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AUTUMN/WINTER ‘14DESIGNED IN LOS ANGELES | SINCE 2011
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The Ivorys was started by two individuals with the same vision. As a writer, Rashaad Dixon always believed in the power of language, realizing words have the ability to evoke change and inspire actions. His wife Brittany, a photographer, shared these same feelings about photographs, and with this common belief fueling their drive, the couple set out to begin a project that combined their love for both visual and written storytelling.
The result was the creation of their brand, The Ivorys. Established in 2011 as a way to share their passion and special life moments with others, The Ivorys creates and sells merchandise, which pairs ideas and quotes the couple loves with meaningful imagery from Brittany’s camera. Whether it’s a t-shirt, tank top, hat or sweatshirt each item released has a story with a unique message.
ABOUT THE IVORYS
THE WORLD GOES TO THE DOERS
Some sit around and hope things go their way. Others get up and make it happen because in their eyes there’s no other way. Some sit around and plan, plan, plan and never take action. Others visualize what they want, then immediately take a step in the right direction. Some give reasons why “it won’t work”, others just “do work.” Please understand fear and second guessing only cause delays. Stop over
thinking it and ATTACK THE DAY.
The World Goes to the Doers
Also available in: Tri-black, Tri-coffee
Also available in: Navy
SUCCESS HAPPENS OVER NIGHTS
The fact remains, it takes hard work and dedication, a relentless persistence and discipline to stay consistent, while never doubting yourself for an instant. The thought of sleep is so distant, you know it’s going to take time to reach the finish line but with that you’re fine because this dream is your whole existence. Days turn into nights, nights turn into days but you wouldn’t have it any other way.Your passion keeps you going when others quit and you’ve come to find that instant gratification doesn’t equal fulfillment. You’ve put in hours upon hours to master your craft, for some it doesn’t add up but to you it’s simple math. Keep up the good work, keep fighting the good fight and always remember patience is a virtue and...
SUCCESS HAPPENS OVER NIGHTS
LOVE. YOU.
Love. You. because no one else in this world is required to. You have to love every decision you make, whether it adds to or takes away. You have to Love. You. because self hate is not the way. “I’m not good enough”, “I’m such a dummy” on and on the same song. We keep ourselves in a rut and can’t figure out why things never add up when the whole time the answer has been YOU. You have to Love. You. because if you don’t, how can you expect
anyone else to?
Love. You.
Also available in: Tri-black
WEAPONS OF CHOICE
“Words are so powerful be careful how you use ‘em. The wrong combo of words can hurt someone to the root of ‘em. The right combo of words can give ‘em strength beyond belief so next time you open your mouth make sure you say what you mean.” -Ernest Ivory
The Pen-The Pad-The Microphone- 3 of the most powerful weapons on the planet. Use them wisely.
LOVE HARD
Whatever it is Whoever it is
Remember Love Hard
Or not at all
Also available in: Athletic Grey
Also available in: New Silver
KEEP GOING
Even if the odds are stacked against you and no one else believes, KEEP GOING. Even if the dream doesn’t make perfect sense in the beginning and the finish line is hard to see, KEEP GOING. Even if you make 1,000 mistakes and have 1,000 set backs, KEEP GOING. When you’re ready to break down and call it quits, KEEP GOING, because it’s that extra step that separates the happy from the complacent. Just Keep Going!
CR8 HAT
You don’t have to be extremely talented or wealthy to CR8. You just need to have drive and determination that never goes away. The masses may not agree and to them it may not make sense but your dreams are your dreams for a reason, fight for and protect them. CR8 music, CR8 art, CR8 laughs, CR8 content that tells an awesome story, CR8 whatever you want, just make sure you do it for the love and never the glory. CR8.
Also available in: Black
AVOIDER OF THE NAYSAYERS
How much longer will you welcome their comments and doubts? Their whole goal is to bring you down. They’ve given up and they want you to give up to. They no longer dream and they think it’s foolish that you still do. THE NAYSAYERS, a very dangerous group. They will feed you lies in hopes to extinguish the fire that burns inside. They will keep giving you false facts until you believe. THE NAYSAYERS always talk about why things won’t work out. Never once do they try to figure things out. Avoid the Naysayers at any cost, only share your dreams with those who live life with the training wheels off.
MISTAKES BECOME TRIUMPHS
On this journey there will be struggles, set backs and mistakes. There will be trying times that will make you want to throw it all away. Keep pushing it’s all part of the process. Progress is full of mistakes as long as you don’t quit. Those mistakes will become
lessons and eventually become triumphs.
Also available in: White, Navy
Also available in: Black
ILL WILL TO NONE
It may take awhile to get to that place but once you do, you’ll be able to keep a permanent smile on your face. Even though others may treat you bad or do you wrong, remember an eye for an eye never worked out for anyone. The key is to forgive, then simply move on. Focus on your goals and don’t project hatred towards anyone. ILL WILL TO NONE, love for all. Stay in this mind frame and the joy’s of life will be all yours.
SOLO DOLO.
In the beginning there may be many. Down the line there may only be a few. At some point you may look up an see it’s only you. SOLO DOLO. Don’t be afraid, don’t start to second guess, your journey is
yours alone. Sometimes going solo is for the best.
Also available in: Black, Asphalt
Also available in: New Silver
THROUGH THE HAZE
No matter what the odds are, no matter how unclear the path may be, the only way to get through the haze, is to not focus on what it is right now but what it will eventually be.
BUILD
You can talk about it, dream about it, even draw up plans in hopes to make it real but a dream remains a dream until you lay down that first brick and start
to BUILD.
Also available in: Asphalt
Also available in: Black, White
THE CALM
A state of tranquility. Life moves so fast, it’s easy to never stop and see the beauty all around. We get so caught up in what’s next that sometimes what’s best is to just stop and enjoy The Calm.
WORLD GOES TO THE DOERS- CREWNECK SWEATSHIRT
Some sit around and hope things go their way. Others get up and make it happen because in their eyes there’s no other way. Some sit around and plan, plan, plan and never take action. Others visualize what they want, then immediately take a step in the right direction. Some give reasons why “it won’t work”, others just “do work.” Please understand fear and second
guessing only cause delays. Stop over thinking it and ATTACK THE DAY.
The World Goes to the Doers
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