Beck(y) : sk8bags
Posted by Callie Tue, 19 Sep 2006 17:58:53 GMT
Founded in 2003 and headquartered in New York City, Beck(y) is a shrewdly designed collection of handcrafted, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories constructed with recycled skateboards and plush, high-end fabrics.
Beck(y)’s handbags named sk8bags are hand made, and a very time-consuming. She washes the decks and removes the grip tape, but makes a clear conscious effort to alter the decks as little as possible because she strives to always uphold the integrity of her source material.
Recycled skateboards are vital to Beck’s operation, and she’s fortunate to have a handful of generous supporters who send her used and warranty boards on a regular basis. Beck currently receives decks from 5boro Skateboards, Giant Distribution, Zumiez, Simi Valley’s Skatelab Skatepark, Old Star Skateshop, ZJ Boarding House, among others.
To keep the recycled decks coming her way, and to give back to the skateboarding community at the same time, Beck established the Boards 4 Bowls program. For every used board she receives Beck donates $3 to a variety of non-profit organizations dedicated to building and maintaining public skateparks across the country. Beck currently works with the Tony Hawk Foundation, Jeff Anderson Memorial Fund and Elemental Awareness.
You can find Sk8bags available at “Kül“:http://www.houseofkul.com/, 1303 Main Street, The Davis Building, Downtown Dallas (214-745-5585)
or you can purchase online at beckycity.com
