A sourced Motor Modern Classic denim in washed blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and transformed through Akire’s beetle beadwork.
Across the front, eight beetles are worked by hand ,four on either side of the denim.
Red and black beads move through the repeated forms, creating a bold contrast against the softened character of the washed-blue ground.
The repetition gives the piece its rhythm, while the hand ensures that each beetle retains subtle differences of its own.
At the back pocket, the composition deliberately changes.
A single beetle appears in green,a solitary shift in colour that sets it apart from the red and black language of the front.
One recurring Akire form, interpreted through repetition, contrast and the individuality of the hand.
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.
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