THE Manifesto
Backed By Dr. Denim is a platform for progressive projects by, and with, the people of tomorrow. Supporting the visions and values of dreamers and doers, Backed By is an initiative striving to make society more inclusive. Having the function of a fund, Backed By invests in great ideas, inviting their innovators to seek support, making them grow. Founded on the belief that denim can truly take you anywhere, Backed By makes every day a denim day.
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How CAN i get backed?
Backed By supports the large and small projects that somehow strive to make our everyday life a bit more inclusive. The submissions should have a clear purpose and state why, and in what way, a collaboration with Dr. Denim is needed. Backed By provides not only financial support but could also sponsor with products or supervision. All applications will be evaluated continuously.
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
30.000 €
Invested IN PROJECTS
11.500 €
Funded Projects
9
PROJECTS
We HAVE BACKED...
FRYSHUSET – CAMP ROCK 2018
Dr. Denim backed three girls who wanted to do a weekend camp for youths discussing gang violence and how we can avoid the increased death shootings in Gothenburg. We supported them with clothes and financial aid.
Louise linderoth – JEANS FOR EVERY BODY
Louise Linderoth, globally recognized for sending models in wheelchairs down the runway, creates a completely new kind of denim, designed after a seated body position.
The Throttle dolls – RiDING FOR SISTERHOOD
Supporting three best friends mission to break the borders of MC culture, Dr. Denim teamed up with The Throttle Dolls.
Kapten Röd – THE $10 TOUR
Dr. Denim backed Kapten Röds tour Hundralappen (10 Bucks), supporting his vision that everyone should afford a great concert. Dr. Denim contributed with styling advice and stage outfits for this democratic initiative, making live music a bit more inclusive. The tour was a great success, sold out with extra dates added. The grand finale was held at the filled national arena of Globen. Every day is a music day.
Crespo Kamara – Salone Pikin
Dr. Denim helped the Swedish football player Crespo Kamera to facilitate a book signing event for his book Crespo at Dr. Denim Gallery to help him raise funds for the Salone Pikin Camp in Sierra Leone. Dr. Denim donated 100 sek for each sold book.
POLAR MUSIC PRIZE – After party
Dr. Denim helped Polar Music Prize to be more inclusive by being the link and connecting the established organisation with a younger target audience for the official afterparty.
Molly Sandén – STÖRRE TOUR
Dr. Denim backed the swedish artist Molly Sandén during her tour Större by dressing the whole crew during the tour.
The Royal Concept – music video
Dr. Denim backed The Royal Concept by funding the production of their music video for "Smile".
VASTGALAN 2018
Dr. Denim backed the organisation Rapkf by co-funding the production of their initiative Västgalan 2018 where they highlight local culture heroes and enthusiasts.
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HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE?
Backed By is financed by parts of the sales from the Dr. Denim logo collection. For each piece sold 3 euro is donated to the fund. The collection consists of t-shirts, hoodies, accessories, and other supporting items that match perfectly with any pair of denim.
