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7 Thrifty Ways To Recycle Old Denim Jeans
Posted By Diane Pham On August 22, 2010 @ 4:00 pm In Accessories and Fashion,Recycled Materials,sustainable style sundays | No Comments

Jeans are a staple in any modern closet – easily dressed up or dressed down, our love for denim runs deep. But continuous wear often leads to serious tear, so when the day comes for us to part with our best blues, it’s hard not to feel a little broken hearted. But don’t get down on your lost denim because there are a bunch of clever designers breathing a new life into those frayed threads. From cozy wall insulation [4] to custom-made ottomans [4] to even a sweet new set of high top kicks [5], we’ve rounded up 7 fun and unexpected ways to recycle old denim jeans!
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