Recycled Duds

For a fresh take on home decor and fashion, check out the wealth of eco-friendly designers who are recycling vintage fabrics from bygone days into contemporary wall hangings, throw pillows, clothing, and trendy accessories. With designs that bridge the line between art and fashion, eco-conscious companies like Poppy Cotton offer the chance to decorate with limited-edition and rare vintage fabrics in the form of lampshades, oversized wall hangings, and throw pillows. By reinventing the past, these companies offer style-conscious consumers clothing and home decor options that are both beautiful and environmentally friendly.

To infuse your closet with the distinctive look of vintage fabrics, take a look at e-boutiques like Ekologic, Hip & Zen, The Green Loop, and Envi, all of which feature designers who take vintage materials and transform them into one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories. At BTC elements, you can find clothing for men and women as well as chic wristlets made from vintage kimonos.

Even kids can jump on the vintage bandwagon; check out Girl Charlee, My Vintage Baby, or JZ Homesewn. These companies turn vintage fabrics into adorable kid’s clothing. At My Vintage Baby, try sundresses trimmed with vintage fabrics, or skirts featuring whimsical prints and girly details. Not only will these shops inspire you to give your old duds new life, you’ll find their imaginative reconfiguring of vintage fabrics pleasing to both your green and fashion sensibilities.