Nicole McLaughlin is an unconventional conceptual designer. If you’re unfamiliar with her name, you have most likely come across her Instagram account. From slippers made out of Ikea bags, to sweaters made from Carhartt beanies, Nicole’s side hobby of upcycling materials into fashion-forward garments have earned her a cult following on social media. Known for upcycling old garments into unusual wearable creations, she tells us how she went from speech pathology to graphic design and dumpster diving to create sustainable art.
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