UNREST
I collaborated with a number of brands from the Unrest Autumn Winter 22-23 cohort, including Labre's Hope (fighting homelessness through ethically made soap) and Indie (refillable haircare, sustainable without sacrifice) to craft beautiful brand manifestos. Unrest is an accelerator programme supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs to make a global impact. Unrest is based in Uncommon’s London office.
LABRE’S HOPE
The opposite of fear is hope.
And hope is all we have,
In these times of darkness and desperation.
For some, an act of self-care is lighting a candle
They find hope, flickering in the candlelight
Or in the scent of essential oils, in a long, hot bath.
Soapy lather provides nourishment,
For the body, mind and soul.
For others, this simple act of self-care is difficult to imagine.
So how about a soap, a candle, and a brand that provides hope?
For a better future and reassurance
At the end of a long day,
Or that there WILL be long days ahead
Full of work,
Full of joy,
Full of nourishment for the mind, body and soul
And full of hope,
Which we can spread,
Slowly
And surely
Until systematic change comes,
And we can see that it all started
With that flicker, with that lather, of hope.
INDIE
PSA:
can we just say
f*ck you
to insecurity
to unattainable beauty standards
to unrealistic expectations
and mindless consumerism
destroying our mind and planet
what about
something radical like
refusing to compromise
not trying to fit in or conform
and real self-acceptance?
it’s not easy
and it takes work
but if you’re up for the challenge
we’re here for you.
Indie. be unapologetically you everyday.