ONE432
ONE432 is a social impact streetwear brand by Ammar Belal, Professor of Fashion at Parsons NY. He incorporates couture hand embroidery techniques in each of his streetwear pieces and uses only upcycled textiles from big-box factory waste.
ONE432’s unprecedented giveback model pledges 50% of the profit towards sponsoring children’s education in Pakistan and benefits programs for their Artisan community. Learn more in the Q&A below.
How did your business get started?
It was Ammar’s master thesis from Grad school that envisioned a fashion system with an unprecedented standard of transparency, equality, and responsibility.
How do you make your products?
Handmade using upcycled fabrics.
What inspires your craft?
Reviving Heritage Techniques and local natural resources
What’s your favorite product?
The Upcycled Patchwork Shacket. It is reversible, super versatile, and the recycled fabric patchwork makes it unique and different every time
Why do you sell at Artists & Fleas?
It is the perfect platform for us to communicate our story in an extremely authentic way and to a wide variety of cultures and nationalities.
Like what you see? Find them online at @one432 and one432.com.