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i actually bought an akomplice tee awhile back that had proceeds go to charity in africa.
Agreed, I can't argue with that at all! I peeped your site too, btw... like what you're doing (Fast Times)
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Definitely hear you.
I think a lot of brands give back to the community, they just don't scream it out. "Giving back" is manifested in many ways, not just giving money. Some brands hold ca$h tournaments in the community for the youth, others have gone to schools to hold seminars for the youth and help them improve their skills to get into something creative or give real leads into company internships. One that comes to mind real quick is Johnny Cupcakes. I don't wear JC but that dude is really "giving" back. Go support him.
I'm originally from Jamaica Queens NYC and FUBU had a HUGE impact on our community during their start n rise. The original FUBU staff was all started with local youth community programs! I discovered n joined a NYC Jobs for Youth program in Harlem through FUBU. To this day, I credit that experience for molding me into who I am n where I'm at creatively. Most heads on these forums would never wear FUBU but they were some of the "REALEST" dudes doing this clothing shit! These dudes were real street business men that were very approachable and not snobbish like some of the current cats today I see at the fckn trade shows thinking they are fly because they sell shirts n caps. FCK OUTTA HERE!
Ultimately, you have to search around to find out the brands that are giving back through $$ or time. I'm sure you'll remember to dedicated some resources back to the community when you set your brand off!!
Peace!
I fuck with dudes like you. No snobbish bullshit that most of these other designers and streetwear heads in general bring.
this is exactly what im trying to bring to the game with my own brand.
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I recently got involved with a brand with my friends called The Popular Kids. It's about a month old and don't have a full collection and things are going well. One of them is an artist and has a hard time showcasing his work so one of our goals for next year is to host an open mic night for up and coming talent in the area to perform...I guess that's how we plan on giving back.
Link is in the sig if you want to check us out.
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Definitely hear you.
I think a lot of brands give back to the community, they just don't scream it out. "Giving back" is manifested in many ways, not just giving money. Some brands hold ca$h tournaments in the community for the youth, others have gone to schools to hold seminars for the youth and help them improve their skills to get into something creative or give real leads into company internships. One that comes to mind real quick is Johnny Cupcakes. I don't wear JC but that dude is really "giving" back. Go support him.
I'm originally from Jamaica Queens NYC and FUBU had a HUGE impact on our community during their start n rise. The original FUBU staff was all started with local youth community programs! I discovered n joined a NYC Jobs for Youth program in Harlem through FUBU. To this day, I credit that experience for molding me into who I am n where I'm at creatively. Most heads on these forums would never wear FUBU but they were some of the "REALEST" dudes doing this clothing shit! These dudes were real street business men that were very approachable and not snobbish like some of the current cats today I see at the fckn trade shows thinking they are fly because they sell shirts n caps. FCK OUTTA HERE!
Ultimately, you have to search around to find out the brands that are giving back through $$ or time. I'm sure you'll remember to dedicated some resources back to the community when you set your brand off!!
Peace!
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word that is admirable. is FUBU still around/relevant in areas? I haven't seen it around that much lately.
I think FUBU is now FB Legacy?? Dudes are still making PAPER! At the height of FUBU, they were knocking down 300Mill a year!
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