“Ethnic Futuristic Warrior” is a unique upcycled denim set inspired by the strength of a warrior and the richness of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. Crafted from discarded jeans, the piece creatively combines deconstruction, patchwork, and the repurposing of original denim elements. The hooded vest features repurposed waistband sections as accents on the chest and back, Sashiko stitching, and original denim buttons for the front closure. Thick side seams from the jeans were cut lengthwise and transformed into adjustable side straps to shape the waist. The skirt features a wavy hem, layered panels, functional details, and visible stitching. Hand-drawn Batik with Papua-inspired motifs is applied directly onto the denim, lending a distinctive Indonesian identity to the futuristic silhouette. Together, these elements transform discarded denim into a functional, expressive, and wearable work of art.

UN@untari-ruze

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.

NK@nkanyezi