Whilst these stylish accessories might look like they’d be perfectly at home in the designer end of Selfridges, they are in fact from far more humble origins. Would you believe that these beauties began their lives as fire hose pipes, bridles, parachutes and tea sacks? This new collection of handbags and accessories are the latest range from environmental design company ELVIS & KRESSE ARTS who boldly took on the challenge to create beauty from waste and have undoubtedly achieved their goal. This brand new collection is currently on show at Sotheby’s before launching at esthetica London Fashion week. Each piece was designed by collaborative artists including Lothar Götz, Olivier Millagou, Paul Morrison and Simon Periton. Every item is hand made and limited in quantity so grab one now before it’s too late at www.fire-hose.co.uk. What’s more, if owning an environmentally friendly, stunningly chic and artist designed handbag wasn’t enough to tempt you, 50% of profits will be donted to charities associated with waste. So what are you waiting for? For more recycled fashion check out Chris Wiggins recycled fabric scarfs and Robert Hankey’s flat pack shoes constructed from recycled leather and plywood, both available at CultureLabel.com 
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