By upcycling airbags, a Japanese fashion designer practises conscious creativity

The Japanese designer finally rose to the challenge with flying colours, unveiling not just a few items, but an entire collection of clothing and accessories. Photo: AFP

The jackets and bags in Ryohei Kawanishi's latest collection are more unusual than they might look at first glance.

The Japanese fashion designer, now based in New York, took up the challenge of creating his latest collection from used airbags. The initiative is as creative as it is conscious, reflecting the importance of using upcycling to reduce pollution from waste and refuse.