Product Details: Upcycled Vintage Genes
- Fit: Straight fit
- Colour: Cream
- Material: 100% Cotton
- Design: Hand-beaded vertical detailing
- Pockets: Five-pocket construction
- Size: 36 x 32
- Origin: Upcycled and hand-finished by a Maasai woman artisan
Upcycled Vintage Genes
$ 580.00
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This upcycled denim piece embodies the meeting point of heritage, craft, and conscious fashion. The Maasai man carries the pride of his tradition.
Reimagined through the hands of a Maasai woman artisans, the trousers carry a quiet yet powerful narrative—where tradition is not referenced, but lived.
Hand-beaded vertically across the denim, the beadwork introduces a rhythmic dialogue of beautiful blues.
The cream-toned denim offers a soft, understated base, allowing the beadwork to stand with elegance rather than excess.
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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