est.1986 is an upcycled fashion project rooted in transformation and individuality. each piece is cut, reworked, and reconstructed by hand — repurposing vintage garments into one-of-a-kind designs that blend utility, street culture, and designer-level detail. no two pieces are the same. every item is made to order and exists as a singular expression.
collection 01: imperfect systems
est.1986 Reworked Button-Up
Upcycled short-sleeve button-up reconstructed into a cropped silhouette. Finished with raw edges, custom placement graphics, and subtle distressing throughout. Designed to feel worn-in but intentional.
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One of one
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Upcycled + reworked by hand
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Cropped fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Reworked Denim Jacket
A reclaimed jacket cut down and rebuilt with a cropped profile and graphic placement across the back. Interior lining exposed and preserved as part of the design. Built for layering and statement wear.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Camo Long Sleeve
A fully upcycled long-sleeve reworked from a camouflage base and elevated through proportion, placement, and restraint. Designed to feel intentional, worn-in, and quietly bold—this piece exists at the intersection of utility and design.
Each garment is cut, refined, and finished by hand, ensuring no two are ever the same.
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Reclaimed camouflage long sleeve
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Hand-cut and reconstructed
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Relaxed, oversized fit
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One of one
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Made to order
Imperfections are intentional. Variations are part of the design.
est.1986 Los Angeles Cropped Sweatshirt
A reworked sweatshirt cut with intention. Cropped to expose raw edges and construction, this piece embraces imperfection as design. The 1986 Los Angeles mark anchors it in place, history, and identity.
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Reclaimed sweatshirt
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Hand-cut crop with raw hem
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Relaxed, boxy fit
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One of one
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Made to order
est.1986 Tee - Black
Oversized tee reimagined through cut, scale, and graphic placement. Softened through wear and wash for a lived-in feel. Built to stand alone or layer.
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Full Size Run: S, M, L, XL, XXL
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Upcycled base garment
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Oversized fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Tee - White
Oversized tee reimagined through cut, scale, and graphic placement. Softened through wear and wash for a lived-in feel. Built to stand alone or layer.
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Full Size Run: S, M, L, XL, XXL
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Upcycled base garment
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Oversized fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Denim Shorts
Upcycled denim shorts cut, distressed, and rebranded by hand. No two pairs are alike.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Reworked Denim Jacket
A reclaimed jacket cut down and rebuilt with a cropped profile and graphic placement across the back. Interior lining exposed and preserved as part of the design. Built for layering and statement wear.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Work Pant
Reworked trousers with a relaxed structure and graphic placement unique to each piece. Built for wear, not trends.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Reworked Camo Jacket
A reclaimed jacket cut down and rebuilt with a cropped profile and graphic placement across the back. Interior lining exposed and preserved as part of the design. Built for layering and statement wear.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order
est.1986 Black Hoodie
A reworked essential built from an existing garment and transformed through cut, fit, and finish. Featuring the 1986 EST mark in Old English, this piece balances heritage typography with modern proportion. Each shirt is individually reconstructed, making no two exactly alike.
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Upcycled base garment
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Hand-cut and reworked
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Relaxed, designer-forward fit
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One of one
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Made to order
est.1986 Reworked Camo Jacket
A reclaimed jacket cut down and rebuilt with a cropped profile and graphic placement across the back. Interior lining exposed and preserved as part of the design. Built for layering and statement wear.
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One of one
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Upcycled materials
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Cropped, boxy fit
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Made to order