DIYers, take note! Upcycling old clothes into new duds is the hottest thing in fashion.

Guerra de la Paz’s sculptures get personal because they are made out of the discarded camouflage clothing of the millions of faceless soldiers engaged in battle every day.

What follows is a rundown of some of the trends in recycled handbags — some of which you may be familiar with and some of which may surprise you.

The overuse of “organic” is leaving a skeptical aftertaste in the minds of consumers of clothing just as much as it is food, according to Frank Anguili, the founder of Natural High Lifestyle.