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"On the Road Again" with English Retreads

Apr 18, 2006 Author: Aysia Wright | Filed under: Behind the Label

When was the last time you saw parts of an 18-wheeler truck sashay down the runway at a fashion show? Well, you’re about to if Heather English of Boulder Colorado, owner-designer of English Retreads has her way.

Heather has been making a reality of “On the Road Again” since 2001 by designing and producing stunning handbags, book bags, totes, backpacks and belts from discarded truck and tractor inner tubes rescued from landfills. The original tubes probably have over 60,000 miles on them before Heather adds her classic designs and gives them a whole new life.

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6 Responses for ""On the Road Again" with English Retreads"

How I Died Today April 19th, 2006 at 3:28 am 1

I love these! I get to live out my trucker fantasies without having to sleep in a cab or take speed to stay awake.
Sal April 19th, 2006 at 4:03 pm 2

Wow, those are cool bags…. although I read it is ‘English Retards’ :o/
Oberon April 19th, 2006 at 6:43 pm 3

……i know visual….and green is easy on the eyes…..and even being so…..green will never be the new black.
Danni April 20th, 2006 at 2:39 am 4

I love your Bags but in Aus it isn’t in at the moment
DreamzNArt April 20th, 2006 at 4:37 pm 5

I also read ‘English retards’, but then again I am very sleepy right now.
Since I don’t really do handbags, I’m passing through and saying “hello”.
PurseCilla March 17th, 2008 at 9:34 am 6

I like Heather designs. I believe she is going to make it big time

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