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.
Shirt: Cinq a Sept $51
Jeans: John Richmond $116
Sneakers: Cariuma $119
Hat: Karl Lagerfeld $69
Scarf: Cavalli Class $99
Bag: Zadig & Voltaire $281
Watch: Bering $193
In the Streets
If you’re out protesting, you need to travel light and stay protected. Sometimes, all you need are the basics.
Top: Splits59 $72
Pants: Derek Lam 10 Crosby $158
Earrings: Camila Klein $100
Watch: Timex $139
Bag: Tubici $310
Shoes: Steve Madden $126
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.
Top: Ganni $97
Pants: Josie Natori $149
Earrings: Maria Nilsdotter $79
Ring: Aym $53
Bag: Cult Gaia $223
Shoes: Meaning $109
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!!
Blazer: Pinko $255
Pants: Dion Lee $335
Top: Pinko $123
Hat: Rebellious Creatures $35
Earrings: Etsy Ethnic Earrings $10
Bracelet: Josie Natori $200
Nail Polish: Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Couture $28
Purse: Furls $292
Shoes: Le Silla $417
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.
Shirt: Marlies Dekkers $54
Jeans: Levi’s $135
Sunglasses: Saint Laurent $149
Earrings: Em $61
Bracelet: Kate Spade New York $44
Watch: Fossil $149
Scarf: Moschino $71
Bag: MM6 Maison Margiela $270
Mules: Cafenoir $119
Light Feminism
Advocating for your rights can be a tiring, daily duty. Sometimes, you just have to let your clothes speak for you.
Shirt: John Richmond $93
Jeans: Boyish Denim $152
Visor: DSquared2 $99
Watch: Helmstedt x Skagen $169
Backpack: Marc Jacobs $187
Sneakers: Adidas Originals $100
LGBT+ Rights
Be out! Be proud! Live your best life, unapologetically!
—Carl Ayers
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