Twelve fashion talents that are upcycling as they create

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Small-scale designers like Duran Lantink, Ugo Paulon, and Jawara Alleyne are joining major fashion giants in upcycling new items from old materials. These designers are getting creative with vintage shoes, used fabric, safety pins, and even recycled cassette tapes. For example, as of last year, label Iro Iro diverted five tonnes of fabric landfills. Read more about sustainable fashion brands.

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