THE ORIGINAL SMITHS
RESIST OR SIT
Resist or Sit Collection encompass human connection through resistance. Through any means of resistance, a connection is born between people for a common cause. The collection is set in three stages:
• Stage 1 – Organize: Statements that are made to demonstrate one’s existence, importance and urgency to a cause.
• Stage 2 – Create: Art that is created through resistance.
• Stage 3 – Shine: The strength in the community is golden and unbreakable. Each person shines together as they rise to fight.
This collection is for those that are still fighting to move forward our society and those that are no longer with us.
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
The Original Smiths is an online store that sells vintage, retro and upcycled clothing and handmade jewelry. Anelia and Renée, we are two black girls in Toronto who love fashion. We are friends who laugh and support one another and we grow together. At times, there are many paths to get to the same destination; we balance each other out; we are artists so we are weird and think outside of the box. Sometimes there is no box.
We are the makers and DIYers of our generation. We bring something different to Toronto; we bring something different to the independent fashion scene. we do not imitate popular fashion trends – we make them better.
All of our one of kind pieces are upcycled in Toronto, Canada.
PARTNERS
Runway Partners
Lashgod
Hair Direction
Makeup Direction
Event Partners
Promise
David Cash