Buying the recycled look...

"The creative act is not performed by the artist alone; the spectator brings the work in contact with the external world by deciphering and interpreting its inner qualifications and thus adds his contribution to the creative act." (Marcel Duchamp). Functional objects used for art; Marcel Duchamp was the post-war champion with urinals for fountains. In the millennium, designers take the reigns to ride another wave of object diversity.

The 'Recycled' brand is more popular now than ever before. Imported from the States - an airplane seat belt. Not reclaimed, vintage or reconditioned but designed for the look and purpose of fashion. Whatever next, Life jackets for body warmers. Hold on, I'll just check eBay...

[Personally, it reminds me of the good days when I flew to Continental Europe regularly]