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Eco-chic: Going bananas on the runway

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Hendrik Welling in Hamburg, Germany
February 1, 2025

German-Ivorian designer Paul Kadjo uses fibers from banana plants as material for his fashion creations. The result: sustainable and environmentally friendly outfits.

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