Vice-Chairman Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have selected 16 Hollywood-beloved designers for their latest merchandise drop.
Following the viral Chappel Roan-inspired camouflage capHarris-Walz's campaign launched the Designers for Democracy collection, featuring apparel and accessories from Sergio Hudson, Thom Browne, Joseph Altuzarra and other brands worn by Harris, former first ladies Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton and countless stars.
Reproductive rights, climate change and voting awareness are among the themes explored in the 2024 campaign collection ($35 to $85) of T-shirts, tanks, long-sleeves, hoodies, sweaters, tote bags and more. Items include a floral terry hoodie by Ulla Johnson with “Our Bodies” and “Our Vote” emblazoned on the sleeves, a Victor Glemaud tank top with the phrase “we are not going back / kamala” across the chest, a gray “Kamala.” sweater by Willy Chavarria and a black T-shirt by poet and artist Cleo Wade featuring a photo of the Democratic presidential candidate as a young girl with the words “the first but not the last.”
Other items include a retro “America Is an Idea” tee and two pairs of ribbed socks from Brother Vellies designer and 15 Percent Pledge founder Aurora James (her pieces are already sold out), graphic bags from Tory Burch and Brett Heyman, and an American flag-inspired “Let’s win this” reversible scarf from Thom Browne. Gabriella Hearst created an ombré pink and purple baseball cap and sweatshirt with the words “democracy, women’s rights and climate,” while Chloe Kristyn designer Bettina Benson’s white tee features “we choose freedom” in illustrated flowers. Jonathan Cohen, Prabal Gurung and Vera Wang also contributed designs to the collection.
According to the website, the garments are American made and printed by unions. Items are available for pre-sale and orders will ship in early October.
Pieces by Ulla Johnson and Thom Browne from the Designers for Democracy collection.
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Meaghan Burdick, senior campaign advisor at Kamala HQ, said Fashion“Vice President Harris and Governor Tim Walz are fighting for a future that strengthens our democracy, protects reproductive freedom, and ensures that everyone has the opportunity to not just survive, but thrive. Designers for Democracy are a group of beloved American designers who believe in that vision and are working to get Harris and Walz into the White House.”
Of her T-shirt design, James explained on Instagram: “America is a beautiful, strange, and abundant place. America is also an idea. And whose idea she is will be chosen nationwide this November. For too long, people who look like me have been made to feel like we don't belong here. But America belongs to all of us, equally. And we belong to her, too. She is our home; she is our heart; she is our idea.”
Sergio Hudson became a household name after former First Lady Michelle Obama wore a plum-colored head-to-toe look by the Los Angeles-based designer to President Joe Biden’s 2021 inauguration. Harris also wore a custom sequined cocktail dress and floor-length tuxedo jacket from the designer later that night for her first appearance as vice president; she most recently wore a bright blue suit from the designer to the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture. The former First Lady wore a plaid Thom Browne gown to President Barack Obama’s 2013 inauguration. And Hillary Clinton wore a red Altuzarra gown to the 2022 Met Gala.
Designers for Democracy products are donations to the Harris Victory Fund and can be purchased online at Kamalaharris.com.