditional reptile skins, Heidi and Adele make their fish leather handbags out of products that would normally be considered garbage. Their materials come directly from suppliers, such as eel skin from a South Korean farm.
Their collection includes everything from shoulder bags, purses and clutches to accessories like wallets, key rings and card holders. Fish leather is also easy to dye, so their products come in a variety of colors too.
Given the concerns many have about the global leather market, this sourcing solution is ahead of the curve. Instead of traditional reptile skins, Heidi and Adele make their fish leather handbags out of products that would normally be considered garbage. Their materials come directly from suppliers, such as eel skin from a South Korean farm.
Their collection includes everything from shoulder bags, purses and clutches to accessories like wallets, key rings and card holders. Fish leather is also easy to dye, so their products come in a variety of colors too.
Trend Themes
1. Fish Leather Fashion - The trend of designers using fish leather as an alternative to traditional leather creates an opportunity for designers to offer exotic and eco-conscious fashion accessories.
2. Sustainability in Manufacturing - Sustainability efforts in sourcing and waste management within the manufacturing industry provide opportunities for innovative companies like Heidi and Adele to offer eco-friendly products like fish leather handbags.
3. Circular Economy in Fashion - The circular economy concept is being incorporated in the fashion industry by designers like Heidi and Adele who are using seafood byproducts to create luxurious and sustainable fashion accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands can consider using fish leather for their high-end fashion accessories to address concerns about animal welfare and environmental impact.
2. Seafood Processing - The seafood industry can explore collaborations with fashion designers to maximize the use of seafood byproducts, enhance their sustainability efforts, and create additional revenue streams.
3. Waste Management - Companies in the waste management industry can leverage the demand for eco-friendly and sustainable products by partnering with fashion designers who use recycled or upcycled materials such as fish leather.
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