Reducing waste across the globe by creating beautiful, luxury products made from reclaimed materials.
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September 6, 2018
Burberry stops burning unsold goods
The UK fashion label says it will also stop using real fur in its products in the future.

June 11, 2021
The Kent people named in the Queen's Birthday Honours
List of honours include people recognised for their COVID-19 response

January 6, 2020
Upcycling case history: from firehose to luxury goods
Design partnership Elvis & Kresse explain how they created desirable bags and belts from London Fire Brigade’s waste

December 19, 2019
The little-known company turning waste into high-end clothing
First she turned old fire hoses into objects of desire. Now Kresse Wesling is on a mission to galvanise the entire industry with a moonshot approach to creative alchemy

August 3, 2019
This London-based company makes bags and wallets out of decommissioned fire hoses and recycled leather from Burberry
Elvis & Kresse's Fire & Hide line uses reclaimed fire hoses and recycled leather from Burberry to make luxury handbags and accessories.

May 13, 2019
This London handbag company has recycled 175 tons of fire hoses into fashion accessories
This company recycles old fire hoses into hand-crafted luxury bags and accessories, and it donates 50% of its profits to the Fire Fighters Charity.
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