Kenyan designer transforms beach litter to sustainable fashion

In an era that is increasingly conscious of environmental degradation, an increasing number of artists are using their work to address ecological challenges. Cynthia Kabibi Baha is using fashion to tackle one of Kenya's most prominent environmental issues: marine litter. As a designer, model, and environmental science graduate, she founded Kabibi's Touch, a clothing and art line made from waste materials collected from beaches and second-hand fabric markets. Fashion, for her, is more than simply aesthetics; it is also about confronting waste culture and supporting sustainable behaviors.

“Dead White Man’s Clothes”: The Language of Second-hand Clothes in Africa

Second-hand clothes carry both the individual and collective identity of their origin, that is, the fashion, style, and aesthetics. As discarded and unwanted items, second-hand clothes mediate notions of dignity and well-being. As imported commodities, second-hand clothes reference the nature of trade relations between Africa and the West, and how such relations influence local production.

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