By Morgana Matus, Source: Ecouterre

Where most see a punctured bike inner tube as a frustrating and inconvenient nuisance, designer Brigid Oesterling of Brigid KO sees an opportunity. Her dark, edgy line of clothing and accessories take advantage of the leather-like rubber from bicycle, motorcycle, and tractor tires to a create dark and sleek aesthetic. Using her background in sculpture, painting, and ceramics, she manipulates the material to resemble leather and achieve a high-fashion, almost fetishistic look.

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