ORIGIN COLLECTION · WELLINGTON · 2026

The more you look, the more you understand.

One pair of jeans. One backpack. Use them.
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One Of A Kind Buddy Backpack PIECES

DESIGNED TO BE UNIQUE

REMADE BY UPCYCLING

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Your jeans already lived one life. We design the next one.

Pack your favourite pair and post them to us. Any denim works — worn, faded, loved.

Every detail tells a story. Share your embroidery concept, and let's create something truly personal. Thoughtfully tailored for you. Share your ideas: ask@usedem.com, and we'll create it together.

Select your preferred tape colour and backpack size to create a piece that's uniquely yours. Tape colour: White or Black. Backpack size: M or L.

YOU USE THEM. THE MOST VALUABLE FEEDBACK WE RECEIVED ABOUT OUR PRODUCTS COMES FROM THE AUTHENTIC STORIES CAPTURED IN ACTION IN EVERYDAY.

FREE REPAIRS

Guaranteed Care for 1 Year in New Zealand and China.

BUDDY RENEWAL

30% off your second Buddy purchase. Return your previous Buddy backpack, and we'll replace it with a brand-new Buddy through our recycling program.

35000+ Bags Crafted Since 2015.

24+ Tonnes Of Denim Remade Into A New Possibilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Yes. Every Buddy Backpack begins with one rescued pair of denim — the outer fabric, texture, and character are entirely from that single source. No two pieces are identical.

4–5 weeks from the moment we receive your jeans. You will receive updates at each stage, and a personal message when your backpack ships.
Every Buddy comes with a 1-year manufacturing warranty and a Lifetime Repair Passport — details inside the bag. Post it back to us; we handle the rest.
Yes. We work with archive denim from our own stock. You can commission a custom piece and choose ribbon color, embroidery, and size — we provide the material. We collect Jeans that didn’t pass quality control and samples from certified factories.
Yes — we ship globally.
Standard delivery to
Australia: 7-10 business days
New Zealand: 5-7 days
International orders: 10–15 business days
Free shipping on orders over NZD 420.

FREE SHIPPING

For orders over 420 NZD. Ship anywhere, rates available at checkout.

CUSTOMER CARE

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