In collaboration with non-profit Homeboy Industries, American clothing brand Guess has developed a process to give new life to old clothing by transforming recycled pieces into fashionable creations. The brand will work directly with Homeboy Recycling, a social enterprise branch of Homeboy Industries, on the new Upcycled collection.
In partnering with Guess, Homeboy Recycling has expanded from exclusively electronics recycling into the world of textiles and apparel. The two entities have created not only a new line of goods and apparel, but a new way to support environmental sustainability, facilitate creativity, create new jobs, and uplift the community, they said in a joint media release.
No two pieces in the Upcycled collection are alike as transforming recycled clothing yields distinctly unique pieces. The collection features tote bags, patchwork denim, bustiers, and throw pillows among other things.
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