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This is the shirt to wear if you have been raised by refugees. Raised by the resilience, love, grit and promise of parents or carers who had to leave their known for the unknown. And, with it, had to adapt to new culture, language, food and life. This is the shirt to wear if you are proud of your refugee heritage or being part of a migrant story. This is a thank you to our refugee raisers; a visual paean to the ones that whispered dreams in mother tongues, the ones that sang us lullabies; song stories of home, the ones that fed us rice, sauces, foods from lands they had to leave. This shirt is a statement about how refugee mothers, fathers, siblings, aunties, uncles and carers have raised us up - some with little to no resources - relying on stories, love and heart. This is a thank you to the refugees who raised us and made us, us.

The inspiration from this design comes from my grandmother who crossed the Mekong river to bring her family, including my mom, to safety. The Secret War in Laos brought death and destruction to their hometown so they fled to Thailand to seek refuge. Months later, they were all flown to the US and arrived in 1976.

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Regular unisex fit 
/ 100% cotton (fibre content may vary for different colors)
/ Double-needle stitched
/ True to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% cotton/ Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

Eat the rich is an abbreviation of Jean Jacques Rousseau’s words “When the people shall have nothing more to eat, they will eat the rich.”

But today it’s a slogan that asks us to consider wealth inequalities of our contemporary era and more commonly used as an anti-capitalist rallying cry. The ‘rich’ Rousseau was originally referring to were rich people in power. 

This design is a metaphor for reclaiming what is lost and for fighting the systemic powers that have caused such loss. Our crown design points to the monarch as a constitution that hoards wealth and as a symbol of colonisation and white opulence. As one of our founders is Lao, the chopsticks were chosen especially to symbolise the diaspora of Asian Americans. As an extension of this, we wanted to have the chopsticks act as a reminder of the ways in which many Indigenous groups world wide have had their resources and power stripped away from them due to colonisation and its power systems which often play architec to inequality and help uphold dynasties of billionaires. Hence, our chopsticks here are metaphorical tools for dismantling those systems. 

It’s time to reclaim power. It’s time to salivate. It’s time to consume. It’s time to feast.

Let’s ‘eat the rich’.

To read more about ‘Eat the Rich’ and it’s origin, see here https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2021/2/4/ellis-eat-the-rich/ 

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The unisex heavy cotton tee is the basic staple of any wardrobe. It is the foundation upon which casual fashion grows. The specialty spun fibers provide a smooth surface for premium printing vividity and sharpness. No side seams mean there are no itchy interruptions under the arms. The shoulders have tape for improved durability.

.: 100% Cotton (fiber content may vary for different colors)
.: Medium fabric
.: Classic fit
.: Tear away label
.: Runs true to size

When we say Black lives matter, Trans lives matter and Indigenous lives matter, we mean this. However, matter is the minimum. We need to move beyond the minimum and behave in anti-racist, anti-transphobic and anti-homophobic ways. This means more than just wearing a shirt of course. However we believe it's a good place to start. We personally have learned a lot through many activists in these spaces and one we really like is Ibram X. Kendi. You can find a link to his text below.

A message from our community:

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed pre-shrunk unisex fit 
/ 100% Soft Cotton (except for Heather options)
/ Double-needle stitched
/ Runs true to size

Fitted, comfortable, and soft—this t-shirt was made just for you. And it can withstand several washings while maintaining its shape, so it's great for everyday wear! 

**Please note our prices have changed to reflect equitable pricing for all sizes. Thank you.

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

Do you stand in solidarity with groups considered marginalised by the dominant culture? In solidarity to us means, we stand with the oppressed and we will continue fighting until we are all equal. 

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ 100% soft cotton (except for Heather options)
/ Runs true to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% soft cotton / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

Made of a thicker, heavier cotton, but still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to keep the quality high!

When European explorers 'discovered' lands on the other continents, there were already people living there. All too often the explorers took the land away from the native or indigenous peoples and either killed them or suppressed them. In many cases, the native languages and cultures were suppressed and the natives were forced to adopt Western ways. Unfortunately, this isn't just a thing of the past -- many Indigenous Peoples and their cultures are still threatened today.

