“They Have Names.” This is what Pyer Moss designer, Kerby Jean-Raymond wants us all to remember. Jean-Raymond used his platform to make an impactful social statement at the presentation of the brand’s Spring 2015 Menswear Collection. In what is a one-of-one piece, he donned a tee shirt that included names like Eric Garner, Treyvon Martin, Michael Brown, Amadou Diallo and other black men who have fallen victim to gruesome and incomprehensible injustices and crimes.
Usher, a long standing fan of the brand was there to lend his support. Shiona Turini,
the Fashion Market Director at Cosmopolitan Magazine donned the
topper at the En Noir Show and shared this photo on Instagram stating, “#TheyHaveNames
. Thank you @pyermoss. I’m proud to honor the memory of these lost
souls #justice #myblackisbeautiful #mymenarevaluable #saveoursons “
Though there have been many requests, it is still unknown if the statement top will eventually make it to production. According to Jean-Raymond’s Instagram @kerbito , “I screened my shirt by hand, I hit my head in the process and never cleaned off the screen so it’s ruined. I can’t make you one right now. Not sure if I even want to. I’m working with some interesting people currently to figure out ways to make a lasting impact on our culture. What we come up with may or may not be as public. Thank you for supporting and inquiring #useyourplatform”
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