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Fashion From Skateboard Parts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Beck(y) Clutch and Belt Buckles

— November 10, 2007 — Fashion
New York brand Beck(y) designs bags and accessories made out of recycled skateboards and plush high-end fabrics. Beck(y) chops used skateboards and makes edgy designs such as clutch bags and belt buckles.

For each board received by Beck(y), $3 is donated to organizations dedicated to building and maintaining skateparks across United States.

Implications - The use of upcycled materials is becoming more and more popular in all facets of the design industry, from fashion to interior design. This eco-conscious selling point is made all the more attractive when the materials used come from a modern, familiar piece such as skateboards. Companies that use Beck(y) as an example are sure to resonate well with the activist youth demographic.
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Materials - Opportunity for businesses to incorporate upcycled materials in their designs and products, appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
2. Skateboard Fashion - Emerging trend of utilizing skateboard parts in fashion accessories, offering a unique and edgy style for consumers.
3. Activist Youth Demographic - Targeting and engaging with the activist youth demographic by promoting sustainability and supporting skatepark initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessory industry can explore incorporating recycled skateboard parts into their product lines, creating unique and eco-friendly designs.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can look into using upcycled skateboard materials to create eye-catching and sustainable furniture pieces or decorative accents.
3. Skateboarding Industry - The skateboarding industry can embrace the trend by collaborating with fashion brands to create merchandise and accessories using recycled skateboards, tapping into the growing demand for sustainable products.
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