photo by Jennifer Sarkilahti.

reMade USA is a design company that upcycles* used materials to make one-of-a-kind bags and home accessories.  Our mission is to create beautiful, soulful, well-made products in the United States, with minimal impact on the environment.
reMade USA was born from the concern of our overproduction of products and under-use of materials. Designing desirable objects out of discarded materials and diverting waste from landfills is reMade USA's vision. The company is based on the belief that product designers have the responsibility to think of the consequences and impact, both environmentally and socially - by asking the critical questions, "What is the impact of this material to the environment?" and "How are the people manufacturing my products being affected?".

reMade USA also extends the story of an object by honoring its previous life through giving it new form and purpose.

reMade USA is supported by the Pratt Design Incubator for Sustainable Innovation and committed to the principles of sustainable design outlined by The Designers Accord.

*Upcycling is a term coined by William McDonough in his book, Cradle-to-Cradle. It is the process of taking what is essentially waste and making something that is more desirable and of greater value.

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Every reMade USA bag is a limited edition of one. We source our materials in a variety of ways. Thrift stores and scraps from the upholstery industry are our main sources. We also accept donations of all kinds of leather. If you would like to supply your own jacket, we do take special orders and will make you a bag based on one of our current designs

Given that our bags are made from used leather, there are likely to be small imperfections and signs of wear from its past life, but we believe this only adds to its beauty and the story.

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