A familiar pair of jeans, transformed.
The Jet-Jean Bag began with a pair of my own old Levi’s jeans. I wanted to preserve the relaxed character of the worn denim while rebuilding it into something more refined, structured, and lasting.
Inside, the bag is lined with soft sheepskin. I repeated that same leather on the exterior, shaping it into a flower around the front closure. Frayed denim forms the flower’s center, reconnecting the decorative detail to the jeans from which the bag began.
I also preserved the original Levi’s tag and attached it to the side of the bag—a small record of the material’s previous life.
The lightweight denim body is balanced by a solid brass chain, a magnetic closure, protective feet, and seams stitched entirely by hand with waxed polyester thread.
Details
- Upcycled Levi’s denim exterior
- Original Levi’s tag preserved on the side
- Soft sheepskin lining
- Handmade sheepskin flower with a frayed-denim center
- Solid brass chain
- Magnetic closure
- Protective bag feet
- Hand stitched with waxed polyester thread
- Approx. 23 cm W × 19.5 cm H × 10 cm D (9.1″ W × 7.7″ H × 3.9″ D)
- Approx. chain drop: 44.5 cm (17.5")
Material Care
The denim has been treated with Scotchgard for added resistance to light moisture and everyday marks. It is not waterproof.
Made to Order
Each Jet-Jean Bag is made individually in my studio. Please allow approximately 4–8 weeks for your piece to be completed before shipping.