9Nation Republic, was inspired by gun violence and police shootings of unarmed Black citizens, and features items such as hats, tank tops, T-shirts — and bulletproof vests. The vests are part of Jones’ “Is this what it has come to?” campaign, which aims to start a dialogue about issues of gun violence and police brutality happening worldwide. Although the vests have a loftier purpose, they also have a very real, practical use. “Every time you turn on the news, what do you see? Another person got shot somewhere,” Jones told the LA Times. “So, these vests are intended to serve as protection, and to make this fashion statement: We’ve got to do something about all this violence.” The vests range in price from $250 to up to $2,000 for designs fitted with ceramic plates to stop bullets from high-powered handguns. ]]>
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