MADE TO TAKE TIME.
We do things a little differently here.
No seasons. No drops. Just slow, soulful pieces made locally from preloved materials, released when they’re ready.
Thanks for stopping by, we hope you enjoy your visit.
One-of-a-kind Trash Tote
Handcrafted in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Designed to turn waste into worth.
Each Trash Tote is pieced together from denim offcuts - the scraps left behind from our other bags - and reimagined into a sturdy, everyday essential. The straps are repurposed from preloved belts, and the interior is lined with a retro preloved printed sheet. No two are ever the same.
Made slowly and intentionally in New Zealand, each tote supports:
Waste reduction, by using offcuts and reclaimed materials
Local makers, paid fairly for their time and skill
Ocean protection, with $3.50 from every sale donated to Sea Cleaners NZ
Exterior: Strong, preloved denim jeans
Straps: Repurposed belts
Interior: Retro printed preloved sheet
Size: 36cm W x 41cm H
Strap length: 68cm
A practical carry-all with a past - stitched with care, made to last.
One-of-a-kind Scrappy Scrunchie
Handcrafted in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Designed from offcuts, with nothing wasted.
The Scrappy Scrunchie is stitched from the final fabric scraps leftover from making Outliv bags and accessories, ensuring even the tiniest pieces of textile find new life. Made from a mix of preloved clothing, used otherwise for bag linings, each one has its own blend of colour, pattern, and character.
Made slowly and intentionally in New Zealand, each scrunchie supports:
Waste reduction, by using up every last scrap
Local makers, paid fairly for their time and skill
Ocean protection, with $1 from every sale donated to Sea Cleaners NZ
Material: Mixed preloved fabrics (cotton, linen, blends)/ leather branded label
Size: Standard stretch - ideal for wrist or ponytail/ full width is 21cm
Note: Each scrunchie is completely unique, we embrace imperfection and surprise.
A small but mighty reminder that scraps can still make statements.
One-of-a-kind Bucket Hat
Handcrafted in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Designed for a lighter footprint.
Every Outliv Patch Bucket is individually crafted from preloved textiles, handpicked for their character and colour, and reimagined into something completely new. No two are the same.
Made slowly and intentionally in New Zealand, each hat supports:
Waste reduction, by giving preloved existing fabrics new life
Local makers, paid fairly for their time and skill
Ocean protection, with $3.50 from every sale donated to Sea Cleaners NZ
All hats are One Size (M)
One-of-a-kind Cyndi Shopper
Handcrafted in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Designed to ditch plastic, with style.
The Cyndi Shopper reimagines the classic supermarket bag using sturdy, preloved denim jeans. Durable, roomy, and made to last, it’s the kind of carry-all you’ll reach for again and again. Finished with an Outliv patch made from secondhand clothing.
Made slowly and intentionally in New Zealand, each shopper supports:
Waste reduction, by transforming denim destined for landfill
Local makers, paid fairly for their time and skill
Ocean protection, with $3.50 from every sale donated to Sea Cleaners NZ
Exterior: 100% upcycled denim with Outliv patch (made from preloved clothing)
Interior: Unlined/ leather label
Size: 40cm H x 38cm W
Strap length: 13cm
This is not a plastic bag.
It’s cooler, kinder, and completely one of a kind.
Crafted with slow intention
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Crafted with slow intention ---
DESIGN INSPIRATION.
The patchwork you’ll find on this years Outliv pieces is inspired by a recent trip to Japan, and the tiling on the streets of Tokyo - where textures, lines, and surfaces intersect with quiet beauty and unexpected rhythm.
This visual language felt instinctively aligned with Outliv’s practice: a simple, striking, and waste-efficient way to give new life to preloved textiles.
Each panel piece is cut and placed with intention, forming a one-of-a-kind composition that makes use of as much fabric as possible. The result is a kind of blueprint for considered making, celebrating imperfection, utility, and a slower approach to design.
One-of-a-kind Cube Carryall
Handcrafted in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Designed with dimension, and intention.
The Cube Carryall is a geometric tote made from 27 individually cut and stitched squares of preloved denim, giving it its distinct cube-like shape. Sturdy and structured, it features straps made from repurposed belts, a preloved fabric lining, and is finished with an Outliv branded patch on the outside and a leather label within. This bag comes with a complimentary key-ring (end of belt… made useful!).
Made slowly and intentionally in New Zealand, each bag supports:
Waste reduction, by creatively reworking denim and secondhand materials
Local makers, paid fairly for their time and craft
Ocean protection, with $3.50 from every sale donated to Sea Cleaners NZ
Exterior: 27-piece upcycled denim panel construction + Outliv patch
Straps: Preloved belts
Interior: Preloved garment fabric for lining + internal leather label
Size: 30cm W x 30cm H
Strap Length: 28cm
Sculptural, functional, and stitched with purpose… a carryall with character.
