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Kalu
Putik.

A mobile fan archive for the shoe wall, the found objects, and the silhouettes that broke out of one room in Ethiopia.

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We read the wall like editorial evidence.

No rehosted images. Every look links back to the original Instagram reel. We write what we see — materials, silhouette, references — and we keep the noise out.

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Kalu Putik Look 13: Latest Trash-to-Couture Reveal
The most recent Kalu Putik reel at the time of writing. A finished look constructed from found materials, presented in his signature reveal format. Watch the embedded reel above for the exact details.
Jun 14, 2026
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Kalu Putik Look 12: Sculptural Silhouette Reel
A short Instagram reel showing one of Kalu Putik's newest finished looks. The build leans on a single bold silhouette shape carried by found materials. Watch the embedded reel above for the full reveal.
Jun 10, 2026
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Kalu Putik Look 11: Trash-to-Couture Transition Reel
A short Instagram reel where Kalu Putik begins in everyday clothing and transitions, on a beat drop, into a finished couture-style look built from found materials. Watch the embedded reel for the exact reveal.
May 15, 2026
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Kalu Putik Look 10: Hair, Headpiece and Styling Finish
A reel where the styling, especially headpieces and hair, is doing as much work as the garment. The embed shows the finishing details.
May 10, 2026
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Kalu Putik Look 09: Sculptural Silhouette Build
A reel focused on the silhouette. Shoulders, hips, or a headpiece are exaggerated using found materials. Watch the embed to see how the shape is supported.
May 6, 2026

Object register

The things that lead his frame.

Boots
Plastic
Foil
Cardboard
Chain
Bag
Hat
Cane
Fur

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