I have a big stash of silicone molds. I love working with them as they are so flexible that anything is easy to get out. The old hard plastic candy molds worked great with chocolate and soap but other things could be tough to get out. I had no idea that you could melt Styrofoam and reuse it to cast with. Pop on over to the blog Recycle Art for the tutorial on how to cast with recycled Styrofoam.
Have you read?
The $6.7 Million Upcycled Easter Handbag That’s Breaking the Internet
It sounds absolutely unreal, but a $6.7 million handbag is making headlines—and not just for its jaw-dropping price. Fashion designer Debbie Wingham has pushed the boundaries of luxury and sustainable fashion by creating what may be the world’s most expensive upcycled handbag.
Crafted from a vintage Hermès scarf and adorned with actual Cartier earrings, this designer handbag isn’t just an accessory—it’s a high-fashion statement that blends eco-conscious craftsmanship with over-the-top glam.
If you’re into luxury fashion or sustainable design trends, this handbag is the talk of the town for good reason. It’s not every day that a fashion designer transforms second-hand luxury goods into a couture masterpiece worth millions.
Debbie Wingham is no stranger to creating show-stopping pieces—her name has been attached to million-dollar dresses and cakes before—but this one-of-a-kind handbag takes it up several notches. Combining high-end upcycled fashion with rare gemstones and fine detailing, the result is a sustainable handbag that’s turning heads across the globe.
People are calling it the most extravagant example of eco-luxury fashion to date. The bag’s body includes not only the vintage Hermès silk scarf but also features embellishments with diamonds and other rare stones, plus the unmistakable sparkle of authentic Cartier earrings repurposed as luxe accents.
It’s a perfect example of how recycled fashion can reach unbelievable levels of glam and still carry a strong message of sustainability.
As the story spreads online, social media is blowing up with reactions. Some call it a brilliant example of how upcycling in fashion is evolving, while others wonder who would actually carry a handbag that costs more than a Beverly Hills mansion.
But whether you’re a fan of luxury eco-fashion or you just can’t look away from anything with that many zeros in the price tag, it’s clear this piece has caught the internet’s attention.
The handbag speaks to a growing trend in sustainable high fashion—where waste is minimized and style is maximized. Instead of creating something new from scratch, Wingham has proven that sustainable designer fashion can be just as glamorous, if not more so, than traditional couture.
With environmental concerns taking center stage in the fashion industry, creations like this show that upcycled fashion isn’t just ethical—it can also be luxurious, exclusive, and headline-worthy.
For fashion lovers, collectors, or anyone fascinated by the fusion of eco-conscious style and ultra-luxury, this $6.7 million designer handbag is an unforgettable piece. It’s a bold blend of recycled luxury materials and fine craftsmanship that makes a strong case for the future of sustainable couture.
Whether you see it as art, fashion, or both, Debbie Wingham’s one-of-a-kind handbag is redefining what it means to be both stylish and sustainable in today’s luxury market.
(read the news article here)
I am sure these bags will not be worth 6 million, but they are fun to make !
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