AN INVITATION TO A CONVERSATION

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Happy New Year 2026

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Happy New Year 2026 〰️

Happy New Year from Gracist!

With holiday season behind us - the ultimate gift of grace to a diverse and beautiful world—let us commit anew to being Gracists. May we lift one another up, cover each other in humility, share generously, honor differences, stand together, consider the marginalized, celebrate our shared humanity, and heal with compassion.

Let’s build bridges of grace that reflect God’s love for every person and every story.

Here’s to a new year filled with peace, hope, and inclusive love.

— The Gracist Team

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Our Story

At Gracist Brand Clothing, we create wearable art that transcends fashion, blending bold style with sustainability and human connection. Founded by Stephen Jenkins, a New York-born, Richmond-based designer, our vision celebrates conscious creativity and global craftsmanship. We collaborate with artisans in Niger, Africa, to craft one-of-a-kind statement pieces that empower communities, preserve dignity, and showcase their creative genius.

ABOUT US
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A woman sitting on a red vintage-style sofa in a room with yellow wallpaper featuring a spade pattern. She is wearing a colorful, patterned dress and gold high-heeled shoes, with short hair, and is holding a cigar in her right hand. There is a framed black-and-white artwork on the wall behind her, and the room has hardwood floors and a vent on the floor near her feet.
A woman sitting inside a barber shop, looking through a glass window with the shop's signage. She has short hair, tattoos on her arm, and is wearing a colorful patterned top. The shop's window displays the name and phone number.
A woman with blonde curly hair sitting in a barber chair inside a barbershop. She is wearing a colorful, patterned crop top and black pleated pants. The barbershop has a mirror, various hair and barber tools, and a McCormick's price list on the wall.
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Our Pieces

Every piece is authentic, unique, and is a part of rewriting our own stories through fashion, creating truly wearable art.

Each garment is a vibrant canvas, weaving together West African heritage with American fashion innovation, sparking dialogue and honoring shared humanity. Our designs merge cotton, wool, leather, and Niger fabrics, reflecting the rich traditions and stories of the artisans we partner with. These unique creations are more than clothing—they are bold expressions of culture, history, and individuality, designed to inspire and connect. By prioritizing ethical production and environmental consciousness, we ensure every piece supports both the planet and the families of our collaborators, fostering economic empowerment and cultural pride.

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The Making of a Gracist

Gracist is a documentary that serves as an invitation to a conversation. Centered around the Gracist clothing line, the film examines the transformative power of design as both armor and bridge, weaving together narratives of diversity, resilience, and artistry. Each garment, crafted from fragments of fabrics collected across cultures, becomes a canvas for dialogue.

Through intimate interviews, behind the scenes moments, and editorial visuals, the film reveals how clothing can embody collective memory and challenge audiences to confront both personal and shared histories. Gracist is about what we wear and what those choices say, and the conversations they ignite.

Director’s Statement by Alex Worth

As a filmmaker, I believe stories are at their most powerful when they break silence and spark dialogue. Gracist began as a collaboration with a clothing line but quickly became a deeper exploration of how fabric, fashion, and identity can intersect to challenge and inspire. I wanted to create a film that does not just showcase clothing but holds space for conversation, sometimes uncomfortable, always necessary. The patchwork nature of these garments mirrors the patchwork of our society: different textures, colors, and stories stitched together. My hope is that this documentary invites audiences to reflect, engage, and carry the conversation beyond the screen.

Documentary directed and produced by Alex and and Stephanie Worth by JAWFOX Productions.

Join with us as we seek to systematically change the fashion industry, one piece, one conversation, and one life at a time.

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Gracist Brand Clothing stands as a social catalyst, redefining fashion as a force for good. When you wear Gracist, you carry a singular work of art that embodies purpose, beauty, and the transformative power of collaboration. Our mission is to bridge continents, rewrite narratives, and celebrate the vibrant heritage of our global community. Every stitch tells a story of creativity, sustainability, and connection, inviting you to join us in wearing art that not only looks good but also does good, creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

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