10 Classic Gadgets Upcycled Into Fashion Accessories
By Stephanie Buck For MashableWhether you use it as a lunch box, a purse or a knapsack, this floppy disk carry-all is sure to turn heads.
Price: $35
These VHS pencil boxes feature popular movies like The Breakfast Club, Star Wars and Back to the Future.
Price: $6
Statement belt buckles are always in style. Show off your geeky side with this old-school Compaq computer mouse buckle. Or opt for an iMac puck instead.
Price: from $20
Artist Nicholas Tee has launched a Kickstarter program to fund the creation of his fun bowtie art. He also assembles bowties from guitar picks, wine corks and old film.
Price: Sill in Kickstarter phase
How are your words-per-minute?
Price: $39.99
"Junk artist" Gabriel Dishaw creates sculptures like these Air Jordans out of recycled circuit boards and typewriters.
Price: $1,000-$3,000
Image courtesy of Gabriel Dishaw
Jewelry and accessories like this NYC necklace are made of upcycled vinyl records and acrylic.
Price: $42
Designed by Marcella Foschi, these adorable wallets were fashioned out of repurposed cassette tapes.
Price: $39
The BoomCase Store carries vintage suitcases into which the artist has incorporated old boom box speakers. Hook up your iPod or iPhone for a portable speaker system. The charge lasts 10+ hours!
Price: from $395
Hey, you have a keyboard in your hair. This cute barrette types out a warm and fuzzy feeling.
Price: $6
Is that stack of floppy disks behind your computer collecting dust? Take a tip from these artists and turn old tech into new-school.
We’ve collected 10 fashion accessories upcycled from the gadgets of your youth. Even if you’re not exactly in the market for a computer mouse belt buckle or a LEGO bowtie, you’ll get a kick out of these repurposed creations.
