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EPISODE · Oct 30, 2025 · 30 MIN

Turning Trash Into Treasure: Le Ngok's Founder, Carla Zhang, On Her Zero Waste Approach to Fashion

from Peeled Pomegranate · host Didi Aphra

Welcome to episode 5! In this episode, Didi talks to Carla Zhang. Carla is the founder and creative director of Le Ngok, a sustainable fashion label based in Manila and Shanghai.In this episode, Carla and Didi discuss:* Carla’s recent win at the 2025 Redress Design Award competition.* Le Ngok’s upcycling, zero-waste approach to fashion design.* How anime and manga awakened Carla’s interest in fashion, and how her move to Manila as a teenager influenced her creative expression.* How Carla balances growing her label with promoting conscious consumption.Until next time, I’m your host, Didi Aphra, cofounder of OVONZO.Visit lengok.com and follow them on Instagram at @le_ngok. Follow them on Rednote at LE NGOK. Hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, feel free to share or leave a review. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit peeledpomegranate.substack.com

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