If you think you can’t look fashionable in this summer of protests, you are mistaken. Though these social protests are not about showing your fashion style, that does not mean you can’t demonstrate your disgust of social injustice and police brutality while looking good!! Granted, social protests and Manolo Blahniks don’t go hand in hand—and there are several reasons why—but you can have a sense of style while you are doing something good for humanity.
Fashion Reverie has curated a few looks that won’t cramp your style, but also don’t spell capitalist pig.
In the Streets
If you’re out protesting, you need to travel light and stay protected. Sometimes, all you need are the basics.
Brunch in Protest
Not all displays of solidarity are loud; some are quiet, but still strong. Even at a relaxing brunch, you can show your connection to your African ancestry with a subtle nod to your culture.
Skinfolk
Animals have tough skin to help them endure nature. Some people see animal skin as their own armor, a way of telling the world that they are resilient and can survive whatever life throws at them. Fashion Reverie is always down for the cause, so, these animal skins are faux skin!!
Pan-Africanism
Be proud of your culture in all that you do. You don’t have to rely on tee shirts to display that you’re black and proud. Wearing the Pan-African flag in a chic way shows that you are down for the cause no matter your attire.
Light Feminism
Advocating for your rights can be a tiring, daily duty. Sometimes, you just have to let your clothes speak for you.
LGBT+ Rights
Be out! Be proud! Live your best life, unapologetically!
—Carl Ayers
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- styleout-wk02-blackprotestmarch1.jpg — Editorial image.
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- styleout-wk02-skinfolk.jpg — Editorial image.
- styleout-wk02-panafrican.jpg — Editorial image.
- styleout-wk02-lightfeminism.jpg — Editorial image.
- styleout-wk02-lgbt.jpg — Editorial image.
- summer-of-protest-feature.jpg — Editorial image.
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