Recycling second hand clothes makes lots of sense -after all, there's way too much stuff around as it is-but the execution of such endeavours often leaves a lot to be desired visually and technically, especially if you want to support the cause but also want to look funky and elegant. When I saw the beautiful bags Belgian Eric Beauduin created from second hand leather jackets, I couldn't believe my eyes at first: they are gorgeous, special, individualistic... who wants to carry a Balenciaga Motocycle bag anyway, what with all those Hollywood floozies boasting they have them in a different colour for each day? It's such a simple idea, done in such an artful way. My advice is to get one while you can, as they're sure to fly off those shelves!
www.ebeauduin.be
Ninette Murk-beautywithoutirony.typepad.com/mintred