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Zakithi (stylised as Zakithi.studioss) is a South African streetwear and artistic fashion brand rooted in the philosophy of "building culture, not noise". Run by two brothers based out of Katlehong, the brand positions its pieces as individual works of art rather than mass-produced garments.The core foundation of their physical collections focuses heavily on heavy-duty, repurposed denim textiles. They actively practice circular fashion by sourcing and reimagining pre-existing denim items.Integrating paint, custom patches, and raw textiles directly onto the fabric.The brand collects high-quality vintage and discarded denim, stripping down the panels to prepare them for reconstruction.The studio operates on an anti-mass-production ethos. Each garment is intentionally designed as a one-of-one piece to guarantee clients never have a twin in the room.The silhouettes and design accents heavily reflect authentic South African township culture.
When I first found these ukay-ukay (Filipino thrift shop) bags, they were old, damaged, wrinkled, and full of holes—the kind most people would simply leave behind. But I saw something worth saving. I brought them home and spent thousands of hours hand-sewing them, stitch by stitch, turning what was once discarded into a one-of-a-kind multi-pocket jacket. I added a detachable hood, a detachable backpack, and details that make the piece both playful and functional. Every stitch, scar, and imperfection tells a story. And in many ways, so do I. This jacket was inspired by the everyday struggles of my own life. It reminds me that things—and people—can be overlooked, worn down, or left behind, yet still have value. I didn’t just make a jacket. I gave something forgotten a new life.
This denim Terno made out of 3 old denim . Upcycling into pcs. 1 .stylish sleeveless 2 . Stylish baggy pants I’m using tie-dye and using bleaching process . #upcycling #upcycler
This XL Carhartt is 90 days of survival sewn into "broken" luxury. Created during a financial crisis in the Philippines, I spent three months of labor—resting only for Church—to provide for my family.Using "mahiwagang tiyaga," I hand-stitched salvaged Gucci materials into heavy denim. No machines; just three needles and an evolved running stitch. Every panel reflects calloused fingers and the hope that art sustains life. I didn’t just upcycle fabric; I transformed a struggle into a masterpiece
This XL Carhartt is 90 days of survival sewn into "broken" luxury. Created during a financial crisis in the Philippines, I spent three months of labor—resting only for Church—to provide for my family. Using "mahiwagang tiyaga," I hand-stitched salvaged Gucci materials into heavy denim. No machines; just three needles and an evolved running stitch. Every panel reflects calloused fingers and the hope that art sustains life. I didn’t just upcycle fabric; I transformed a struggle into a masterpiece
This XL Carhartt is 90 days of survival sewn into "broken" luxury. Created during a financial crisis in the Philippines, I spent three months of labor—resting only for Church—to provide for my family. Using "mahiwagang tiyaga," I hand-stitched salvaged Gucci materials into heavy denim. No machines; just three needles and an evolved running stitch. Every panel reflects calloused fingers and the hope that art sustains life. I didn’t just upcycle fabric; I transformed a struggle into a masterpiece
