A spotlight on the forward thinking NYC designers shaping this season’s sustainable fashion.

Dip into the delectable world of Emma Zack, founder of Berriez, where fashion takes on a sumptuous new flavor. Celebrating the beauty of curves and sustainability, Berriez unveils a bespoke collection, specially whipped up for the plus-size woman, blending style and sustainability in a tasteful duet of style and power.

Recent Parsons graduate and upcycling sensation Natalie Brown mashes together vintage band tees and equally ubiquitous puffer jackets to create something wholly new.

Katy Mason takes a step beyond her acclaimed upcycled jewelry, weaving both accidental and deliberately maimed objects into an intricate web of newfangled womenswear.  Her designs bring forth new meaning to the word broken - creating desire in the disposed.

In an age where craftsmanship in fast fashion is non-existent, Aporeei goes backwards to move forwards, reverse engineering rare pieces found at flea markets and charity shops into things wholly new.

Featured Designer_ Kevin Carrington, Kevtheworld Where are you based_ London What is your role as a fashion designer? Kevtheworld is an extension o...

Originating from Seoul, South Korea, KD Yoon, the creative force behind The Boys of Summer (TBOS), introduces a distinctive assortment of one-off handcrafted garments fashioned from vintage and pre-loved materials, skillfully transformed into a diverse range of items, including puffers, 'soft sculptures,' and statement armchairs.

We’re taking the extra time at home to plan ahead and wrap our loved ones gifts with recycled and vintage materials. Our editors share some creative ideas that are both festive and sustainable.

Something old: wasteful wedding conventions taking a toll on the environment. Something Blue: Aida Blue in upcycled and vintage wedding gowns that we can commit to.

In the heart of Stockholm, under the creative helm of designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson, Hodakova stands as a beacon of innovation. Renowned for its one-of-a-kind utilitarian flair, the brand artfully breathes life into forgotten menswear, expertly fashioning them into garments that carve out the very essence of its distinctive identity.

Melissa Riva breathes new life into old narratives. Every fold, every line tells a story, as yesterday’s news is reborn, into a wearable art form that challenges the transience of fashion and echoes the enduring power of timeless tales.

Open-hearted, inventive, and nothing if not resourceful, the following twelve international designers have emerged as leading lights of today’s upcycling movement. From discarded tents to old newsprint, this (Re)generation, as we call it, deploys a shockingly broad range of materials to varied ends. But these agents of change speak the same language: they upcycle not for the gratuitous sake of upcycling but rather to give voice to a pungent dialect of social commentary, responsible stewardship, and joyful expression.