kalu potikcs

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Kalu Putik (often known as @kaluputics) is a 15-year-old Ethiopian creator based in Addis Ababa who went viral in April 2026 for transforming discarded waste—such as trash bags, old shoes, tires, and plastic waste—into high-fashion outfits. His dramatic trash-to-treasure fashion transitions on Instagram gained over a million followers in one month.

Creative Focus: He creates, bold "runway" designs from scrap materials like plastic sheets, cardboard, torn fabrics, and wire, focusing on sustainability and high fashion without a budget.Viral Success: His Instagram reels feature a unique transition from showing waste materials to presenting a finished high-fashion look. His posts have gained hundreds of millions of views.

Fashion Philosophy: His work serves as a powerful statement against fast fashion, highlighting that creativity is more crucial than expensive materials or formal fashion training.