Ducks On The Dock

"I saw an eagle fly by and all the ducks jumped off the dock; except for one. The solitary duck stood firm.

The ducks that left told the others about the eagle and noticed the duck remaining calm, one by one, they all came back.”

Rooted in a timeless silhouette, we focused on patchwork textile, elite sewing and agape love.

This collection was designed to speak a non-verbal language through a one of one process. Expressing the feeling of how to remain planted, standing boldly in confidence.

Story: @alexjacksonbrown
Product: @alexjacksonbrown & @iblamepraise
Photo: @lovewasher
Video: @notmiketate
Model: @iblamepraise

We as humans connect on a social level through clothing in a way that is not verbally dimensional. Clothing speaks its own language. Invoking our personal human model, position and relationship to the world. There is much more depth and social experience that simply happens everyday through our expression of getting dressed. It’s now on us to spark and share these conversations with the world.

Path of Patience

Alex Jackson Brown

Eagle Creek Golf Course

Hole 14-16: 5 Iron

Sunday, November, 22, 2020

I continue to find myself being called to re purpose objects. This time, it just happens to be golf balls. This piece is not for sale. It’s bigger than that. The goal is to raise as much as possible in two weeks and donate 100% of those proceeds to the Northwest Response Fund via Red Cross. Supporting those affected by the recent wildfires in Oregon and Washington this past summer. There is a link in my bio now open for donations. If you would like the opportunity to own a piece of history, please donate, comment, tag a friend, and share to anyone you think will be encouraged by this story. I will be randomly selecting someone out of the comments in two weeks to give this piece to.

With the recent tragic events of the summer wildfires, Eagle Creek Golf Course was one of many areas effected. In a recent round of golf spent playing with friends, I came across a unique opportunity. I know personally playing golf, it’s a constant search of finding your ball. Left, right, other fairway, cart path, thick stuff, deep brush, water, OB, whatever it may be. This game takes requires the art of patience. While playing Eagle Creek there were 3 holes that were burned. Brush and trees had been burned so badly there was an abundance of golf balls that normally would be impossible to reach. But because of the fires, I now had access.

Each golf ball tells a different story. Some partially burned, and some so bad that they formed a new shape. These balls have been burned so badly they can no longer be used for their designed purpose. Now they are apart of a larger story. Everyone has gone through a fire where they felt like they were lost and burned. Good news, your fire allows the opportunity to create something new and fresh. Sometimes our brush needs to be burned to prepare us for a greater calling. Remain patient and full of hope. You never know, one day you might be able to share your story with someone that needs it as much as you did during the flames.

Introducing "Stained Glass."

ZEAL: "A burning desire to pursue unearned love. A place where ideas and stories are openly conveyed through various forms of intimacy."

When we walk into a church, all of our senses come with us. As we take in the incense from the wood pews, a sense of peace and security is restored. Centuries ago, stained glass was used to create a visual storybook to educate people who could not read. Today, stained glass communicates the essence of those theological truths.

The raw beauty in stained glass windows represent a sense of privacy and fellowship, without blocking natural light transmission. A powerful form of worship.

One of the number one questions people ask me about coming to church is, “What should I wear?” It’s so interesting that we often think God is going to judge us based upon what we wear to church. It’s such a broken concept that for whatever reason still holds weight. This collection represents a sense of confidence to come as you are, and walk in the light.

IT IS WRITTEN

This collection is about being obedient with the gifts God has blessed me with. The story behind the pieces remain close to my heart because it stems from the most important thing in my life, and that is my faith. A couple months ago, @juliadamazio spoke some words over me at the end of a service. I truly felt God in this moment. Julia mentioned that she saw me writing on my clothing in the near future. Not just writing, but encouraging those around me through my testimony. I took the notes I have been collecting at Rose Church for the past two years, and developed words of encouragement that are printed on the back of each flannel.

This is not about forcing religion or belief in God. It is about sharing my story and the words that keep me pushing forward. In this time many of us are looking for answers and hope. Something that can brighten our day and make us look at the bigger picture. A picture that is still being painted. He’s not done yet, and He will never give up on you, no matter your past, mistakes or beliefs. The work is still being done even if you don’t believe it or feel it.

My hope is that this story will inspire and realign our focus. Yes we may be in a valley right now, but we must use this time to grow, consume ourselves with positive thoughts and practice mental toughness. He’s done it before and He will do it again! Stay safe, blessed and most importantly stay fly my friends. Thank you to my amazing team that helped me bring this to life! Details regarding the official release of the collection will follow this week. In the mean time, if you have time, click the link in my bio :brown_heart:

We story tell through colors, textures and shape. Speaking to the consumer through product without logos. Focusing on a feeling centered in a home. A safe place where the purpose is focused in quiet comfort.

