Since November 8, we have seen a multitude of fashion brands use their platform to state their political views and resist the harmful politics of the new administration.
The fashion garment becomes a totem, a sacred object, or a symbol that serves as an emblem of a group of people who share the same beliefs.
From when our parents rocked their peace signs around their necks, to when, later on we decided to wear pink pussy hats, we celebrate style and self-expression all the while expressing our political stand.
People get into the resistance movement through style as a low-entry barrier to changing people’s perceptions and mind toward issues that would normally be avoided.
Objects carry meaning, and in times of unrest, they carry power — a power to unite us and make us stronger. That’s why my company, Slow Factory , works at the intersection of fashion and activism.
Objects carry meaning, and in times of unrest, they carry power — a power to unite us and make us stronger. That’s why my company, Slow Factory , works at the intersection of fashion and activism.
We are helping fund the ACLU ’s work by creating totems of resistance for our current situation and give power back to the people.
Our freedoms are fragile. And the ACLU are the superhero lawyers making sure our democracy is protected. “We the people” posters, fists in the air and chanting slogans and t-shirts with the words “Dissent is patriotic” were seen during the Women’s March on Washington in January.
Our freedoms are fragile. And the ACLU are the superhero lawyers making sure our democracy is protected. “We the people” posters, fists in the air and chanting slogans and t-shirts with the words “Dissent is patriotic” were seen during the Women’s March on Washington in January.
But the ACLU didn’t stop there. On May 8, they
announced going to court to oppose the Muslim Ban 2.0, defending our freedoms and fighting discrimination and on May 25, they won the Muslim Ban case.
Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Libya, Sudan were the 7 banned countries listed in the proposed ban from the new US government (Iran was later removed).
announced going to court to oppose the Muslim Ban 2.0, defending our freedoms and fighting discrimination and on May 25, they won the Muslim Ban case.
Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Iran, Somalia, Libya, Sudan were the 7 banned countries listed in the proposed ban from the new US government (Iran was later removed).
They also happen to be the countries that have been part of what the UNHCR calls the biggest human rights crisis since WWII: the refugee crisis.
To help the ACLU raise awareness about this issue and raise funds to support the legal work, Slow Factory created the Banned scarf, the First Amendment flight jacket, and the 'We The People' gold necklace.
The Banned scarf is an image of the Middle East as seen by night from the International Space Station (NASA). It's an image that inspires a sense of peace and unity.
To help the ACLU raise awareness about this issue and raise funds to support the legal work, Slow Factory created the Banned scarf, the First Amendment flight jacket, and the 'We The People' gold necklace.
The Banned scarf is an image of the Middle East as seen by night from the International Space Station (NASA). It's an image that inspires a sense of peace and unity.
On the picture, we can read the word Banned crossed over referencing the travel ban the new administration has tried to put into place and that is still affecting Americans with dual nationality, green-card holders as well as frequent travelers coming or who have been to the countries on the list (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen).
The MA-1 Flight Jacket is an American staple. On the back, it has the first amendment written in Arabic and since it is reversible, inside on the orange side, the first amendment is written in English.
The MA-1 Flight Jacket is an American staple. On the back, it has the first amendment written in Arabic and since it is reversible, inside on the orange side, the first amendment is written in English.
It reads: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." The 'We The People' necklace is a remake of an iconic jewelry staple: the nameplate necklace.
Handmade in New York, the necklace — available in silver and gold-plated versions — is the first of a series of 10 most spoken languages worldwide: Chinese, Spanish, English, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Bengali, Russian, Japanese, Punjabi/Lahnda).
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