Japanese artisanal label known for its meticulously hand-stitched, upcycled vintage denim and traditional boro techniques.
ORIGIN
Japan
PRICE TIER
luxury
Founded in Tokyo in 2021 by designer PROT—a former denim factory worker trained in vintage treatments—PROLETA RE ART has rapidly become a holy grail in the upcycled fashion space. The brand’s name merges 'proletariat' with 're-art,' reflecting its mission to reincarnate worn-out, working-class garments into wearable masterpieces. Operating out of a small atelier with his partner Eri, PROT meticulously repairs, customizes, and distresses vintage denim using traditional Japanese sashiko and boro stitching.