Manifesto For Being

RampOrRye a is label built on putting fam'ly first. The name Ramp (go skate, ride, move) or Rye (be raw, be social, enjoy the craft). Make an informed decision but be self-expressive, crafty, a little risky.

We believe in iteration, as in practicing your craft the balance its takes & the recipe tweaks required.

As curious designers we set out to create clothing that explores our obsession with the nuances of porch culture and this notion of fam'ly values. We thrive on local observations, like SALE signs at gas stations, deli specials, 2 for 1 at the off license, crumby ice cream fridges at the dairy, and straight up poor typography that scholars will scoff at. For us it's the pure pleasure of making mistakes, the impulse purchase that is pretty much always a good decision.

All statements are bold values up for interpretation.Our wears are of quality and our prints are of substance. At least we stand for that. We are an independent designer label based in Detroit. Exporting to the world.
Created by designer & artist r.k.M.x.x

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RampOrRye is for the porch proud. 
We are the porch couture.

When asked who we admire; Avenue & Palace Skateboards, the Gucci Ghost (trouble Andrew), Jon Wexler and Thirstin Howls Lo Life, The Beastie Boys, RUM DMC, Grand Master Flex, Lee Perry, Chet Faker, Sonic Youth, Tyler the Creator... that list is endless. Chnge & yes David Carson, RIP Ray Gun Magazine. 

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Our Responsibility 

We took a moment to think about our purpose in the age of fast fashion. And thought what are we doing responsibly? 

Well, one was not following the usual hype, put out a new line every season, instead we designed to be evergreen year by year. Because when it is summer in one hemisphere it's winter in the other, so the fall, spring collection thing really made little sense. 

And two, we wanted our statements to ring true for years, so they didn't fade away with seasonal trends. That way when you wear RampOrRye you're not just adding to a pile of "wear once and throw away". 

Thirdly we print on demand, so we don't stockpile inventory or waste any unsold items.  

Fashion is sensible. Be porch proud and don't waste stuff. OK.