Fashion as Activism

What is advocacy?

The dictionary defines advocacy as “public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy.”

Fashion has been used to advocate for (or against) a cause throughout history. With the inclusion of technology, we can tell our advocacy story even more clearly. Let’s look at how this has been done in the past.

📄 Fashion as Activism (PDF Presentation)

Historical examples covered in the presentation:

• Women’s Suffrage — use of white, purple, and green
• Zoot Suits — symbol of cultural identity and resistance
• Black Panthers
• Hong Kong Umbrella Movement
• LGBTQ+ Pride
• Thailand’s Red Shirts
• Guy Fawkes

See it in action: Hayle talks about the inspiration for her piece and what she hopes to inspire with her wearable.