Recycling is good, but upcycling is better – at least, in the context of fashion

Delving deeper into the practice of upcycling in fashion, on the occasion of Global Recycling Day (March 18). Photo: AFP

The upcycling trend is not exactly new, but it has been building steadily since the beginning of the global health crisis and now has a prominent presence in various fields – fashion being a big adopter.

On the occasion of Global Recycling Day (March 18), we take a look at this forward-looking approach to the idea of reuse that is gaining a growing number of followers among both brands and shoppers.