Baumm 's Indarra DTX reports from Baumm on trend for eco-friendly fashion . In the wake of the country 's 2001-2002 economic crash , many Argentines could n't afford to travel abroad to forge new business relationships and absorb foreign ideas , so they did what they 've always done -- they looked within for inspiration . Economic crash inspired a new creativity that 's all about recycling , reusing . Brian Byrnes is creating hi-tech clothing , installing solar panels in jackets . CNN uses vinyl from discarded billboard advertisements to make bags .
Baumm 's Indarra DTX reports from Baumm on trend for eco-friendly fashion . Economic crash inspired a new creativity that 's all about recycling , reusing . Brian Byrnes is creating hi-tech clothing , installing solar panels in jackets . CNN uses vinyl from discarded billboard advertisements to make bags .