One woman’s garbage is another woman’s garment. So says Piece x Piece upcycled clothing.

The earth-friendly line is the brainchild of SF’s own Elizabeth Brunner, who found potential in the most unexpected materials. Recognizing the overwhelming amount of waste produced by the fashion industry, she decided to make beautifully structured garments from discarded fabric swatches.

Meticulously patched together, these are one-of-a-kind dresses and separates. We’re smitten with the collection’s sultry Starline V-neck and its hint of raw-edge linen and crinkled silk; the Urban Yield dress, a mosaic of patterned textiles; and the minimalist Cubic Crop tank.

It’s a real rags to riches story.

Available at 440 Brannan Boutique, 440 Brannan Street, between 3rd and 4th Streets (415-348-0000 or 44obrannan.com). To see styles, go to pxp-sf.com.

Photos: Courtesy of Piece x Piece