Wrangler Upcycled Denim Hand-Beaded Straight Fit

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.

Upcycled George Brand

Shop Upcycled George brand, blue washed straight-fit jeans with authentic Maasai hand-beading.

African map drawn inwardly, beaded with golden copper colour and valentine pink on the outside . Hand-beaded by the Maasai woman, the detailed African map pattern, which elevates classic  George jeans into a contemporary cultural piece.

Sustainable denim crafted with African heritage and modern luxury.