Boot Cut Fit With A Deconstructed Button Hole And Branch Beaded Work

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.

Tommy Hifiger: Beadwork Colours – Pink

This unisex curated faded blue jeans and hand-beaded using traditional techniques with the Maasai and Turkana women brings a breath of new life into classic denim, blending contemporary style with timeless craftsmanship.

Akire logo-the scarab beetle beaded works on the back pocket as part of our signature story.