waste to wonder recycled denim kimono annette

From Global Cast-Offs to Everyday Statements

These jackets carry stories across continents. Once worn in the Global North—jeans, skirts, and shorts of all kinds—they find their way to India, bundled in large stacks, waiting for a new life.
Hawkers carefully sort through them, giving us the chance to rediscover what others left behind.

We’ve taken this story forward.
Now, we’ve added something new: a loose, relaxed kimono-style silhouette — easy, effortless, and perfect for layering.

We handpick the strongest, most characterful old denim pieces, clean them, cut them, and patch them into new sheets of fabric.
Some jackets are left raw and minimal, while others are brought to life with hand embroidery — adding quiet, crafted details to every stitch.

Wear It Your Way

✨ Style it with denim, skirts, or shorts.
✨ Layer it over dresses or basics.
✨ Play with loose, relaxed layers or let the jacket shine on its own.
And no two are the same. That’s the magic.

How to Style

• On the go: Throw it over a white tee and denim shorts for an effortless statement.

• Layered chic: Add it to a dress or skirt for a bold, casual contrast.

• Cold weather edge: Wear it under a coat for extra texture.

• Minimalist vibe: Let the jacket shine over an all-black or all-white outfit.

Craft Details

We’ve added hand-embroidered accents to a select few jackets, giving them a subtle, special finish — a small, crafted touch that brings each jacket to life.

What’s Next

We’re dreaming of adding even more handwork, more personal details, and letting each jacket tell its own unique story.

Product Details

• Material: Recycled denim from post-consumer garments

• Style: Classic short jacket + new kimono-style silhouette

• Fit: Unisex, relaxed, easy to layer

• Details: Some jackets feature beautiful, hand-done embroidery

• Each piece is unique. No two are the same.

Waste to Wonder in Every Stitch

This is more than a jacket.
It’s waste rescued. Value reclaimed. Denim redefined.

Made with purpose. Worn with pride.

Material

Made from 100% post-consumer denim, each piece is crafted using reclaimed jeans, skirts, and other denim garments. The fabric is carefully patchworked, giving new life to worn materials while keeping their strength and character.

Size

Our Recycled Denim silhouettes are designed to fit a wide range of body types. It fits up to size EU50/UK25/US20. If you’re unsure about sizing or need assistance, feel free to message us on WhatsApp—we’re happy to help.

Recycled Denim Vest (Sleeveless) - One Size

• Sleeve: 28cm / 11in (measured from neckline, due to square-cut pattern)

• Width (under the sleeve): 62cm / 25in

• Length: 62cm / 25in

Recycled Denim Vest(with Sleeve)  - One Size

• Sleeve: 70cm / 27.5in (measured from shoulder)

• Width (under the sleeve): 120cm / 44.4in

• Length: 72cm / 28.3in

Recycled Denim Short Jacket  - One Size

• Sleeve: 80cm / 31.5in (measured from shoulder)

• Width (under the sleeve): 120 cm / 44.4in 

• Length: 72cm / 28.3in

Recycled Denim Kimono - One Size

• Sleeve: 62cm / 25in (measured from shoulder)

• Width Chest (under the sleeve): 113cm / 44.4in

• Length: 80cm / 31.6in

Care Instructions

Machine wash in cold wash cycle and lay flat to dry. Denim will soften with time, becoming even more comfortable with each wear.

These vests begin their journey in the Global North—as once-loved jeans, skirts, and shorts—before making their way to India, where their second life begins. Each piece is carefully cleaned, sorted, and transformed by our team of skilled tailors at Neelam Traders in Uttar Pradesh, in creative collaboration with our partners at Kraftloom.

Though this piece doesn’t yet carry a traditional artform, it’s deeply rooted in hands-on craftsmanship. From selecting and reclaiming fabric scraps to building patchworked panels and stitching each vest with care, this process honors material and maker alike. Our vision is to collaborate with artisans to bring embroidery, applique, or other textile artforms into future editions—merging utility with tradition, and circularity with craft.

Your Impact with Every Vest

Wrap yourself in stories, not just fabric. Your Recycled Denim Vest is a symbol of circular design—rescued from landfill, stitched with care, and ready to make a difference. Here's how it makes an impact:

Waste to Wonder in Every Stitch

This is fashion that does more than look good. It rescues waste, reclaims value, and redefines what denim can be.

Made with purpose. Worn with pride.

We ship worldwide*

Every piece is made in small batches and mindfully handmade by skilled artisans.

Ready to be shipped. (unless mentioned in the description above.) Once the product is shipped, we cannot cancel or make any changes in the order.

We ship worldwide using different carrier partners:

*Price is not inclusive of the customs duty and government taxes. It is the responsibility of the customer.

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