Traveling can be stressful, especially if you don’t have a reliable backpack to carry your gear. A brand like SwissGear is a great option, as it has 125 years of experience making some of the best ...

But while the simple backpacks might be made from mere scraps, they’re still being sold for a whopping 249 Swiss Franc (£191). And a handy bag isn’t the only thing you can get your hands on.

A Swiss fashion brand is selling backpacks made from used cement bags for £152. Forget fancy “It bags” or expensive cocktail dresses made from the finest silk because an increasing number of ...