Thrift Style: An Exhibition on Feed Sack Upcycling

In an age of fast fashion and mass production, the concept of upcycling has made a resurgence. However, the idea of repurposing materials for fashion and function is far from new. Thrift Style, open through May 10 at Louisiana's Old State Capitol, offers an inspiring look at how 20th-century Americans turned necessity into creativity by transforming feed sacks into clothing, aprons, quilts, and more.