9 Days Fall / Winter 2009

‘The Buzzcock’, a classic straight leg jean, in a aggressively washed Dark Rinse.

This Fall, Akademiks introduces Nine Days, a collection devoted to the spirit of individuality and freedom. Nine Days represents the power of the individual. The story of Little George is not often heard, but when told reminds us to challenge stereotypes, labels, and limitations.

The Akademiks’ mission is to inspire and lead today’s youths, to challenge social boundaries through a fashionable aesthetic that promotes the individual. Creative Director and founder Donwan Harrell, a fixture in the denim industry having founded both Akademiks and luxury denim company PRPS, viewed the ten‐year anniversary of Akademiks as a chance to recapture the organic energy that initially fueled him to launch the brand.

“With Nine Days, our goal was to create a directional collection to challenge the demands that pop culture imposes on today’s youth,” said Harrell. “The name Nine Days is inspired by a group of individuals who fought for justice and peacefully succeeded. Slave to no one, their message has resonated over time.”

Nine Days appeals to the denim enthusiast who seeks fine quality, and forward thinking designs and silhouettes.