Washed Blue Denim – Akire Beetle Beadwork, Korea
Colour

Wrangler: Beadwork Colours Pink, Black and Light Pink

Our Blue jeans, traditionally hand-beaded and curated to give anew life to a timeless classic.
Perfect for adding unique flair to any wardrobe.

Wrangler: Beaded Colours – White, Gold Brown, Blue, Orange and Green.

Light faded Grey shade Denim; curated, hand-beaded with traditional craftsmanship. This pair is uniquely adorned, giving new life to classic denim with timeless style and artistry.
Akire logo, the scarab beetle beaded on the back pockets as part of our signature story.

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.

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.