10% percent of proceeds for this t-shirt will go back to Indigenous Communities, i.e.,

https://www.protectihumatao.com/

https://www.gofundme.com/f/save-mauna-kea

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ 100% Pre-shrunk cotton 
/ Double-stitched
/ Shoulder-to-shoulder taping

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% Soft cotton / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

We decided to use the Māori flag in our design as the colours represent what Self Sovereignty stands for.

Black represents Te Korekore the realm of Potential Being. It represents the long darkness from where the world emerged. It represents the heavens, the male element us formless, floating and passive.

White represents Te Ao Marama, the realm of Being and Light. It is the Physical World. White symbolises purity, harmony, enlightenment, balance and air rising.\

The Koru, curling frond shape, represents the unfolding of new life, that everything is reborn and continues. It promises renewal and hope for the future.

Red represents Te Whei Ao, the realm of Coming into Being. It symbolises female, active, flashing, south, yelling, emergence, forests, land, gestation and spirals. Red is Papatuanuku, Earth Mother, the sustainer of all living things. Red is the colour of earth from which the first human was made.

The design represents the balance of natural forces with each other. To live life is to live with nature. To appreciate life is to understand nature.

Designed by: Hiraina, Jan, and Linda 1990

Made of thicker, heavier cotton, but still soft and comfy. And the double stitching on the neckline and sleeves add more durability to keep the quality high!

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

The construct of gender and its role in our society greatly affects power structures, and therefore corruption, violence, and inequality. 

Let's openly challenge gender inequality and traditional masculinity by making visible how harmful gender roles and norms impede the full exercise of rights for girls, women, and gender minorities.

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ 100% Pre-shrunk cotton (except for Heather options)
/ Made in the USA
/ Runs true to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% soft cotton / machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for both men and women. 

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

Bring your ancestors dreams to fruition. We feel our ancestors cheer our successes. They stand behind us and have our back.

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ 100% soft cotton (except for Heather options)
/ Double-stitched
/ Runs true to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% soft cotton / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

Marsha P. Johnson's trailblazing involvement in LGBTQIA+ rights helps us see her as an instigator of change and someone whose legacy we can continue through our words and actions. As someone who is commonly referred to as a core figure during the Stonewall rebellion, Masha P. Johnson is someone we really admire. We want to continue in her footsteps. Let's fight the good fight, let's be rebels and let's remember; in a world where our identity is often silenced, our very existence is resistance.

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ 100% Soft Cotton (except for heather colours)
/ Runs true to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% Soft Cotton / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

A sturdy and warm sweatshirt bound to keep you warm in the colder months. A pre-shrunk, classic fit sweater that's made with air-jet spun yarn for a soft feel. 

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

Plaid Collective Tee designed by Ashleigh Sanders of Plaid, A Queer Collective, representing queer womxn in New Zealand.

/ Relaxed unisex fit 
/ Pre-shrunk 100% soft cotton (except for Heather options)
/ Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
/ Runs true to size

PRODUCT DETAILS:
100% soft cotton / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.

This is the shirt to wear if you have been raised by refugees. Raised by the resilience, love, grit and promise of parents or carers who had to leave their known for the unknown. And, with it, had to adapt to new culture, language, food and life. This is the shirt to wear if you are proud of your refugee heritage or being part of a migrant story. This is a thank you to our refugee raisers; a visual paean to the ones that whispered dreams in mother tongues, the ones that sang us lullabies; song stories of home, the ones that fed us rice, sauces, foods from lands they had to leave. This shirt is a statement about how refugee mothers, fathers, siblings, aunties, uncles and carers have raised us up - some with little to no resources - relying on stories, love and heart. This is a thank you to the refugees who raised us and made us, us.

The inspiration from this design comes from my grandmother who crossed the Mekong river to bring her family, including my mom, to safety. The Secret War in Laos brought death and destruction to their hometown so they fled to Thailand to seek refuge. Months later, they were all flown to the US and arrived in 1976.

FIT & FEATURES:
/ Regular unisex fit 
/ 80/20 cotton/polyester (fibre content may vary for different colors)
/ Double-needle stitched
/ Athletic rib knit collar

PRODUCT DETAILS:
80/20 cotton/polyester / Machine wash cold / Tumble dry low

Size Guideline: I'm 5'3, 130lbs and I wear a medium for a loose fit, and a small for a tighter fit. 

Please make sure you choose the right size as we can only refund or exchange an item if it's damaged. Thank you.