Le créateur éthiopien Kaleab séduit le monde avec sa mode upcyclée

Le créateur éthiopien Kaleab, connu sous le nom de Kalu Putik, attire l'attention internationale avec des tenues conçues à partir de vêtements, de pneus et de plastiques recyclés. Ses courtes vidéos de transformation sur les réseaux sociaux ont conquis des millions d'abonnés, et son travail innovant est salué par des célébrités et des experts.

Kaleab, connu sous le nom de Kalu Putik, crée des tenues à partir de chiffons, de pneus, de cartons et de plastiques jetés, qu'il présente dans de courtes vidéos. Ces clips ont rassemblé plus de 700 000 abonnés sur TikTok et plus de 560 000 sur Instagram.

Son travail transcende les barrières linguistiques et géographiques pour susciter un intérêt mondial. Des célébrités, dont la chanteuse américaine SZA, ainsi que des influenceurs et des organisations, ont exprimé leur admiration pour ses créations. Des experts de la mode locaux et internationaux saluent et promeuvent son travail.

Basé à Addis-Abeba, Kaleab transforme les déchets des environs en pièces de mode sans avoir reçu de formation formelle. Ce succès met en lumière le potentiel créatif numérique de l'Éthiopie. Des médias du monde entier couvrent désormais ses projets.

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