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Medium Blue Denim – Horizontal Beadwork, Charles Vögele Denim $ 480.00
An individually sourced Charles Vögele denim in medium blue, transformed through Akire’s horizontal beadwork.
Light blue, copper brown, brown and black move across the denim in a measured sequence.
Each horizontal passage is given space before the next begins, allowing colour and line to repeat without becoming continuous.
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Medium Blue Denim – The Single Line, Wrangler Denim $ 480.00
An individually sourced Wrangler denim in medium blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and transformed through a singular expression of Akire’s horizontal beadwork.
Unlike the more layered compositions within the series, this piece is defined by one precise horizontal line. Green, yellow, red, orange, blue, white, dark blue, black and glass green are brought together within a single hand-beaded passage across the denim.
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Medium Blue Denim – Vertical Beadwork, Levi Strauss Authentics Signature Denim $ 540.00
An individually sourced Levi Strauss Authentics Signature denim in blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and regular fit, then reworked by Akire through vertical beadwork.
Brown, orange, blue and copper-brown beads travel in vertical lines along the denim.
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Medium Blue Denim – Wavy Beadwork $ 540.00
An individually sourced Chamacco denim in medium blue, reworked through a single-line wavy beadwork expression.
Copper brown, green and dark brown beads are mixed along the same continuous line, allowing colour to change as the beadwork moves across the denim.
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Medium Sky Blue – Akire Beetle Beadwork, Twenty X by Wrangler Denim $ 425.00
A sourced Twenty X by Wrangler denim in medium sky blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and reworked by hand as an individual Akire piece.
Across the front, six Akire beetles form a considered composition. Arranged in pairs on either side, sunset orange moves into orange, then black each shift in colour giving the recurring form a different presence against the softness of the blue denim.
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Medium Sky Blue Denim – Horizontal Beadwork, Levi Strauss & Co. Denim $ 480.00
An individually sourced Levi Strauss & Co. denim in medium sky blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and transformed through Akire’s horizontal beadwork.
Copper brown, black and light blue are worked across the denim in horizontal lines.
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Mid Blue – Single-Strand Vertical Beadwork, for Men $ 326.00
A sourced Atlas for Men denim in mid blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and reworked by hand through Akire beadwork.
A single vertical strand traces the denim in yellow, copper brown, red, blue, orange and black.
More restrained in its placement, the beadwork follows the natural line of the garment, bringing rhythm and texture to the familiar blue denim.
Mid Blue – Single-Strand Vertical Beadwork
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Mid Wash Blue Denim – Akire Beetle Beadwork $ 425.00
An individually sourced Zara T.R.F denim in mid wash blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and given another life through Akire beadwork.
Across the front, six Akire beetles are worked by hand, three on either side.
Green, dark blue, yellow and black beads are mixed within the individual beetle forms, allowing colour to move through the composition rather than assigning each beetle a single tone.The familiar blue denim becomes the ground for this study in colour and repetition.
Each beetle follows the same recurring Akire form, yet the hand and changing arrangement of beads ensure that no two are expressed in quite the same way. -
Mid Wash Denim – Fig Branch Beadwork $ 416.00
An individually sourced Eddie Bauer men’s denim in mid wash, selected for its 100% cotton composition and reworked through an Akire beadwork expression inspired by the branching form of the fig tree.
Pear green, orange and brown beads trace the composition from the upper denim through to the hem.
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Mid-Wash Denim – Branch & Root Beadwork $ 426.00
An individually sourced Member’s Mark denim in mid-wash blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and reworked through an Akire beadwork expression drawn from the branching structures found in nature.
Across the entire front, red, green and burnt-orange beads form an extending network of lines, travelling from the upper denim through to the hem. Some divide like branches; others spread with the irregularity of roots.
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Olive Black Denim – Akire Beetle Beadwork, Liz Claiborne Denim $ 425.00
A sourced Liz Claiborne denim in olive black, selected for its 100% cotton composition and straight-leg silhouette, then transformed through Akire’s beetle beadwork.
