Upcycled Clothing

With a higher cause in mind, lil jax creations are one-of-a-kind, and super comfortable.
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Upcycled, one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces

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  • lil jax adult denim bells "Adriano Goldschmied" - size 28
    Person standing by a fence with a sunset over water in the background
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  • lil jax adult denim overall bells "American Rag" - size 1 (XS/S)
    Upcycled from salvaged denim overalls, super colorful denim pants, and a lot of hand stitching and other denim scraps for embellishments and fun and unique detail. Base jeans are from American Rag Cie adult size 1 (XS/S adult), and in excellent condition! All intentional distress/rips that are significant have been also lined with fun fabric, so this piece is durable! Added amazing denim bits and pieces to create medium-flared bottoms. 
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  • lil jax adult denim bells "GUESS" - size 27
    Upcycled from a collection of salvaged denim threads, including denim pants from a professional painter. Base jeans are from GUESS Womens size 27 fit, and in excellent condition! Some give/stretch denim with some intentional distress and random pockets. Added denim bits and pieces to create wide-flared bottoms. 
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  • lil jax adult denim bells "Pilcro and the Letterpress" - size 27
    Upcycled from salvaged denim threads, and my own hand screen printed patch
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Meet the maker

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Upcycled from a whole lotta salvaged denim scraps, carefully sewn onto a salvaged denim bag with one interior pocket. This bag has both hand straps, as well as a shoulder strap for versatility! Not only are you choosing eco conscious with using textiles saved from the landfill, this bag is super unique and fly! DENIM DENIM DENIM!

Handcrafted with love and intention.

One-of-a-kind
Denim vibes

Handmade in Santa Cruz, CA

Sustainable

Approximately 12 million tons of textile waste is generated each year in North America - 5% of all landfill production is textile waste. When you shop lil jax you help keep textile waste out of landfills.

Sweatshop Free

All of our items are handmade in Santa Cruz, California using sustainable practices. That includes being sweatshop free.

Story-telling

Each piece in our collection tells a story. From the multiple pieces that went into it, to where it ends up, lil jax is all about the journey of the clothing.

I have been purchasing clothes and accessories from lil jax for years... Everything we have gotten from lil jax is not only very unique and one-of-a-kind, the quality is also unbeatable.

Marina (mom of Nikita)

The quality and workmanship; as well as the deep love, intention, and thoughtfulness she pours into each piece of clothing is something very special... It's such a beautiful and ethical process from start to finish and Im so proud and blessed to be able to adorn my little family in these unique and mindful treasures.

Carmen (mom of twins)

Uncycled from remnant finds, her California coastal creations are uniquely timeless. Each piece is one-of-a-kind magic. My daughter adores her wears with a love and pride.

Brett (papa to Emerson)