Benin’s eco-fashion star turns trash into runway art – Image: DW.com
From aluminum cans to couture, Roberto Zinli’s recycled eco-fashion is redefining style and sustainability across Benin’s catwalk scene.
Roberto Zinli aka Président Djangoun, is a fashion designer and social media star in Benin who turns waste into wearable art. Concerned about environmental degradation, he began recycling materials like plastic, metal, wood, and rubber – and especially aluminum cans – to create bold, upcycled fashion. His designs have reached runways in the capital Porto-Novo, and he teaches sustainable practices at fashion schools. Zinli also advocates for reusing non-biodegradable clothing to reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
(DW.com/NAN 27-11-25) Authors: Samson Gbenga Adeleke, Lukas Lottersberger
