About
Jeanie&Me
The creative seed for Jeanie&Me was planted in 2018 when my husband and I hiked 1000 miles though Patagonia. Inspired by the pioneering settlers that we met in some of the remotest regions of Chile, true sustainability and clever recycling became my focus for the future.
On returning to the UK, I began my experiments in recycling. Many pairs of jeans later ‘Jeanie’ was born. Now based in Cornwall, Jeanie&Me uses repurposed denim and Harris Tweed to create our collections.
In the ‘behind the seams’ blog, you can read snippets from our hike in Chile, tales of Westcountry life and other inspirations of Jeanie&Me.
Meet the designer & maker
Hello! I’m Rosie, the designer/maker behind Jeanie&Me.
Alongside the beautiful hues of repurposed denim, my work plays with colour and texture - incorporating little details that you will discover with each new wear.
I currently work from my creative studio in rural Cornwall and have made bags and apparel for over 20 years. Until 2018 I ran a shop and workroom in Stornoway as ‘By Rosie’ working with Harris Tweed.
Jeanie&You
You can donate your jeans as part of our ethical fabric sourcing or commission a bespoke creation.
Why I recycle
I wanted to turn my blues about the fast fashion industry into something positive. The more I read about the extent of pollution, over consumption and waste, the greater my conviction was to recycle. By using the abundant & beautiful resources that are already available to us we significantly minimise our impact on the environment.
As standard, my products are made from repurposed materials. My designs are built to be cherished and enjoyed, so I use new zippers and hardware to ensure they stand the test of time. The Harris Tweed cloth is handwoven using British wool; a beautifully sustainable industry.
If your Jeanie bag ever needs some TLC, I offer a free repair service on my own products, and a general repair service for anything else.
Keep the thread
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Get in touch
If you would like any more information please drop me a line, I’d love to hear from you.