Archived entries for Fashion

Upcycled Bags By Let’s

Indian designer Nupur Goenka of Let’s makes her upcycled bags and laptop sleeves out of old advertising billboards that she sources throughout India. Goenka employs 15 local artisans to produce her bags. Each bag is made from 100% upcycled materials. Each billboard yields around 20 of her bags.

I had the pleasure of meeting Nupur at ICFF in 2009 while she was showing in the DesignBoom Mart. I walked away with 3 bags! I can tell you first hand that these bags are gorgeous and extremely well made. The piping on the bags is made from leather salvaged from factory cut-offs and the handles and liners of the bags are sourced from upcycled Sari fabric.

They are truly beautiful.

You can purchase her Flexi-Tote online through the DesignBoom Shop.

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Awesome new products from MIO!

MIO has released some awesome new products at this years ICFF in New York. I for one am really excited about the new direction these products are taking them. All of the products hold the 2000+ Hat collection are now available for order on the MIO website. I can’t wait to see them in person. Bravo MIO, Bravo.

Be sure to check out the rest of the great stuff MIO has to offer.

Bubble Dot laptop Sleeves

These sleeves are perfect for storing your precious digital products. Designed in a variety of sizes to fit everything for an iPad to a full size laptop. The sleeves have one flat side and one side with molded bumps. Using traditional felt fabrication methods coupled with a 100% natural material and local manufacturing, these sleeves are as eco as you can get in this digital age. Available on the MIO website for $68 in red, orange, green and black. Bubble Dot laptop Sleeves 01
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Loop Jackets

The Loop jackets (and the hats below) mark a new direction for MIO into fashion. Made for their custom printed material, Loop By The Yard, this windbreaker will definitely make you stand out. The simple construction and offset zipper add to the beauty and portability, Loop Jacket can easily be rolled into a small ball and stored away. The very nature of the material changes with the age and use of the Loop Jacket, as the user wears the coat in, the material becomes softer. Available in Green/Grey, Orange/Red, and Pink/Purple for $49.99 on the MIO website. MIO - Loop Jackets

MIO 2000+ Hat Collection

Like the Loop Jacket, The 2000+ Hat collections marks MIO’s move into fashion. You can mix and match your colors and shapes to design the perfect hat for yourself. Customerization in its finest form! The hats are all locally sourced within Philadelphia and use traditional manufacturing methods. The possibilities are endless with this collection. The hats will be availble soon directly from MIO. MIO mix and match Hats

Pop-Up Bike Basket

MIO’s first cycling product! The MIO Bike Basket is the perfect blend of Eco and function. The Basket is made from laser cut steel and ships to you flat. Simply expand the basket and attach it to your ride on either the front or back with the provided hardware. The basket is the perfect size for shopping bags, purses, or pretty much anything else. The basket comes in one of three colors: black, white, and green and is priced at $75 and can be purchased on MIO website. MIO Bike Basket
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Pop-Up Basket

The Pop-Up basket is a flat packed, laser cut steel basket that the user expands to fit their needs. You can expand it only a little to use it as a decorative container on your counter, or expand it all the way to use it as a recycling bin or toy storage! The user simply hold the center down with their foot and pulls up to the desired height. Whats great about this basket is the user “designs” the basket to fit their specific need. Available now for $65 at the MIO website in red, white and aqua. MIO Basket
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