
T
he past always has a way of finding its way into the present; especially when it comes to fashion. There are those designers who make history and then the history that inspires designers. The latter is the case with new graphic t-shirt label, Emperial Nation. Behind the label are Greg Dennis, Hurol Sengul, and Phil Williams. Emperial Nation was born during a 2007 road trip to Montreal. The team behind Emperial Nation felt that “there were many apparel companies coming out at [the] time without any substance.” The idea was to bridge the gap between their two passions of history and fashion to establish a label with a purpose – to educate. Each season, the trio’s graphics are inspired by events or periods throughout history. This season, Emperial Nation focuses on the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil War, the French Revolution, Gangs of New York, the Ottoman Empire, and the Wild West. Through their hardwork, Emperial Nation is dedicated to preserving history and maintaining its relevance for future generations.