Going green is the new black and it’s true for the Thai fashion scene. To belatedly celebrate World Environment Day, Guru speaks to inventive Thai designers/entrepreneurs, who offer eco-conscious customers sustainable fashion items made from trash. They explain misunderstandings about trashion like “Why does it cost more?” and “Is sustainable fashion just upcycling waste?”
Sackitem
It seemed fitting that Thanarak “Frez” Voralittanon found inspiration for his Sackitem (sackitem.com) concept in the trash bin. He discovered the valuable durability of the plastic sack while sorting his household waste for recycling, taking advantage of the remarkable feature to craft bags and accessories. Each upcycled bag reflects his passion for design, offering a series of…
