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Now this is my favorite piece ever! THIS IS A 1 of 1 marvel tapesty jacket! honestly i have nothing to say about it otherwise then it’s perfect! i would love to do another sometime🕷️🕸️ #wtu2026
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.
This is what Old Jeans can offer: a unique designer garment that is both priceless and timeless. It’s a sustainable yet fashionable piece. The black and gray color scheme beautifully balances the faded areas, transforming the wear of the jeans into art. Meticulously stitched, it's crafted with precision, as if the life of the garment truly depends on it. Would you wear something like this? If so, do you have old jeans that you would love to transform into art?
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.
