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This entire look was made from thrifted denim. Different shades and textures were brought together using rough patchwork inspired by Japanese boro techniques. Instead of buying new fabric, we worked with what already existed, letting the frayed edges, faded colors, and imperfections become part of the design.
Created for a fashion show themed around the ocean, this piece combines punk and gothic influences with mystical, spiritual imagery. The design was inspired by a cloudy beach atmosphere: the denim and metal details bring a raw punk aesthetic, while the flowing skirt evokes the movement of ocean waves. The entire look was made from donated, second-hand, and leftover materials. The base was a donated black dress, combined with a black-grey denim pair of trousers and scraps of grey plaid fabric and dark blue denim from previous projects. The upper part was reconstructed into a structured denim vest, while the remaining denim and scraps were transformed into a matching bag. To strengthen the connection to the sea, we used a fishing rope found on the beach as a belt. Chains and eyelets were added as punk details, bringing the final look closer to our own identity while giving discarded materials a new life.
A pair of jeans and leftover wax scraps from previous sewing projects got a second life as this colourful wallet. I combined denim with small pieces of wax in a patchwork design, adding a zippered compartment and a snap closure. Even the smallest fabric scraps can become something useful and unique! ♻️❤️
From jeans to Boro-style upcycled jean jacket. This loose-fitting, unlined jacket is inspired by the Japanese Hanten style—drop shoulder, wide sleeve, and banded front. Using various shades of denim from old jeans is a nod to Japanese Boro garments, carefully repaired and layered for many years. My hope is this jacket lives a long and useful life, repaired as needed. Accents are Japanese indigo dyed fabric on the band and a salvaged Levi’s label. #thriftflip
This set was created from a thrifted sweater and fabric I had stashed away for years. I used the fabric to add puffed sleeves and matching shorts, then finished the front bodice with leftover trims. Even the original sweater sleeves were saved for another project.
This handmade textile bangle transforms discarded fabric scraps into a meaningful piece of wearable art. Each fragment is carefully wrapped and hand-stitched, preserving the texture, history, and unique character of the original textile. By giving new life to leftover fabrics, the piece celebrates sustainability, craftsmanship, and the beauty of imperfection....
Who’s posing so beautifully here? Of course its @official.bare ✨ A photoshoot during NYFW by @lanoffashion captured through @aleksandrasflyingcircus lens and @ljusproductions So grateful we had the chance to be part of it💖 If you have a jacket without a hood, this hood is a super practical solution!