BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (CNN) -- Argentina's economy is in a perpetual state of uncertainty. As a result, Argentines have learned to live with what they've got -- and make things last. Lukas Desimone of Baumm cuts out a new bag from an old billboard advertisement. This resilience and resourcefulness has resulted in a wonderfully creative culture, where innovation and ingenuity are ever-present. In the wake of the country's 2001-2002 economic crash, many Argentines couldn'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. In particular, Argentine fashion and designs have come to the forefront in recent years and gained worldwide accolades.
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CNN's Brian Byrnes reports from Argentina on trend for eco-friendly fashion
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Economic crash inspired a new creativity that's all about recycling, reusing
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Indarra DTX is creating hi-tech clothing, installing solar panels in jackets
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Baumm uses vinyl from discarded billboard advertisements to make bags
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