CLANDESTINO Scarabaeus Sacer is an ethical sustainable streetwear fashion brand that advocates for social & environmental issues. Their clothes are made out of 100% organic Egyptian cotton, are GOTS certified, with no plastic used in their supply chain, and packaging that is made from recycled materials. With advocacy at its core, the brand uses bold & vibrant designs to bring a mental health angle to social issues people shy away from looking at. Clandestino is the current collection the brand has released that raises awareness for how people tend to discriminate, judge and criticize “the other”. Shedding light on the ‘clandestino’ that defines the person without papers or an identity, the person on the fringes of society. The collection aims to promote empathy, understanding and acceptance of ALL people. Their most recent campaign, called Awaken the Streets, is raising awareness for mental health and the struggles everyone goes through. It’s a movement that will take the individual on a journey to the unexpected and to the undiscovered. Each week features a person or a group of people that struggle to live their truth. To overcome obstacles and put-downs, to pursue what they love. Sacer is also featuring real people from the community who are joining the campaign to talk about their own mental health struggles or are mental
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