Born x Raised Links Up with the LAFD

July 01, 2022

Indulging the pride of Los Angelenos, streetwear brand Born x Raised and the LAFD join forces to create a collection that features items such as hats, hoodies, crewnecks, and more. Spanto, cofounder of the LA-based brand, says the collection will be used to "shine a light on the hard-working communities that make Los Angeles function."

Introduced to Westlake Fire Captain Carlos Caceres through famed photographer and LA OG Estevan Oriol, Spanto immediately jumped on the opportunity to do a collaboration with the fire department, saying “LAFD are the real ones.” Located in downtown, Caceres is the captain of Station 11 — one of the busiest houses in the country. But while there are Station 11-specific pieces, the collaboration is for all of the firemen who risk their lives every day in LA.

Photos by Estevan Oriol
Text by Izzy Einstein

The collection releases on Thursday, June 30th at 12 noon PST on bornxraised.com. Prices for the collection range from $45 to $180.

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