When trash becomes trendy for Thailand’s fashion industry

Krittiga Kunnalekha (left) is the owner of Nymph Vintage, an upcycled clothing shop. She sources vintage fabric to put together one-of-a-kind apparel that is sustainable and environmentally friendly fashion.- PHOTO: KRITTIGA KUNNALEKHA/ The Straits Times

BANGKOK, Jan 28 (The Straits Times/ANN): While fabric scraps from used clothes, curtains and carpets may look only fit to be thrown to some, Krittiga Kunnalekha sees a world of possibilities.

Once these fabric pieces pass through her creative hands, they are transformed into a colourful selection of blouses, dresses and skirts.