Upcyling The Swiss Army
- Words by Peppermint
Good news green army! The design team at Helveticus have dared to go where few upcyclers have gone before with their new collection of bags and accessories made entirely from vintage Swiss army blankets. After big success in Switzerland, Germany, Holland, the US and even Korea, the brand has just launched the range down under, endeavouring to offer Australians modern, sustainable and well-made products imbued with a real sense of place and history. They even have slippers and iPhone pouches! For more info click here.
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