Walking Contradiction, 2023

Walking Contradiction 2023, Derek Lam 10 Crosby Pants + Acrylic, 15”x23”, US Size:10

Dou·ble·think
/ˈdəbəlˌTHiNGk/
Noun 
the acceptance of or mental capacity to accept contrary opinions or beliefs at the same time, especially as a result of political indoctrination. The Walking Contradiction pants ask the wearer to offer a bit of humility, as many of us, knowingly or not, are contradictions of ourselves. They also offer a cultural truth and encourage onlookers to ask themselves, where in my moral high ground, thoughts, and actions do I contradict? 

CARE: Dry Clean Only
DIMENSIONS: Width 18" Length 38.5"  
DETAILS: Wide leg pant, pockets in front with faux pockets on back.
White with black trim
A LINE OF KOPE wording Back, with Artist's Signature
EDITION: 1 of 1
HISTORY: Gifted from Katherine, Derek Lam Design, made in China
MATERIALS: 96% Cotton 4% Elastane
INK: Inks do not contain ozone-depleting chemicals such as
CFCs, HCFCs, aromatic hydrocarbons or volatile solvents. 
They are also free of lead, heavy metals and toxic chemicals.

A LINE OF KOPE provides contemporary insights on micro and macro cultural truths; a source of power, vigilance, spontaneity, and action atop of one of a kind, repurposed art garments. Founder Katelyn Kopenhaver is a wordsmith, artist, and sometimes sociologist. Her one of a kind garments are reflective of the world in which we live, as well are deeply personal thoughts, fears and realities. She showcases a series of responses from controversial to existential concepts surrounding human behavior, politics, truth and culture. Her fashion works can of course be worn, but also act as art objects, crossing mediums of sculpture and installation.The foundation of A LINE OF KOPE is painfully sincere and brutally honest. With the genuine desire to protect, expose, inspire and empower, her verbal assaults are not only contemplative but compel us to act. Kopenhaver wishes for individuals who wear her garments to engage in dialogue, take ownership, and not be afraid.