Deafiant is a Deaf-led streetwear label out of Portland, Oregon.
I formed Deafiant because I want to share and wear art that is proudly Deaf.
We make Deaf-centric designs that reflect our culture, community, and creativity. None of that boring cliche cookie-cutter stuff peddled by hearies.
// JR aka misterBADD
Every piece is conceived, drawn, and printed by Deaf hands. We're not a hearing brand with a Deaf marketing angle. We're a Deaf operation that makes streetwear. As part of BRAINWORM, we also engage in other efforts to promote and support Deaf culture.
Portland is home, but we rock with friends up and down the coast. And while we crawl the concrete daily, we often hit the natural "streets" only found in the amazing Pacific Northwest. The many mountain and forest trails, rivers, dunes, and other wonders inspire us endlessly.
When we plan a drop, each piece gets a trial run. Members of the community give feedback, and we adapt. We prioritize collabs with new artists so that each drop introduces different and unique pieces.
Subscribe to the dispatch and we'll tell you when the next drop opens. No promo cycles, no upsell sequences. We make a thing, we send one email about it, that's the deal.