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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.
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Thrifted denim long sleeve polo shirt was upcycled into butterfly sleeve bolero using old denim pants, while a damaged light blue pants and a thrifted oversized long skirt turned into saya. Left over fabrics were used to make earrings, necklace and used as replacement for damaged sandal strap.
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Amber and my twinflame, yes for sure he is, are a team of treasure hunters. We love to look for secondhand items to fix up or resell as is. Kenny loves to thrift and also saves items from being dumped in landfills. Amber loves to shop garage sales and estate sales. Are home has become our studio where we craft, paint, and do sublimation. We repurpose clothes, jewelry, furniture and other items.
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