Rick Deuce took time out to begin an initiative to raise funds, donate, cut cost of uniforms for several high schools in his hometown of Jackson, MS. He personally designed each set of uniforms totaling 10 for 4 out of 7 in the city. His goal is to continue to build this initiative in order to help the inner city be able to grow/save/use funds for other necessities such as books, laptops, travel, etc. PBLCFGR™ also brought MISSISSIPPI LEGENDS, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Monta Ellis, back home to host and train a free camp for the state's top 100 players. For us, its bigger than just garments, our mission is to always give back in hopes of sprouting the next generation and fellow FIGURE$ to do the same.
Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh™ embarks on a new narrative where free thinking inspires a pioneering format for the future, where the age of imagination is the product of reality.
Inspired by Virgil’s vision and approach to his art, Off-White™ nourishes a collective of creative minds that represent the best in their category and have a strong and personal connection with Virgil. Ibrahim’s relationship with Virgil and Off-White™, born and nurtured through Instagram DMs, blossomed both personally and professionally over the last 3 years creating a strong bond based on mutual respect and shared values.
“Making a successful luxury brand in nine years is genius. It’s a feat that I admire and hope to continue building upon with a rich legacy. He revolutionised streetwear and luxury that crosses generations and decades. He showed the world that the underrepresented, the underdogs and Black people, in particular, have brilliant minds and can push and compete equally in the establishment. He inspired hope and brought about change.” - Ibrahim Kamara, Art&Image Director Off-White™