A sourced Rica Lewis denim in sage green, selected for its 100% cotton composition and transformed through Akire’s beetle beadwork.
Across the front, four Akire beetles are worked by hand, two on either side of the denim.
Clear and black beads create a deliberate contrast: one catches and reflects the surrounding light, while the other brings a darker, more defined presence against the muted sage ground.
At the back pocket, a black beaded beetle completes the composition.
The beetle has remained a recurring form within Akire’s language of nature, observed for its structure, transformation, strength, and purpose.
Here, its silhouette is interpreted through beadwork, with changes in colour and placement allowing each beetle to hold its own character while remaining unmistakably Akire.









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