If you've ever looked at a train seat and thought to yourself, "Wow, that would make a great fashion accessory," you're in luck. Amtrak is replacing the leather seat covers in Acela trains that run from Washington to Boston, and transforming the old covers into luxury handbags. … [Read more...] about Amtrak is Turning Old Seat Covers into Bags
Upholstery Meets Fashion
Vilner’s Custom Driving Gloves are Bad Ass
Had you asked me 10 minutes ago what I thought about driving gloves, I'd probably say they're for douche bags. But now I'm not so sure. … [Read more...] about Vilner’s Custom Driving Gloves are Bad Ass
Hermès to Upholster Cars for the Super Rich
French luxury brand Hermès — designer of the $300,000 women's handbag — just announced that it will begin designing luxury car interiors for the super rich. … [Read more...] about Hermès to Upholster Cars for the Super Rich
Beats Headphones Inspired by Car Interiors
It looks like fashion designers aren't the only ones taking inspiration from car interiors. Mobile electronic companies are too. Beats by Dre just unveiled its Balmain Special Edition headphones, which are said to be inspired by luxury auto upholstery. … [Read more...] about Beats Headphones Inspired by Car Interiors
Clothing Line Inspired by Auto Upholstery
We've seen a lot of strange things at car shows, but never a catwalk full of runway models. But if you attended last week's "Wheels in Historic Abingdon" car show in southwest Virginia, that's exactly what you would have seen. That's because Cruisin’ Classics Car Club, which organized the event, invited fashion designer Kari Bare to showcase her newest clothing line — which, … [Read more...] about Clothing Line Inspired by Auto Upholstery
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