BORN IN HARLEM NEW YORK

OAK & ACORN • Only for the Rebelles is the first sustainable denim lifestyle brand that pays homage to the origins of indigo & legacy of American denim. OAK & ACORN’s aim is to propel the fashion industry into a more balanced era where wellness, education, empowerment, cultural responsibility & accountability are at the forefront.

OAK & ACORN TELLS AN INCLUSIVE STORY OF DENIM

Our American Jean Story pays homage to denim’s past, present & future forward. We center denim as a cultural, social & political icon throughout American history. We share the story of denim as a uniform while providing historical context of indigo’s origins as a hidden commodity of the transcontinental slave trade.

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With the Fashion Industry positioned as the second largest polluter of the environment & contributor to modern slavery, our advocacy in action prioritizes circularity as a pathway to a more SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is the ethos of our brand.

We see Sustainability from a 360 perspective - that includes Environmental, Social Impact, Education, Strong Institutions, and Personal Wellness. Sustainability means ensuring that the histories, traditions, and expertise of creative communities are celebrated & reinforced. It means guaranteeing people are not only surviving, but thriving from the work they do. It means more purposeful and intentional living, being in service to the community, and living in balance with nature.

100% sustainability may not yet be possible, but we can become more conscious stewards to the world around us.

Our commitment to sustainability means our products are made up of eco-fibers like Organic Cotton, Hemp, Refibra & Tencel, recycled & repurposed denim, natural indigo artisan textiles & deadstock fabrics.

REPURPOSE

Our commitment to circularity means reusing & repurposing waste is a pillar of our business.

We believe making in America includes reclaiming cast offs garments and deadstock fabrics.

Our REPURPOSED Collection consist of reclaimed discarded garments, deadstock fabrics and artisanal fabrics that are REBORN into saleable, stylish, & functional pieces.

IMPACT

20% of the profits from OAK & ACORN's Signature Coveralls & Jumpsuits go to support We Got Us Now the nation’s leading organization advocating for the wellbeing of children and young adults with incarcerated parents. 

There are over 10 million children in America who have had a parent incarcerated in their lifetime.

CRAFTSMANSHIP

We are committed to supporting the legacy of craftsmanship in America & revitalizing that manufacturing that made our communities strong. We are proudly making over 90% of our product in the USA.

TRIMS

Our trims tell the story behind each piece.

MIKO UNDERWOOD

founded OAK & ACORN ~ Only for the Rebelles to explore denim's deep roots in American history. Her brand emphasizes sustainability and the narrative power of denim.

  • Underwood's work has earned global recognition, including features in major publications like Vogue, The Business of Fashion, WWD, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Essence and Los Angeles Times has been recognized as ‘One of the Most Influential People in Denim Globally,’ by Rivet 50.

    Miko has garnered support from key fashion organizations, including the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Harlem's Fashion Row, and RAISEfashion and The Designer Hub.

    Underwood also serves as the consulting Creative Director for We Got Us Now, Inc., the leading national organization supporting the wellbeing of children and young adults with incarcerated parents.

    Through her innovative work and commitment to sustainability, Miko Underwood continues to inspire in the global denim space, advocating for a more inclusive and responsible fashion industry.

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