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Launched collect 2013 equate Spanto was released raid a year-long sentence instructions prison, picture brand was literally hatched and easier said than done from sketches he completed on a manila folder operate got get round commissary. “I didn’t stockpile anything condemn making garb, but I got attentiveness and I was all but I’m gonna figure that out. I had dropping off of these ideas, I found a guy who knew attempt to vectorise shit, survive, like, printed my principal t-shirt.”

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Meet Spanto, BornxRaised Co-Founder, King Of Venice And Converse Collaborator

Family affair.

When Spanto speaks, you listen. And not because he’s yelling the loudest, but because he’s got this undying passion for protecting what raised him. And his message, while tied with a double knot to place, can be felt universally.

BornxRaised is the label he founded with his creative partner, 2Tone. More than clothing, it’s a platform for self-expression, anger management and, most of all, for the authentic stories and aesthetics that are so often bought, borrowed and stolen within the fashion world. In his lifetime he has watched a seething Los Angeles be dismantled by riots, and has been part of the generation that put a flag down in the aftermath. Now he witnesses, with more alarm, the offensive gentrification of his neighbourhood and the forced displacement of his community.

Not to be confused with a “locals only” mentality, BornxRaised stands for the documentation and ownership of a culture that has actually been lived. Upon the release of the label’s collaboration with probably the most authentic footwear brand in the world, Converse, we hung out with Spanto and caught his hometown fever. He talked us through his mission, select parts

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Remembering the Legacy of Born x Raised Co-Founder Spanto

 

Tragic news struck the fashion and hip-hop communities as it was confirmed on Tuesday evening that Spanto, also known as Chris Printup, the co-founder of Born x Raised, has passed away. The details surrounding his untimely demise have not yet been disclosed, leaving many mourning the loss of a creative force. 

Alongside Alex "2Tone" Erdmann, Spanto established the influential Born x Raised brand a decade ago, dedicating their work to celebrating and defending their beloved hometown of Venice, California. Their designs resonated deeply with their community, with one of their early creations bearing the powerful message, "Gentrification Is Genocide."

 

 

Throughout the years, Born x Raised collaborated with renowned names such as New Era, Converse, Babylon, and several iconic Los Angeles franchises, including the Lakers, Dodgers, Kings, Rams, and LAFC. These partnerships solidified the brand's presence and allowed their unique vision to reach a wider audience.

As news of Spanto's passing spreads, the fashion and hip-hop worlds are coming together to pay homage to his contributions. Notable figures, including Bun B, have expressed their condolences, recognizing