# African Mythology Shirts Bantu Republic Tees With A Conscience By Banele Nkhosi | Published 2008-05-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/socially-conscious-fashion-bantu-republic-tees-with-a-conscience References: [banturepublic](http://banturepublic.tv/2008/02/18/socially-conscious-fashion-bantu-republic-classic/) & [banturepublic](http://www.banturepublic.com) “The hunter in pursuit of an elephant, does not stop to throw stones at birds”, so reads the print on the back of one of socially conscious fashion brand **[Bantu Republic](http://www.banturepublic.com)**'s new tees. Wise words from the precocious young brand whose name and logo are inspired by African mythology. Bantu Republic launched its online store this week, crafting [limited edition t-shirts with meaning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation), that blend substance into style in celebration of individual truth. The New York brand, founded on [socially conscious, sustainable and ethical fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathable-materials) principles, is described as producing compelling designs that challenge our perception of important issues shaping our culture and defining our world. It stands as a challenge to other designer brands that have lost touch with the power of fashion to define us as individuals and celebrate our political expression, leaving as narrow a mark on our environment as possible while making a big impact on our perceptions and in our communities. The good folks at Bantu Republic are certainly taking on that challenge head on, and by this author's estimation - without any distraction by stone throwing at measly little birds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Conscious Fashion:** Brands can create limited edition products that blend substance into style to promote individual truths and raise awareness about important issues shaping our culture. - **Ethical and Sustainable Fashion:** Brands can adopt sustainable and ethical fashion principles to leave a smaller environmental footprint and make a positive impact on society. - **Fashion as Political Expression:** Fashion brands can leverage their designs to celebrate individual political expression, redefine our cultural perceptions, and create a sense of community among individuals. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can adopt socially conscious, ethical, and sustainable practices to promote individual truths, raise awareness about important issues, and leverage fashion as a form of political expression. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Sustainable fashion brands can use limited edition products and unique designs to promote individual truths, raise awareness, and create a sense of community among individuals who value sustainable and ethical fashion principles. - **Socially Conscious Brands:** Brands that prioritize social responsibility and sustainability can use fashion as a means of creating positive change, promoting individual expression, and building meaningful connections with their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Luxury Bohemian Fashion Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiger-and-the-monkey.md) - [History-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scorpion-the-frog.md) - [Sustainable Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation.md) - [Elephant-Inspired Charitable Fashion Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-family-usa.md) - [Silky Camouflage-Design Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lisous-empire-collection.md) - [Chinese Motif-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-1.md) - [All-Season Merino Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethical-merino-tshirt-from-new-zealand.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md)