Ivory Cream – Vertical Beadwork, Donovan Denim

Upcycled Levi’s Brand

Discover Upcycled Levi’s brand blue-washed straight-fit jeans with authentic Maasai hand-beading.

Hand-beaded by the Maasai woman, the multi coloured and lots of vertical bead work pattern, which elevates the jeans into a contemporary cultural piece.

Upcycled Hand-Beaded Straight Fit

A classic reimagined through culture, craftsmanship, and community.

This straight-fit denim has been thoughtfully upcycled and transformed by a young Maasai artisan, whose hand-beaded work brings heritage and contemporary style into one piece.

Each vertical bead line is applied by hand, turning a timeless silhouette into a wearable cultural narrative.

The beadwork features a refined palette of copper brown, green, and orange — colours that echo earth, strength, and warmth.

The result is a piece that carries both the spirit of denim’s durability and the beauty of traditional craftsmanship.

Our Upcycled denim represents more than sustainability; it is a dialogue between global fashion and local artistry.

Every piece carries a distinctive character shaped by the hands and stories behind it.

Wrangler: Beaded Colours – Black and Dark Pink.

This curated white denim is given a new life, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern style for a unique, artistic look.
Hand -beaded with traditional techniques by the Maasai and Turkana tribes- women.
Akire logo – the scarab beetle beaded on the back pocket as part of our signature story.

Upcycled Jack Wills

This upcycled denim piece embodies the meeting point of heritage, craft, and conscious fashion. Reimagined through the hands of a Maasai woman artisan, the trousers carry a quiet yet powerful narrative—where tradition is not referenced, but lived.

Hand-beaded vertically on the denim, the beadwork introduces a rhythmic dialogue of copper brown, black, and burnt orange, tones deeply rooted in Maasai visual culture.

Each bead is placed with intention, transforming a classic silhouette into a wearable cultural canvas.

The cream-toned denim offers a soft, understated base, allowing the beadwork to stand with elegance rather than excess.

This piece reflects Akire’s ongoing vision of upcycling—not as reuse alone, but as cultural infusion, where garments become vessels of story, skill, and identity.

Upcycled Boyfriend Jeans

A timeless boyfriend-fit jean reimagined through craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.

This denim piece is transformed by the hands of young Maasai artisans, who delicately hand-beaded the trousers in vertical patterns using blue, white, brown, copper, re,d and black beads.

Each bead is placed with intention, infusing the garment with heritage, patience, and the quiet power of handmade detail.

The result is a piece that bridges global denim culture with East African artistry — a signature of our upcycled denim vision.

This piece reflects Akire’s ongoing vision of upcycling—not as reuse alone, but as cultural infusion, where garments become vessels of story, skill, and identity.

Wrangler: Mid-Wash Denim

Light Blue Jeans
Our hand-beaded, unisex light blue jeans are traditionally crafted to give one of these curated pieces a new life. Each pair showcases
intricate beadwork, blending timeless style with unique artistry.