Product Details: Upcycled Vintage Genes
- Fit:Â Straight fit
- Colour:Â Cream
- Material:Â 100% Cotton
- Design: Hand-beaded vertical detailing
- Pockets:Â Five-pocket construction
- Size:Â 36 x 32
- Origin:Â Upcycled and hand-finished by a Maasai woman artisan
$ 580.00
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.
Product Details: Upcycled Vintage Genes
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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.
38 in stock
Upgrade your wardrobe with our hand-beaded upcycled denim, crafted in collaboration with Maasai and Turkana women.
Each pair breathes new life into classic style, blending tradition and modernity.
75 in stock
Brand:Â 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.
38 in stock
These curated white-wash jeans are given a new life, blending timeless craftsmanship with modern style for a unique, artistic look.
Hand-beaded with traditional techniques by the Maasai and Turkana women.
Akire logo—the scarab beetle is beaded on the back pocket as part of our signature story.
89 in stock
Discover our upcycled denim, lovingly transformed by Maasai and Turkana women.
This unique fusion of traditional beading and modern denim celebrates cultural artistry and embraces a holistic approach to sustainability—addressing social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Experience fashion that honours tradition and supports a better future.
75 in stock
The Essex Black Jeans are a statement in upcycled denim fashion, blending authentic Maasai beadwork with modern design. Hand-beaded by the Maasai woman holding the detailed horizontal pattern.
Elevating classic Wrangler black jeans into a contemporary cultural piece.
The beadwork features a striking palette of white, golden copper, blue, orange, and green, symbolizing heritage, identity, and craftsmanship.
Upcycled from original Wrangler denim, these jeans reflect sustainable fashion practices while honoring traditional African artistry.
100 in stock
Our curated blue denim has been hand-beaded using traditional techniques.
This denim is given a new life with intricate beadwork, combining timeless style with modern craftsmanship. Perfect for any wardrobe.
89 in stock
This piece is a dialogue between heritage denim and Kenyan craftsmanship.
A classic Wrangler straight-fit jean is reimagined through hand-beading by a young Maasai woman, transforming a timeless silhouette into a cultural statement.
Each horizontal bead line is applied by hand, carrying rhythm, patience, and tradition into contemporary wear.
The Kenyan flag bead palette —black, white, red, and green — was chosen to echo the strength and the vibrant spirit of Kenya as a Nation adornment.
The result is a pair of jeans that holds both history and future: global denim heritage infused with local artistry.
38 in stock
The Blue Washed Straight-Fit Jeans are a refined expression of upcycled denim fashion, where traditional Maasai beadwork meets contemporary design.
Hand-beaded by the Maasai woman carrying the jeans, the horizontal beadwork introduces depth and movement to classic blue-washed denim.
A carefully balanced palette of white, golden copper, blue, orange, and green brings cultural symbolism to life, transforming the jeans into a wearable art piece. Upcycled from original Levi’s denim, this straight-fit silhouette offers a modern, relaxed structure while honoring sustainable fashion practices and ancestral craftsmanship.
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99 in stock
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