NYC-BLACKSHEEP IS A LIFE-AFFIRMING BRAND. GATHERING INSPIRATION FROM THE PAST AND THE PRESENT. GROWN IN GRITTY NYC WHILE GATHERING TECHNIQUES FROM VARIOUS CULTURES, CLIMATES, AND AVENUES. WE ASPIRE TO MAKE PIECES AND GARMENTS THAT LAST IN YOUR HEART AND MIND AS WELL AS YOUR CLOSET. WE BRING PERSEVERANCE, INDIVIDUALITY, HARD WORK, AND KNOWLEDGE OF SELF AS SOME OF THE KEY FACTORS OF NYC-BLACKSHEEP
Tell us about your clothing line and what inspired your brand.
NYC BLACKSHEEP started as an art project for my daughter. We tie-dyed some shirts together during the pandemic. I’ve always been into graffiti and art in general, which led to me adding all kinds of graphics to my pieces.
Describe your favorite aspects of being a designer.
My favorite aspect of being a designer is seeing someone you don’t know enjoying something you made or created.
What new skills did you have to acquire for your business?
I’m basically still a student of the game. It was a natural progression; tie-dying led to garment dying which led to indigo shibori techniques. Block printing led to screen printing etc.
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