India, June 24 -- DIY fashion appeals to the human urge to create in ways that are sometimes inexplicable. Whether it is the desi mom's jugaad of turning a tattered saree into cushion covers or the trendy Gen Z searching at the thrift store for patchwork vintage jeans.ALSO READ: Ditch the denim: Trade your jeans with these stylish bottoms options

The undulating tide of social media trends has made wardrobe seasonal in nature. One month, preppycore autumn collections are in; the next, streetwear summer styles are out. You never know when something is trending, and when it is outdated in a jiffy. But this constant churn also generates textile wastes, a ginormous environmental crisis where landfills are overflowing, and clothing production ...