"The brand which shares a story of who you are." 

Having a dream means nothing if you do nothing to fight for the dream to come true. Many ask what drives me to be the man, entrepreneur and artist that I am today?

My first thought is my grandmother. My grandmother is on my mind everyday since I lost her to cancer in 2012. Let me put it this way for you, I have gone down many roads to make sure I get to where I am today and what I desire to be tomorrow. 

A little about me. I was born in NYC. Raised by my grandmother and mother. Grandmother who raised seven and adopted seven, a HERO. My mother, single mom of four ... I never witnessed alcohol or drug use. STRONG; I love you, true queen. Grandmother moved to Virginia; moms followed along. Here I am; city kid in a small town - attempting to make it out. With hopes to make a mark in the fashion world, this has been a dream of mine since childhood. Now to have Against Fake Love to photograph and also push clean dreams, mental health awareness in complete sobriety is a blessing. I am more then happy - the process and grind isn't easy; you cannot cheat success for God knows who's sacrificing and making the efforts. 

The struggles I have gone through to get me where I am now have not been ones I wish on anyone but they have made me the man that I am today. I've slept in my car without hesitation to chase my goals - too ashamed back then to tell those around I was down. Lost friends to death and jail ( too many to name ) death can tear most individuals completely, especially if it's to the streets. Me knowing through my life lessons I am here to express and deliver my message to the universe. Through that it has made me appreciate where I am with the brand today. It has brought about #AgainstFakeLove and what it means to me. Most won't believe in the beginning then attempt to jump on board when things start to get better. Reality is, I needed it all! The love, the hate, ups and downs and YOU true supporters. Every journey isn't sweet, things been rough but I remind myself - it can always be worse.

AFL - is an acronym: Against Fake Love

Be Genuine - Live Righteous - Follow Your Instinct

CEO: JaQuan Borders