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ELV Denim

ELV Denim

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London, United Kingdom

Pioneering British luxury upcycled denim brand founded by stylist Anna Foster. ELV (East London Vintage) Denim sources post-consumer jeans from UK vintage warehouses and reconstructs them into sophisticated, zero-waste denim — including their signature contrast mid-seam jean.

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SUAY LA

SUAY LA

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Los Angeles, United States

Los Angeles-based textile recycling and remanufacturing studio. SUAY LA accepts post-consumer garments and fabric scraps, then remakes them into new clothing and home goods while investing in skilled local labour and a transparent circular production model.

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Lauren Davies

Iron Keld

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Kendal, England, UK

I upcycle retired outdoor fabrics into useful products and textile art. I also teach sewing workshops and provide a specialist outdoor gear repair service

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Maria Bernad

Les Fleurs Studio

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Paris, France

Paris-based zero-waste label founded by creative director María Bernad. Les Fleurs creates romantic, historically inspired pieces — including bespoke bridal — sewn entirely from antique European lace, crochet, and vintage textiles from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Upcycle Newcastle

Upcycle Newcastle

Newcastle, Australia

Upcycle Newcastle is a not-for-profit organisation in Newcastle, Australia, working to keep textile waste out of landfill through creative reuse and repair. From its Shed in Hamilton North, it transforms donated T-shirts, jeans and other textiles into hats, bags, purses and household items, while teaching practical upcycling skills through workshops, courses and community events.

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Nasana Bajracharya

Rekriti

Kathmandu,, Nepal

Rekriti is a Kathmandu-based circular-fashion enterprise that upcycles discarded denim, twill and customer-owned garments into high-utility bags, wallets, key rings and accessories. Founded by Nasana Bajracharya, it combines textile-waste diversion with flexible, home-based income opportunities for women artisans.

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Rose Brown

ROZE

Llangollen, United Kingdom

ROZE is an independent British fashion brand reimagining reflective textiles through upcycling, innovation and contemporary design. Combining surplus fabrics, reclaimed garments and a signature reflective tartan technique, ROZE transforms overlooked materials into bold, functional fashion that bridges streetwear and sportswear.

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Simona Kyosovska

SIM K LABEL

Sofia, Bulgaria

SIM K is an independent fashion label founded in Bulgaria in 2024 by designer Simona Kyosovska. Focused on contemporary denimwear, the brand transforms second-hand denim and deadstock fabrics into expressive, one-of-a-kind designs. At SIM K, upcycling is a creative starting point, not a compromise, challenging the idea that upcycled fashion has to look DIY.

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Blenderz Garment Recyclers

Blenderz Garment Recyclers

Edmonton, Canada

Blenderz Garment Recyclers is an Edmonton-based textile-recovery business that reclaims excess clothing, fabrics and sewing materials from the public, charities and businesses. Using a zero-waste, no-landfill, no-export approach, it keeps textiles in local circulation through curated thrift sales, upcycling, notions reuse and fibre shredding.

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Mattie Mae Larson

Upcycle Hawaiʻi

Hilo, United States

Upcycle Hawaiʻi is a Hilo-based circular design business founded by Mattie Mae Larson that turns landfill-diverted plastics, marine debris and reclaimed vinyl banners into handmade accessories and homeware. Using low-energy, zero-waste processes, it transforms materials once destined for disposal into functional “trash-to-treasure” products made in Hawaiʻi.

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Samantha Morrice

Purple Aster Vintage

Saskatoon,, Canada

Purple Aster Vintage is a small, independently owned vintage clothing shop and slow-fashion brand in Saskatoon, Canada. Founded and run by Samantha Morrice, it offers curated, restored and reworked vintage alongside one-of-a-kind upcycled garments made from reclaimed blankets, towels and textiles.

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Sophie Powis

Small Victories Craft Dept

Newcastle, Australia

Small Victories Craft Dept is a Newcastle-based sustainable crochet studio creating handmade handbags, crossbody bags and craft tools from reclaimed yarn, discarded textiles and repurposed rope. Its pieces are functional, alternative accessories made with heart, with every effort made to use resourced, reclaimed or recycled materials.

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