A year ago I came up with a story I wanted to tell through some flannels I made. The story rooted in this idea of being with someone you love for the Holiday’s. Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to share my favorite time of the year with someone special. If you’ve been around me, you know my obsession with Christmas. The weather, the feeling, the lights, the colors, the energy, the excitement. I’ve always wanted to tell a love story around Christmas.

On a random drive home from work I called up Levi. At this point, Levi and I had met maybe once like 2 years ago outside Rose Church. As we were talking it all came to life. I had this wild idea that I wanted him to play future me, and I wanted his at the time girlfriend, Olivia, to play my future girlfriend. This story was so special to me because I got to take a step back, and literally orchestrate my dream future through my lens and perspective. What would a perfect Christmas Eve look like? Family, laughs, trash talking, cards, basketball, lights, Nsync and love.

Fast forward a year and you couldn’t orchestrate the outcome if you tried. Not only are Levi and Olivia now married, I met the girl I made all this for. Sue. A girl that changed everything for me. A girl that I have prayed for my whole life. A girl that brings me overwhelming peace. A girl that brings me stability and a firm foundation. I have never felt more lucky than I do right now, nothing compares. God has blessed me with someone that above all else, makes me feel like I’m home.

God is so cool man. He’s so real. He can do anything for anyone, at any time. And He will, on His time. When we let God steer the ship and take our hands off the wheel, that’s when He steps in. From there, nothing is ever the same. I promise you his ship is better. If you read this far, thank you for listening to just one of the hundreds of stories I have about God’s love, grace, faithfulness and covering. Oh, and, the flannels that you see in the video are now being worn by me and Sue. And they fit perfect. A feeling like no other.

Agape Classics.

Agape is a love that allows you to be unconcerned, gracious, and willfully delighted even when you have nothing. When everything seems to be stripped away, where do you turn? I know in the past I have turned to trusting my flesh. Thinking I can live my life under my own authority. But alone in my flesh I have fallen to the persuasion and temptations of the world and enemy. When we try to take control of a painful situation, our attempts to manipulate and force change are just going to cause more problems‬.

Let’s be honest, we all have found ourselves in a valley. When you’re stumbling through a valley, it’s difficult to believe that the mountain will move. You want to believe, but you’re having a hard time reconciling a hope-filled message. I have seen the very depths of that valley and the pain it can bring. So how do you remain pleasant in that valley? A question I finally found the answer to.

These shoes represent being under new authority. Laying it all down and walking on the path that was beautifully laid out for me, even when it didn’t make sense. When I thought I was being knocked off course, He could see things up the road I couldn’t see. And I look back now and I wouldn’t change a thing. It can be hard to recall what got me through times of uncertainty. Little did I know I was being carried through the sand. That’s why you only see one set of footprints. We were not designed to do this walk alone. The secret is, when you are physically alone, you have a father that has His arms wrapped around you. Whether you believe it or not it’s okay. New life was placed in each and everyone of us two thousand and twenty one years ago.

Subtle but necessary changes were made to the original silhouette of a classic sneaker. Just like in life. More times than not, the small changes we make end up carrying the weight we didn’t think we could bear.

I’m sharing this in hopes of encouraging someone that might be in a storm. It’s really not about the shoes for me, I am just using them as a vessel to help and inspire others. I’m here to help and will continue to use my story to restore ultimate abundance.

The Denim.

I wanted to get back to where I started and that was working with denim. Back in 2014 I started playing around with recycled jeans working on distressing, tapering and patch work. At first I was just making them for me and the homies, but the process of re-creating and purposing a basic garment is what made me fall in love with design.

I used that as a spring board to make connections and create relationships with impactful influencers who I now consider to be my friends. Instead of using traditional tools like scissors, tweezers, power tools and sand paper. Iwanted this denim to incorporate a more natural process that will emulate wear and tear. Like getting drug behind a car through the city. Repeatedly stomped and jumped on. Thrown off a building and a building. Soaked in the ocean. Buried in the sand. Sun dried in the sand. A cleaning process in grass with a hose and soap. Spotted and cleaned with abrush.

And finally, hung dried in the wind on a clothesline. After this process the jeans will be hand patched with different washes of denim and fabric, that tie into the overall aesthetic of the jean.

Introducing the Reset Dye Collection. As a brand, we strive to spread awareness of the worlds environmental concerns. There is always a problem to be solved. We choose to focus on resetting people’s perception on traditional tie dye. Developing a unique process in which we successfully extracted dye from fruits, plants and spices. From strawberries, blackberries, lemons, evergreen trees, spinach and turmeric, all of our shirts are colored from natural dye. The unique dying process of each shirt creates an individualized result. No two shirts are the same. We’ve managed to cut out harsh chemicals that otherwise would be present. A win for you, the planet, and us. Shirts will be available online this Friday for purchase.