The Brief
- It’s not just a unisex long-line sweatshirt / sweater dress - it’s a piece of wearable contemporary art from the African diaspora - Haiti
- It features a stunning and empowering image entitled ‘Be Firm: Affirm’ by Haitian-American artist Tarra Louis-Charles entitled.
- The puts Black women front and centre and with a positive affirmation. Representation does matter!
- Ethically made and sweatshop- free made with 80% organic cotton
The Style
- Women's crew neck dress
- Features a relaxed fit, and medium- long length
- It can be worn with bottoms, leggings, or as a dress alone
- Model and Photography by the headscarfhippie
The Artwork
This garment features an image of an original painting by Haitian-American artist Tarra Louis-Charles entitled ‘Be Firm: Affirm’.
"Be Firm: Affirm"
-Feed your spirit and affirm your true authentic self-
Charcoal and acrylics on 11x14 paper, 2013.
Material
This is a certified ethically-manufactured Terry Sweatshirt made from certified organic and sustainable fabrics: 85% Organic ring-spun Combed Cotton and 15% Polyester. It is warm, made to last, but has a soft comfortable feel.
Size Guide
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SIZES
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XS
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S
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M
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L
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XL
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Half Chest (cm)
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46
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48.5
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51.5
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54.5
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57.5
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Half Chest (Inches)
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18.11
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19.09
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20.28
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21.46
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22.64
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Chest (cm)
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92
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97
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103
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109
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115
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Chest(Inches)
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36.22
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38.19
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40.55
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42.91
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45.28
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Body Length (cm)
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86
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88
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90
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92
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93
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Body Length (Inches)
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33.86
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34.65
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35.43
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36.22
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36.61
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Sleeve Length (cm)
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61
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61
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62
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62.5
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63
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Sleeve Length (Inches)
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24.02
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24.02
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24.41
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24.61
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24.80
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