Sahara Dunes Upcycled Denim Jacket

THREADS OF RENEWAL 2026 RUNWAY AUCTION

This one-of-one garment debuted on the Threads of Renewal 2026 runway. The listed price is the opening bid. Bidding closes Monday, September 21 at 8 pm Pacific. The piece will be sold to the highest bidder when the auction closes. The opening bid reflects the garment's retail price. Of any amount raised above retail, 70% will benefit Barakah Beauty Collective and 30% will go to the artist. The highest bidder at closing wins the piece.

A statement in reclaimed denim, Sahara Dunes is a one-of-one oversized jacket handmade from upcycled denim jeans and fully lined for a substantial, beautifully finished feel.

Different washes of denim move across the garment in sweeping patchwork panels, transforming an everyday American textile into a piece that speaks to migration, memory, and reinvention. An Africa map pocket detail quietly connects the garment back to Samira’s West African roots, bringing the visual language of Blue Desert into a relaxed, modern silhouette.

And this piece is genuinely functional: five pockets are incorporated into the design, making Sahara Dunes as practical as it is expressive.