Y2k Shoulder Bag - Blue Denim
The Y2k Shoulder Bag
Our newest shoulder silhouette, where structure meets softness. Designed with clean lines and a bold shape, Y2k features a wide strap with button closures for an adjustable fit, offering both comfort and versatility.
It is crafted from up-cycled denim—Fully handmade and built to last.
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Zipper
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Adjustable strap with custom button detail
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Handmade from up-cycled denim
All our pieces are sustainably and locally handmade in Egypt. Want to know more about the people behind your product? Visit this page
IMPORTANT
Because they're handmade, none of our pieces look 100% alike so please note that the one you receive may slightly differ from the picture. Each plastic sheet we use as part of our upcycling process is unique, making each of our pieces one of a kind just like their owners. Enjoy your individualized purchase!
Up-Fuse is a zero-waste design studio proving that circularity can be as human as it is innovative. From their studio in Cairo, they handcraft bags and accessories using a signature material made from upcycled plastic bags. Each piece starts with salvaged plastic, washed and heat-pressed into fabric – diverting 10–30 plastic bags from landfill or burning.
The environmental story is only half of it, though. Up-Fuse was founded to confront two connected challenges: mounting plastic waste and the lack of safe, fairly paid employment for women in under-resourced communities.
Their solution is both practical and radical – transform some of the 30 million tonnes of plastic waste created every year in Egypt into durable textiles while partnering with women-led community organisations to provide steady income. Their production model is intentionally slow and community-first, offering the women training that opens long-term pathways in design and craftsmanship. Some makers are disabled; all are valued as skilled contributors, not cheap labour. To date they've trained over 120 families.
Since launch in 2013, Up-Fuse has grown into a globally recognised zero-waste design studio, working with travellers, retailers, conscious brands and values-led corporates (from Vodafone to Adidas) who want products that are as functional as they are meaningful. Their collections are lightweight, colourful and built for everyday use – but the impact travels far further than the bag itself.