Via Renowned LAFashion / NewsFashion / NewsAngela Davis launches a fashion line inspired by Black activistsThe revolutionary academic has launched a capsule with Los Angeles-based label Renowned LA, with proceeds going to groups fighting for prison reformShareLink copied ✔️December 14, 2020December 14, 2020TextBrit Dawson Angela Davis has added fashion designer to her long list of notable achievements, as she launches a new fashion line inspired by Black activists. The revolutionary activist, academic, and author has collaborated with Los Angeles-based label Renowned LA on a capsule influenced by Black political leaders, as well as The Black Panther Party and its co-founder Huey P. Newton. The collection includes a t-shirt and hoodie, both of which feature images of political leaders and logos, the word ‘dismantle’, and the phrase, ‘We not asking no more’. A portion of the proceeds will go to Underground Grit, a California-based organisation fighting for prison reform, and Dream Defenders, a group which aims to dismantle the police and prison systems. Davis is a board member of the latter. “I’m extremely humbled that (Davis) even agreed to do something like this,” Renowned LA’s founder John Dean said in a statement. “I don’t think she’s done anything like this before when it comes to fashion.” According to WWD, Dean managed the design and production of the capsule, while Davis chose which organisations would receive its proceeds. Dean honoured Black victims of police brutality in the t-shirt’s tag, which features names including George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, both of whom were murdered by law enforcement this year. “I wanted to create something physical as a way to honour and keep their names alive,” he said. “I hate that it has to come at that expense. Someone had to die for us to do this.” The collection is available to pre-order from now until December 18. You can find the t-shirt here and the hoodie here. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREMerrellMerrell 1TRL trades the trail for Shoreditch to launch Moab Slide WovenWhich fashion designer would you pass the aux to?Nafsika Skourti is making clothes for the future of PalestineBenetton has revived its iconic 70s denim line Jean’s WestWNBA champion A’ja Wilson: ‘I want to win everything’Harry Styles and the curse of the queerbait wardrobeOscars 2026: The best dressed stars on the red carpetOscars red carpet: The 17 most controversial outfits of all timeA new Vivienne Westwood exhibition celebrates the designer’s activismRome is where the heart is at Valentino AW26This film captures Naples’ intense love affair with Stone IslandTouching grass was the biggest trend of AW26Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy