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Virgil Abloh, Heron Preston And Others Design T-Shirts To Support Underprivileged Miami Neighborhoods

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To kick off Miami Art Week 2020, the Design Miami/ Design District will feature numerous contemporary pieces inside the iconic Moore Building. One of the standouts for Miami Art Week 2020 will be the “Our Lives in T-Shirts” project which will be accompanied by an installation directed by architect Emmett Moore.

The “Our Lives in T-Shirts” presentation will showcase over 50 graphic tees designed by a who’s who among creatives such as Virgil Abloh, Kunle Martins, Lucien Smith, Heron Preston, Cat Power, Procell, LunchMoney Lewis, Andrew Skate Shop and more. Purchasing options for the tees are available in the Moore Building or online here for $30 USD.

Proceeds from the sale of the shirts will go to a worthy cause in support of Village (Free)dge which is a charity that provides food and other essentials for the underprivileged living in Miami. The “Our Lives in T-Shirts” project also accepts non-perishable food like canned goods as well donating digitally via $villagepantry on Cash App.

Moore Building
191 NE 40th St.
Miami, FL 33137

Heron Preston & Sami Miró For “Natural Disaster” Collab

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Heron Preston has teamed up with vintage clothing designer Sami Miró for a Spring/Summer 2020 collaborative collection called “Natural Disaster.” This collection focuses on sustainability and features denim pieces taken from the archive of Heron Preston. The duo recognizes the need to preserve Earth’s resources by raising awareness for more eco-conscious sourcing and reconstruction.

In this collection you will find bold designs like mesh bodysuits mixed with denim and black leather dresses with zip-ups on the front and side cut-outs. Miró’s influence is also a focus of the collection, showcasing the designers signature patchwork throughout the pieces.

Check out the “Natural Disaster” collection above. Buying options for the collection can be found on Heron Preston’s website, in-store locations and at select retailers when launched.