Bottle Bottoms and Glass Scraps Get Gorgeous
Katie Cordrey — November 3, 2009 — Eco
References: smartglassjewelry & playbackclothing
Washington native, Kathleen Plate creates elegant, contemporary recycled glass jewelry from her Georgia studio. Plate crafts rings from glass cored from the bottom of wine bottles then hand sets them into sterling silver.
Ms. Plate also uses recycled glass in many of her bracelets, necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and rings and has one line licensed by the Coca-Cola company.
Kathleen Plate’s recycled glass jewelry would be the perfect compliment to Playback Clothing‘s recycled material garments.
Ms. Plate also uses recycled glass in many of her bracelets, necklaces, earrings, cufflinks and rings and has one line licensed by the Coca-Cola company.
Kathleen Plate’s recycled glass jewelry would be the perfect compliment to Playback Clothing‘s recycled material garments.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Glass Jewelry - Opportunity for sustainable fashion and accessories brands to incorporate recycled glass into their designs.
2. Sustainable Fashion - Opportunity for fashion brands to create garments and accessories from recycled materials.
3. Collaborations with Big Brands - Opportunity for designers to collaborate with iconic brands to create unique pieces using recycled materials.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands can explore the use of recycled glass in their accessories.
2. Jewelry - Jewelry brands can incorporate recycled glass in their designs to promote sustainability.
3. Environmental Conservation - Companies focused on sustainable practices can promote the use of recycled materials in their products.
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