Light Wash Blue – Vertical Beadwork

Wrangler Upcycled Denim Hand

This piece is a dialogue between heritage denim and Kenyan craftsmanship.

A classic Wrangler straight-fit jean is reimagined through hand-beading by a young Maasai woman, transforming a timeless silhouette into a cultural statement.

Each horizontal bead line is applied by hand, carrying rhythm, patience, and tradition into contemporary wear.

The Kenyan flag bead palette —black, white, red, and green — was chosen to echo the strength and the vibrant spirit of Kenya as a Nation adornment.

The result is a pair of jeans that holds both history and future: global denim heritage infused with local artistry.

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.

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.

Upcycled Lee Brand

Brand: Lee

This upcycled denim piece embodies the meeting point of heritage, craft, and conscious fashion.

Reimagined through the hands of a young Maasai woman artisan, the trousers carry a quiet yet powerful narrative—where tradition is not referenced, but lived.

Hand-beaded horizontally across the denim, the beadwork introduces a rhythmic dialogue of copper brown, black, blue, 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.

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.