Constantly. Reaching. Inspiring. Motivating.
Everyday. Society. From hoodies to track sets,
everything that this fashion apparel brand sells
highlights current and past events in U.S. history
that are teachable moments. The goal is to
remind people about what is going around them
and ultimately motivate and inspire them to
make a difference. Their revolutionary fashion
has been worn by celebrates including ice Cube
and Jermaine Dupri and was also worn by Issa
Rae on her TV show “Insecure.”
CRIMES
crimes.online
@crimes_
DISTINCTLY DC
distinctlydc.com
@distinctlycreative
A platform committed to promoting and advocating for black
creatives and entrepreneurs looking to broaden their skill sets
and reach. Distinctly Creative offers a black creatives directory,
events, #BlackCreativeMagic contest and web series and t-shirt
line. Every facet of the platform was created with the intent of
reinforcing to the world that representation matters.
Actor Gbenga Akinnagbe started this lifestyle
brand to inspire people to act. Simple as that. The
women’s and men’s apparel and accessories highlight
liberation dates of nations around the world, in order
to unite all types of people as global citizens in a
common struggle for freedom in all of its forms.
By intersecting art, culture and politics, the brand
hopes to fuel humanity and create change in the
world. The brand additionally has a philanthropic
component that has been supported by an array of
celebrities, as 15% of sales from its “Our Son Trayvon”
line go to the Trayvon Martin Foundation.
DUA LIPA | store.dualipa.com |
Dua Lipa is an
English singer,
songwriter and
model. In 2017, she
successfully made
the U.K.-to-U.S. pop
crossover while still
maintain her artistic
vision. Part of that
vision included her
own apparel and
accessories merch.
LIBERATED
PEOPLE
weareliberated.com
@liberatedpeople
@dualipa
Her glam-meets-
tomboy style is
reminiscent of the
90s and carried
throughout the line.
Much of the line is
inspired by her track
“New Rules,” which
gained acclaim as
an anthem against
the F-boys of the
world.
This collaborative strategy company connects with brands,
businesses and events that encourage passion and purpose.
They believe life is black and white – straight up straightfor-
ward. Their motto, “Shut Up Keep Grinding,” reflects this, en-
couraging their target of young professionals to omit excuses
as they overcome obstacles.
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GRIND MATCH
Grindmatch.com
@GrindMatch