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Recycled denim designs take on fast fashion

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November 3, 2023

Denim never goes out of fashion, but the waste it produces is a global phenomenon. Uche Aladinma is on a mission to end it. His brand focuses on creating fashionable and durable streetwear from recycled denim.

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