Vinylize Eyewear upcycles vinyl records into glasses. Driven by conservation, vinyl love, and style, the company began in 2004, and its first collection was made from communist propaganda found at a flea market. Today, most of their pieces derive from music records. All pieces are handmade in Hungary by Tipton Eyeworks, where the vinyl is collected and fused with biodegradable cellulose-acetate in order to make the frames heat-resistant. A fine gift for any music nerd or environmentalist, Vinylize Eyewear comes in a variety of bold designs and is shipped in reused boxes. Want to learn more? Check out their groovy behind-the-scenes video.

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Holly

Holly is a poet from Kentucky. She grew up first in a Sears house, then on a farm. She studied English and Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke College and moved to Manhattan for love. As an occasional jewelry-maker and museum patron, Holly favors wearable and functional design but is eager to see work that challenges her aesthetics. Read more and connect by visiting her blog, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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