Hul Le Kes Toorop Patchwork Trousers Indigo

Hul Le Kes Toorop Patchwork Trousers Indigo, a marvelous, upcycled workwear trouser featuring handstitched mending details. Made by Hul Le Kes in the Netherlands.

The Toorop Patchwork Trousers embody the spirit of craftsmanship and individuality. These genderfluid trousers are constructed from carefully selected pieces of upcycled workwear, skillfully reimagined in a contemporary silhouette. Their relaxed, straight-leg cut offers both comfort and versatility, making them equally at home in a gallery, at an opening, or during everyday moments of expression.

Intricate hand-stitching and visible mending techniques, developed in the Hul le Kes Recovery Studio, add depth and texture to each garment. Every pair is truly one-of-a-kind, bearing the personal marks of both the textiles and the makers. A celebration of resilience and renewal, these trousers offer an understated yet outspoken statement.

Charley Toorop (1891–1955) was a painter of fierce independence and raw expressiveness. Her work reveals a deep connection to everyday life, marked by resilience, realism, and an unpolished beauty. Much like Toorop, Hul le Kes embraces imperfection and authenticity beyond conventions.

Hul le Kes, founded by Sjaak Hullekes and Sebastiaan Kramer, focuses strongly on using upcycled materials and traditional techniques. Over 95% of the materials used are sourced from post-consumer and post-production waste. Their pieces are crafted in Arnhem, the Netherlands, where their studio is based. All the garments of Hul le Kes are made by their wonderful team of trained craftspeople and participants recovering from mental health challenges. By blending skill-building with emotional healing, Hul le Kes demonstrates that fashion can be a powerful tool for social change.

• Hul ke Kes Toorop Patchwork Trousers
• 100% upcycled cotton, post-consumer workwear cotton
• Indigo blue tones
• Handstitched visible mending techniques applied throughout
• Button fly
• 2 side pockets, 2 rear pockets
• Relaxed fit
• Genderneutral, works for everyone
• Made in Arnhem, the Netherlands