EXPLORE THE STATUS APPAREL DC BLOG: FASHION, STORIES, AND UPDATES

Status Apparel DC — a Black-owned Washington DC streetwear brand — is now an officially licensed Temple University partner. Shop the TU Owls Collection: premium crewnecks and jerseys crafted by a Temple alumnus. Status: It's a Way of Life.

Status Apparel DC is proud to announce its official Made in DC Certification. Learn what this milestone means for our Black-owned Washington, DC lifestyle brand and our community.

One thing I’ve learned as a founder is that building a brand doesn’t stop once you launch. There’s no finish line. If anything, the real work starts after you put your idea into the world. Growth requires reflection, humility, and a willingness to keep learning—especially when you think you already know a lot.

Recently, I stopped by The DC Pop-Up in Dupont Circle to check out our Status Apparel DC socks in-store—and honestly, it never gets old. After all the behind-the-scenes work that goes into designing, producing, and building the brand, seeing the final product placed in a retail space hits different.

We are thrilled to share that Status Apparel DC has been selected to be part of the newest retail concept from @thedcpopup , right in the heart of Dupont Circle. This space, powered by the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development (#DSLBD) , is designed to uplift and accelerate more than 40 local makers over the next six months. And we’re stepping in strong. Our 12-Color Sock Collection Is Live on the Shelves If you’ve been following our journey, you know how muc