fiftyseven-thirtythree Streetwear
Oakland California based fiftyseven-thirtythree, focuses on designs that are simple, graphic, and sexy. Designer James Patrick Dawson has been a commercial photographer for the last 15 years and draws from imagery that is arresting, dissident and playful.
Loretta Nguyen performs the business functions of fiftyseven-thirtythree though promotions, booking and organizing shows. Together, James Dawson works with Loretta Nguyen to produce screen-printed and stenciled shirts and appliquéd hoodies. We draw from an urban aesthetic where multi-culturalism and pop culture merge with inner city decay, graffiti and a lo-tech DIY sensibility.
We look back at our culture to see what has endured and use it as a road map to where we’re going. As a culture, we are mixing elements from around the world to create the future. It’s important, as Americans that we see beyond our current political regression and focus on the fact that the world unfolding around us is incredibly exciting. We strive to reflect and celebrate this to some degree in our designs.
