
Amah Ayivi, the Togolese designer creating high fashion with discarded clothes
By recovering clothes discarded in the West, Togolese designer Amah Ayiv gives them new life through his high fashion creations.
Urban development has jeopardised that primordial bond that used to connect people and the environment. How can it be restored? With the right lifestyle: a conscientious and responsible one. Our every daily action has a direct impact on our well-being and on everything that surrounds us. Here you can find information, news, tips and ideas about arts & culture, food and health, as well as design & fashion and travel to make your home, your community and your city greener by adopting a more balanced lifestyle. Recycling and reusing objects meant for landfill, smart mobility, using only natural resources that optimise domestic performance or systems that reduce energy waste: these are just some of the solutions for those who want to reduce their environmental impact by respecting others and, above all, the planet.
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By recovering clothes discarded in the West, Togolese designer Amah Ayiv gives them new life through his high fashion creations.
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