We all have old tech gear sitting around, but have you ever thought about what you can use that dusty old gear for? Well, dust them off and “upcycle” them! From a cassette tape turned into a wallet, to a handbag made of floppy disks, the options are endless. What have you turned your old tech gear into?
 

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10 Classic Gadgets Upcycled Into Fashion Accessories


1. Floppy Disk Bag

Whether you use it as a lunch box, a purse or a knapsack, this floppy disk carry-all is sure to turn heads.

 
Price: $35



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2. VHS Pencil Box

These VHS pencil boxes feature popular movies like The Breakfast Club, Star Wars and Back to the Future.
 

Price: $6



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3. Computer Mouse Belt Buckle


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



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4. LEGO Bowtie

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



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5. Keyboard Purse

How are your words-per-minute?


Price: $39.99



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6. Circuit Board Sneakers

"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



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7. Vinyl Necklace

Jewelry and accessories like this NYC necklace are made of upcycled vinyl records and acrylic.
 

Price: $42



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8. Casette Wallet

Designed by Marcella Foschi, these adorable wallets were fashioned out of repurposed cassette tapes.

 
Price: $39



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9. Boom Box Suitcase

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



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10. Keyboard Hair Clip

Hey, you have a keyboard in your hair. This cute barrette types out a warm and fuzzy feeling.

 
Price: $6



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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.
 
SEE ALSO: 10 Awesome Accessories to Organize Your Office
 
Look under your bed and in your closet! What could you create from old tech and toys?


Orginal article: by Stephanie Buck