Au Jus Style Showcases Sustainable Denim at Upcycle Fashion Week 2025
At this year’s Upcycle Fashion Week 2025, presented by Sizzle Arts in New York, Au Jus Style took center stage with a collection that reimagined denim in bold, innovative, and sustainable ways. Known for blending artistry with wearability, designer Andrea Lindo-Green of Au Jus Style has consistently championed eco-conscious practices in fashion, and her latest showcase proved why denim remains an enduring canvas for creativity and sustainability.
The collection highlighted the power of upcycling, with each piece telling a story of transformation—taking pre-loved denim garments and textiles and reworking them into fresh, statement-making designs. Distressed jeans became avant-garde skirts, patchwork jackets fused vintage washes with modern tailoring, and structured corsets gave denim a new, elevated silhouette. Each look underscored the brand’s philosophy: that sustainability and high fashion are not opposing ideas, but can exist in harmony.
One of the most talked-about moments was a runway presentation of a denim gown stitched together with contrasting shades of indigo, symbolizing unity through diversity. The garment reflected both the rugged resilience and timeless appeal of denim, while highlighting the artistry of upcycling. Paired with bold accessories and natural textures, the look encapsulated the Caribbean-inspired flair that is a hallmark of Au Jus Style.
Beyond the garments, Au Jus Style’s showcase carried a strong message about climate responsibility in the fashion industry. With millions of tons of textile waste ending up in landfills each year, the designer used the runway as a platform to remind the audience of fashion’s urgent need to embrace circularity. Each creation demonstrated how discarded materials can be reborn into modern luxury pieces.
Upcycle Fashion Week, produced by Sizzle Arts, has become a pivotal platform for designers pushing boundaries in sustainable fashion. By spotlighting brands like Au Jus Style, the event amplifies the voices of designers committed to reducing waste while still celebrating innovation and culture through design.
Andrea Lindo-Green expressed after the show: “Denim is universal—it’s durable, timeless, and familiar. By upcycling it, we are not just making fashion; we are rewriting its story and showing that sustainability is the future of style.”
The reception was overwhelmingly positive, with critics and fashion enthusiasts alike praising the brand’s ingenuity and the seamless marriage of sustainability and high design. For many, Au Jus Style’s denim showcase was not just a highlight of Upcycle Fashion Week 2025, but also a beacon of how the fashion industry can evolve toward a greener future without compromising artistry or individuality.
