Open Letter - (Unsaid Things)

For those that care to read,

A little about me im an introverted extrovert in the sense that Im a stay quiet and observe kind of guy. I only really speaks when spoken to, because you know what they say ‘a wiseman once said nothing at all’. However if I know you know you then I can talk for England. Im literally the epitome of the saying ’still water runs deep’.

I guess I say this to say that my fashion speaks for me. Why? Because I make statement pieces that spark conversation and speak to your soul. Art is open for interpretation and I love that, no two people will ever take the exact same interpretation from the sweatshirt meaning it will always be worn but more importantly felt differently.

This is why you will experience films, music, pictures, books, cartoons, icons etc…because they have all shaped and moulded me in some way every single one of them, so when you see something you feel or find funny or relate to in some way chances are I had that same reaction when I came across it and if it inspired me then why can’t it inspire you? The beauty comes for me comes from me putting all these things together to make what my mental state looked like and then project this by creating a symbol… the unsaid things sweatshirt.

Comparison is the thief of joy and from 2015 - to 2020 I hated my life (and im a man that believes ‘hate’ to be a strong word’) I did not know why I was here and constantly wondered what it would be like if I wasn’t and if anyone would care. Its mad uni is the only place i’ve know where you can be around thousands of people from all walks of life and yet still feel so alone. A lot of other factors played a part in these feelings like family, race, girls, ‘friends’ . But ultimately Im the type to show no emotion and just let it build up until its too late.

Anyways I found happiness and by that mean for the first time in 5 years I can genuinely say im happy, I love my family I love my friends but most importantly I love the young black man Im evolving into and I have answers as to why I’m here, who I love who loves me why people left my life and that being okay. Life is written and Its been ingrained in my head that im destined for greatness to the point where I fear no rejection no criticism no missed opportunity no negativity in any capacity because when you know what you bring to the table your not afraid of eating alone.

Ive put my everything into making this a collectable investment, something that is still worn and recognised in decades. I measure my success on cultural impact but after thats said this collection has really saved my life and thats very important to me. Its not for everyone but then again its not meant to be cos you can’t be everyones cup of tea otherwise you’d be a MUG. So im selling you my pain my thoughts my experiences, my miracles my miseries so wear it and use it to show people who you are and what your about because you can’t get rich without enriching others (and Im not talking about money).

I’ll end this by saying thank you, to the people that have hurt me emotionally, thank you to the ones that have not stuck around your chapter was needed, thank you to the people that have mentally made me feel small the pain you brought me built me. Thank you to the ones that have came in my life and are here to stay you know who you are and lastly thank you to the big man upstairs for always being there for me. To the ones I have hurt im sorry that you had to endure what I put you through in order for me to grow and become the man I am today I genuinely mean that im sorry you went through my wrongdoings but for what its worth you helped create a man who knows better, sometimes experience is the best teacher unfortunately.

Im a very introspective individual who see’s life now for what it is and not what I want it to be, I do this by speaking my truth to those who are open minded and culturally aware so that no one can use it against me but I know that people who have love for me will support me regardless because im enough for them. My circle is small but full of good people and love, my life is private but full of pure happiness and countless blessings and thats just how I like it.

“I just want people to know I was here…”

Post scriptum

Im not afraid to ghost from time to time, chances are im just living life and working on myself until I have another story to tell, but that don’t mean get shy on me hit me up because if show me respect I’ll always do the same.

Sincerely Densel Mlambo (written on 4th of June 2020)