THE GIANT EDUCATIONAL JEANS
These jeans stand at over 11 feet tall and are a supersized replica, with every element scaled up exactly 280% from a standard pair of jeans.
They’re made from denim that couldn’t be sold, either due to damage, poor quality, or wear. Much of it came from jeans I couldn’t resell myself, and some was donated by a partnering local charity shop who were unable to sell it. Additional small pieces of dead stock and offcuts were generously contributed by Mohsin Sajid, a denim designer and maker known for his innovative work in sustainable fashion.
Every piece was carefully washed, cut into small panels, and then laser-etched using my desktop laser to embed imagery directly into the fabric. The jeans were then sewn together in a patchwork style, using different shades and textures of denim to build up layers of meaning.
Each part of the jeans tells its own story. The narrative is divided across four panels, the two front legs and the two back, creating a full 360° educational experience. From cotton farming and worker conditions to fast fashion, waste, and repair, the jeans become a canvas of the industry's past, present and possible future.
Final construction took place in London, with support from Mohsin Sajid, who helped build the piece using his collection of vintage sewing machines.
These aren’t just oversized jeans, they’re a statement. They’re designed to get attention, spark conversation, and inspire learning about the real story behind what we wear.
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