Benjamin Acklin

Desinger

A native Appalachian currently residing in the PNW, Benjamin Acklin, started his brand, Ocular, in the wake of the 2020 COVID lockdowns.

With no way to obtain fabrics in-store, his utilization of scraps and old clothing opened the doors to up-cycling.

Since 2020, Ben has been using all natural fibers, vintage clothing, and ornate objects like vintage curtains and laundry bags from the Vietnam war to thoughtfully construct garments with traditional silhouettes that tell a story through their past lives.