On Feb. 25, a Thai Facebook page shared photos of the bags displayed through a window (translation via Coconuts):
“My friend in Germany sent me these pictures. They look so familiar. The cement bags from our home [in Thailand] have been turned into products sold at [European] shopping malls. The customers love these and think the bags are so chic.”
According to its website, it “recycles cement bags in Cambodia to produce high quality products and contribute to a better environment and opportunities for local people.”
This is not the first time European companies are taking cues from Asian things. For one, Zara started selling lungi-like skirts in January, which it calls “Check Mini Skirt,” for $89.90.
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