Across the front, six Akire beetles are worked by hand in red,three placed on either side of the denim.
Against the depth of the olive-black ground, the singular colour gives the repeated beetle form a strong, defined presence while allowing the rhythm of the composition to remain clear.
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Pale Blue Denim – Abstract Geometric Beadwork $ 416.00
An individually sourced Lee denim in pale blue, reworked through an abstract composition of layered geometric forms.
Copper brown, green and yellow beads trace elongated rectangular shapes across the denim.
The forms layer into one another in succession, creating a ladder-like rhythm while allowing the lines to shift in proportion as they move through the piece.
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Pale Blue Denim – Horizontal Beadwork $ 480.00
An individually sourced & Denim pair in pale blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and transformed through a twisted expression of Akire’s horizontal beadwork.
The composition begins with three horizontal lines in gold and white, the beads twisted together to give each line greater texture and movement.
A second sequence follows in black and red, worked through the same twisted technique, before the arrangement repeats across the denim.
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Pale Sky Blue Denim – Akire Beetle Beadwork, Calvin Klein Jeans Denim $ 326.00
An individually sourced Calvin Klein Jeans denim in pale sky blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and bootleg silhouette, then given another life through Akire beadwork.
Across the front, the Akire beetle moves between the familiar and the unexpected.
Two complete beetles are worked by hand,one on either side through a mixed palette of red, orange, green, yellow, dark blue, glass green and gold. -
Pale Sky Blue Denim – Akire Beetle Beadwork, Wrangler Denim $ 426.00
An individually sourced Wrangler denim in pale sky blue, selected for its 100% cotton composition and given another life through Akire beadwork.
Across the front, six Akire beetles are worked by hand in shades of pink and light pink.
Three beetles are arranged along the left front of the denim and three along the right, creating a balanced composition that carries the motif across both legs.
Against the pale sky-blue ground, the pink palette remains soft but visible.
Each beetle is formed bead by bead, with the subtle variations of the hand giving individuality to a repeated form.
At the back, a single pink beetle is positioned on the back pocket.
Its solitary placement offers a quieter continuation of the composition seen at the front.
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Red Denim Jacket With Beaded Scarab Beetle $ 540.00
Red Denim Jacket With Beaded Scarab Beetle
Shop and experience the beauty of our hand-beaded denim, brought to life by Maasai and Turkana women. Each pair tells a story of tradition and transformation, offering a unique blend of cultural craftsmanship and modern style.
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Regular Fit, Light Blue Wash Denim With Vertical Beadwork $ 540.00
Regular Fit, Light Blue Wash Denim With Vertical Beadwork
Get hold of our Upcycled denim, beautifully hand-beaded by Maasai and Turkana women. Each piece is given a new life, blending tradition with modern style for a unique and meaningful fashion statement. -
Regular Fit, Olive Green Denim With Scarab Beetle Beadwork $ 315.00
Revive your style with our Upcycled denim, hand-beaded by Maasai and Turkana women.
Each piece is a unique blend of tradition and modern flair, given a new life for your wardrobe.
Regular Fit, Olive Green Denim With Scarab Beetle Beadwork
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Relaxed Fit, Denim With Multiple Scarab Beetle Bead Work $ 627.00
Relaxed Fit Denim With Multiple Scarab
Shop our Upcycled denim, hand-beaded by Maasai and Turkana women. Each pair embodies a rich cultural heritage and craftsmanship, offering a unique blend of tradition and style.
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Relaxed Fit, Faded Black Denim With Scarab Beetle Beaded Work $ 540.00
Relaxed Fit-Faded Black Denim
Shop our Upcycled denim, transformed with hand-beaded artistry from Maasai and Turkana women.
Each piece tells a story of tradition and renewal, giving your wardrobe a vibrant new life.
