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November 08, 2021

Utopia Founder Peder Cho Talks the Future of Upcycle Fashion

Natasha stopped by to kick it with the guy behind upcycle brand Utopia. They made an upcycled bucket hat out of Complex magazines and he told us how he quit his accounting job to become a full-time designer. Since getting off the hamster wheel, Peder has gone viral on TikTok for upcycling everything from designer bags to furniture. He’s made pieces for artists like Lil Yachty, Dani Leigh, Trippie Redd, Kaash Paige and more. Catch him at ComplexCon this weekend November 6th and 7th in Long Beach, CA.

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