Good News Notes: “Although Refill Emporium is less than a year old, its zero-waste focus is a throwback to the way things used to be. The company’s products take a step back to the time before seemingly every item was packaged in disposable plastic containers, before paper towels replaced cloth dish towels, and when a…
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Peder Cho Upcycles Designer Bags Into Just About Anything
Good News Notes: “Got an old Louis Vuitton bag lying around? Do you secretly wish it were a pair of sandals? Fret not, because a new TikTok designer can totally transform it for you. Peder Cho is a 29-year-old designer based in Los Angeles who is turning designer bags into just about anything—from shoes to bikinis. “My business is…
Forte_Forte Unveils Bloom, Its Latest Upcycling Capsule
Good News Notes: “As fashion moves more toward sustainable practices, upcycling seems to be the hottest and trendiest topic right now, with brands such as Miu Miu, Burberry, Alexander McQueen and Marine Serre all tapping into the trend. Contemporary fashion label Forte_Forte, meanwhile, quietly embraced it almost 10 years ago by partnering with silk specialist Mantero Seta…