Akomplice’s Natural Dye Collection is now available to the world. See our Stockist Section to find an AK dealer near you, or shop at the Akomplice Webstore.
The vast majority of products labeled that way are only finished in the USA, leaving much of the composition to foreign manufacturers. This VSOP collection is not the vast majority. Every step of the manufacturing process, from growing organic cotton and knitting it into fabric, to cutting, sewing, dyeing, labeling, and packaging the garment is performed in the United States. Why does Made in the USA matter? Because U.S. laws ensure higher wages and labor standards for workers. Simply stated, it creates a stronger economy and leaves a lower carbon footprint on a world that is already environmentally stressed. Why does organic cotton matter? Because according to the World Health Organization, many of the pesticides used to grow conventional cotton are among the most acutely hazardous in the world. On top of that, conventional cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops, with 25% of pesticides being used on conventional cotton crops worldwide. The VSOP – USA collection marks a major milestone in sustainability, in that each article is made in the USA in its entirety. We shot the lookbook in Marfa, Texas with intent, due to its proximity to where the organic cotton was grown for this collection. Modeled by David Adrian of the LA Dance Project, the collection serves up three essential silhouettes, each available in rust, putty (light pink), cream, sage, navy, black and white. Conceived by Akomplice co-creators Mike and Patrick Liberty, VSOP stands for quality and sustainability that’s backed by a lifetime guarantee. The collection is available now on our Webstore.
100% of Profits Donated Black Voters Matter x Akomplice x Minnesota Rapid Response Coalition
Let us all come together to stand with and support the Black community who have suffered through slavery, violence, and immense systemic oppression. We must take responsibility and continue the current momentum of organizing, strategizing, mobilizing, and letter writing so that we can see radical systemic change in policy and practice. You are witnessing a revolution! Find a way that best fits your character to advocate for change then follow through. Learning and unlearning is a crucial step for all of us. We must put our efforts into encouraging voter participation, protecting voting rights, and reimagining how we rebuild Black communities and invest in Black businesses. In a continued effort towards these goals, Akomplice has come together with Black Voters Matter Fund & Minnesota Rapid Response Coalition to help raise money for their work.
Presale for the Everyone collaboration shirt ends Monday, June 22nd, at 11:59 pm pst. 100% of profits from purchases will be split evenly between Black Voters Matter Fund and Minnesota Rapid Response Coalition.
Black Voters Matter FundMission Statement: Our goal is to increase power in our communities. Effective voting allows a community to determine its own destiny. We advocate for policies to expand voting rights/access, including expanded early voting, resisting voter ID, re-entry restoration of rights and strengthening the Voting Rights Act. We also advocate for policies that intersect with race, gender, economic and other aspects of equity.
If you would like to donate to BVM directly, please use this link.
Minnesota Rapid Response Coalition This coalition, consisting of: Aurora St Anthony Neighborhood Development Corporation, Bourne Strategies, Kindly, The Sanneh Foundation, Ujamaa Place and the surrounding community, is committed to rapidly responding to community crisis in the state of Minnesota. Many local, small businesses were adversely impacted due to the riots related to the murder of George Floyd and many others. This coalition has joined together to help clean-up and rebuild businesses along the Lake Street, Midway and East Saint Paul business corridors and will soon begin allocating resources throughout the Twin Cities. Their efforts lower the businesses’ unforeseen expenses so that they can get back to work and thrive.
If you would like to donate to MRRC directly, please use this link.
Over the past weeks, it has been truly inspiring to see the change that is possible when we all come together. Here is an inspiring list of the progress we have created together.
If you’re looking to get involved we’ve rounded up a list of ways you can take action from home.
Contact officials
Contact state and local leaders
Send a letter to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz demanding justice, accountability and/or policing changes.
Make a call
Call County Attorney Mike Freeman at 612-348-5550 to demand justice, accountability and/or policing changes. Call Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison at 651-296-3353. Call Gov. Walz at 651-201-3400.
This petition aims to “reach the attention of Mayor Jacob Frey and DA Mike Freeman to beg to have the officers involved in this disgusting situation fired and for charges to be filed immediately.” As of May 29, 5,140,869 have signed. The goal is 6,000,000 signatures.
This petition is to “demand the officers who killed George Floyd are charged with murder.” So far, the petitions has garnered more than 1 million signatures. You can also sign by texting “Floyd” to 55156.
Organized by Philonise Floyd, George’s brother, the fund was created to cover funeral and burial expenses, mental and grief counseling, lodging and travel for all court proceedings and to assist the family in the days to come as they “continue to seek justice for George,” according to the description. A portion of these funds will also go to the Estate of George Floyd, which benefits his children and their educational fund. As of May 29, the fund has received over 80,000 donors and raised $1,895,460.
Donations to this legal organization go toward helping “win landmark legal battles, protect voters across the nation, and advance the cause of racial justice, equality, and an inclusive society.”
An organization with the mission statement of bringing justice, freedom and healing to black people across the globe. You can become a “Global Member” by donating $5 to support their campaigns.
An organization that helps pay jail bonds for those who cannot afford to fight discriminatory and coercive jailing. “Every dollar of financial donations to Minnesota Freedom Fund helps us help free people,” the website states.
Love, appreciation, gratitude, brotherhood, and unity are all embodied in our Mi Bandera release. Shouts go out to Ignacio Becerra who created the iconic Mi Bandera artwork. Together we are better.
New iterations plus restocks available now on the webstore!
