Apolis Film: Apolis + Katin Film Release
Apolis Activism is a brand that I'm extremely familiar with. My older brother's good friends started the company a few years back, and basically never looked back. Apolis has seen some extraordinary success as of late, and as a result, They have been receiving the amount of PR a clothing brand could only dream of. None other than the likes of GQ, Esquire, Oprah (Yep), and other influentials have picked on Apolis to share with the world what they have been up to lately. Most notably, their social enterprise that equips and empowers people through opportunity instead of charity. They are far more than just another clothing brand. They are paving the way for other brands to take action in the global community and have a lasting impact, whether it be in a social initiative or manufacturing practice. To get a little taste of the companies mission, they state:
"Apolis co-creates products with manufacturers and directly allows the market to determine the future of each item we produce. It is a hands-on model to provide people access to opportunity. We call it "advocacy through industry."
For instance, each garment they produce, a story is told in either a blog post or video, documenting the process from raw material to finished good. It is the symbiotic relationship they have with the manufacturers in each geographic region they produce which makes their advocacy special. These partnerships not only allow them to ensure quality goods, but they also empower the individuals they do business with, as well the the surrounding community. Apolis, meaning "global citizen,"in Greek, truly lives up to it name with this philosophy.
On the design side of things, they draw inspiration from classic menswear, California style, and the artisanal manufacturing techniques they have experienced during their travels. The result has been extremely well received, as they have addressed every man's word robe need in terms of quality, fit, comfort, style, and function. Combine that with ethical and fair sourcing practices, and you have a brand for everyone.
Every item Apolis Activism produces can be traced back to its point of origin; be it Southern California, Nigeria or Nepal, and videos the company produces shows you the behinds the scenes footage of each initiative. My favorite video they have produced is the collaboration between longtime boardshort maker "Birdwell Beach-Britches" and Apolis. Here is a look Above of how the trunks were made by the brothers and the legendary seamstress Sato Hughes, in Newport Beach, CA.
For more pics, check out the ones below:
On the design side of things, they draw inspiration from classic menswear, California style, and the artisanal manufacturing techniques they have experienced during their travels. The result has been extremely well received, as they have addressed every man's word robe need in terms of quality, fit, comfort, style, and function. Combine that with ethical and fair sourcing practices, and you have a brand for everyone.
Every item Apolis Activism produces can be traced back to its point of origin; be it Southern California, Nigeria or Nepal, and videos the company produces shows you the behinds the scenes footage of each initiative. My favorite video they have produced is the collaboration between longtime boardshort maker "Birdwell Beach-Britches" and Apolis. Here is a look Above of how the trunks were made by the brothers and the legendary seamstress Sato Hughes, in Newport Beach, CA.
For more pics, check out the ones below:
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