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At the reroupa store, the fashion label hosts upcycling workshops and talks on upcycling. Ecofriendly hong kong fashion label byt debuts at ecochic. These upcycling books are a great resource for anyone. A look from ecofashion label byts debut collection. Mission mm is a testament that ethical fashion can be more than just brown, hemp and fancy. Im sure youll be raiding your closets soon for clothes to wear. The label has turned the concept of patchwork designs from hobo hippiewear to. We have curated a list of books on upcycling that cover different upcycling, re working, reusing ideas. Dec 31, 2009 upcycling is a term given to adding value to recycled products through transformation of the original or the creation of something new by using parts of preexisting products. That old clothing is actually like having an extra stash of fabric, ready to be sewn.