Interior of Object From Nothing's upcycling studio with vintage sewing equipment, denim roll, and hand-painted banner, showcasing sustainable garment production

Object From Nothing is a design-build upcycling studio, transforming discarded materials into lasting, intentional products. We began in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2021, driven by the belief that what we throw away still holds value & meaning in the raw material.

Now based in Los Angeles, we continue creating products one at a time using reclaimed materials such as denim, salvaged trims, and textile scraps.

We don’t design from scratch. We design from what remains. Faded jeans panels, zippers, old pocket linings — these details inform the shape of each piece.

It’s about adding value where value was lost. We see resourcefulness as a form of rebellion — a stand against waste, against sameness, against mass production.

Reestablishing modern American craft.

Diagram explaining how Object From Nothing adds value to scavenged goods and materials through repair, modification, recycling, upcycling, and collage
Object From Nothing studio mantra poster listing values like celebrating imperfections, avoiding waste, and valuing all materials in the design process