Fashion and politics have been intertwined for thousands of years. From the purple stripes that adorned the togas of Roman senators to the ‘BLM’ printed on political T-shirts today, fashion has been a way to express status, political opinions, and views on society. Who could forget Lady Gaga’s famous meat dress that she wore to […]
In the current tumultuous political climate, particularly surrounding the 2020 election cycle, the politically engaged are enraged, and they are unapologetically incorporating their politics into their wardrobe. This type of political activism is not a new phenomenon. For decades, passionate members of politically charged movements have quite literally worn their politics on their sleeves, donning […]
One peculiar trait common to big communities and social movements is the creation and advancement of structural, organizational principles for all group members in conformity with their dress system. The only people who can solve societal problems and demands are those who are versed in the delivery of social control services. These people are in […]
The world of clothing and fashion goes back as far as any history book and tells a story about mankind. Many modern influential figures use the way they dress and subtle touches to send a very powerful message to their audience. In many regards, the clothes we wear say much more than what can be […]
Get ready for the trendy new trend in the world of fashion. No, it’s not another high street dress that leads directly to pseudo-slave labor. Instead, it is a set that symbolises, sacrifices and leads to a more ethical future and also contains a sharp political message, to the groan of some and the delight […]
Black lives matter has seen a new wave of protests and demands for justice with the recent deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. With Black Lives Matter campaigning for justice and the elimination of systematic racism towards the Black community, the campaign has been going strong ever since 2013 when the first instance of […]
Now, many companies and individuals are focusing on making a statement with their clothing, not about themselves but the world around them. Political t-shirts and political fashion is moving its way from the red carpet of the Oscar “Time’s Up” movement and the halls of Congressional Democrats arriving at the State of the Union in all white, […]
The Black Lives Matter movement may be newer in founding, but it’s name and message has spread far and wide in recent years. The movement sets out to help combat and racism against the Black community of America and the entire world. Their banner of Black Lives Matter can be seen sprawled across the internet […]
Black History Month (UK) 2020 in United Kingdom began on Thursday, 1 October and ends on Saturday, 31 October and is a period of recognition, reconciliation, renewal and a review of the state of Black Britain. From finding out more about influential black men and women, to how the slave trade has shaped cities in […]