About Uselding Fridays

Welcome to Uselding Fridays, an experimental design studio by Joshua McGarvey. Uselding Fridays is about transforming the way we think about design, sustainability, and creativity. The mission is to redefine the lifecycle of materials and products through innovative upcycling and thoughtful design practices. Learn more about the Process.

About Joshua McGarvey

I make bags and clothing from things that already exist.

My process is simple: I find discarded clothing, deadstock fabric, and vintage pieces that others have thrown away or forgotten. Then I take them apart and put them back together in new ways.

This isn't about sustainability virtue-signaling or making perfect replicas. It's about seeing potential in discarded materials and having the skills to realize that potential.

Why This Approach: The fashion industry produces massive waste. Rather than create new materials, I transform existing ones into pieces that are genuinely unique. No two pieces can ever be identical because I'm working with found materials in limited quantities.

What You're Buying: When you purchase from Uselding Fridays, you're getting:

• Genuinely one-of-a-kind construction

• Handmade quality

• A piece with history and character

• Support for sustainable creative practices
  

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For collaborations, inquiries, or just to connect, please send a message through the contact form HERE.

Thank you for visiting Uselding Fridays.