Bora Wear

We have moved....

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:28:23 -0400

check us out at: borawear.com/blog

Found about this song from @Africasacountry, and I have been...

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:53:50 -0400

Found about this song from @Africasacountry, and I have been grooving since.

Bora Wear x Hulkshare x LCR

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:25:00 -0400

Bora Wear, Hulkshare, and Life Changing Records are collaborating to bring some limited edition clothes to the masses. When you purchase these shirts, not only does part of the money go to TOTO Love (the orphanage for HIV+ children), but it also helps children receive clean water in Haiti!

Pre-orders are up right now!!! Check it out. Make a difference!

Congratulations to the entire #cornell12 class!!!! Do big...

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:58:01 -0400

Congratulations to the entire #cornell12 class!!!! Do big things. Shake things up. #GoBigRed

Today’s jam comes from Fatoumata Diawara. #BigUpDiaspora

Tue, 22 May 2012 10:55:00 -0400

Today’s jam comes from Fatoumata Diawara. #BigUpDiaspora

We are switching things up a little bit here at Bora Wear. We...

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:13:00 -0400

We are switching things up a little bit here at Bora Wear. We are going to be doing one thing really well. And that one thing is going to be men’s wear. Sign up on the website for updates

Loved this song the first time I heard it. #EarGasmic

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:01:16 -0400

Loved this song the first time I heard it. #EarGasmic

Petitie Noir from South Africa made a solid effort on this jam

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:59:16 -0400

Petitie Noir from South Africa made a solid effort on this jam

Great photo from a fundraising event we did on Ho Plaza a couple...

Fri, 11 May 2012 18:57:57 -0400

Great photo from a fundraising event we did on Ho Plaza a couple of weeks ago.

The Search Begins

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:59:00 -0400

Being a solopreneur really allows me to figure out what I want Bora Wear to be and see if that vision resonates with people. Now I want to find an apparel design partner who can share my vision and take this business to the next level. #lookingforavisionary

Gotta love @bucketfeet

Thu, 03 May 2012 10:32:01 -0400

I had a great conversation with Aaron Firestein (@aaronfuegostein) about how he and his partner got started with their company. I definitely appreciate him taking time out of his busy day to talk to someone who is just starting out. Big Ups! #DoingBigThings

This mix is a great sampler of some great songs. #EarGasmic

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:03:57 -0400

This mix is a great sampler of some great songs. #EarGasmic

Loving this song right now. #EarGasmic

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:16:58 -0400

Loving this song right now. #EarGasmic

The Mission

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 13:30:24 -0400

Better Clothes, Better Africa. That is the credo that motivates Bora Wear. The core of this company is that mission and we strive to achieve it everyday. Currently, we part of the proceeds are going to TOTO Love in Embu, but we aren’t satisfied with that. We want to do more and truly change lives.

What we intend to do is best shown in relation to other brands. Take TOMS shoes and their fabled one for one shoe model. Yes, a child who previously did not have a pair of shoes now has one but giving a child that shoe has not changed their underlying condition. The child is no further from poverty. The child’s general condition hasn’t change except that they now make a great photo op.

Bora Wear wants to do with apparel what Oliberte is doing with shoes. Oliberte produces all their shoes in Africa, employ local workers, emphasize the importance of equity in the work place, and work to minimize the environmental impact of their factories. Now that is a company that is making a deep and impactful change. This company is an inspiration and as Bora Wear moves forward we want to continue to embed our mission into every aspect of the business.

Today’s track is from Auntie Flo

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:30:35 -0400

Today’s track is from Auntie Flo

Congo-born Belgian-bred virtuosic rapper Baloji serves up some...

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 11:00:05 -0400

Congo-born Belgian-bred virtuosic rapper Baloji serves up some tunes today. #BigUpDiaspora

The #Exorsistahs are a cape town duo making some interesting and...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:22:48 -0400

The #Exorsistahs are a cape town duo making some interesting and unique music. #AfricaStandUp

The obsession with @ChiefBoima continues today. #EarGasmic

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:50:04 -0400

The obsession with @ChiefBoima continues today. #EarGasmic

@ChiefBoima is my newest fixation. #EarGasmic

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:01:17 -0400

@ChiefBoima is my newest fixation. #EarGasmic

Kenyan Banksy? I don’t know but it definitely makes a...

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:44:32 -0400

Kenyan Banksy? I don’t know but it definitely makes a statement.