Lately, I have been soul searching what truly inspires me to create for the brand. Like many in these trying times, I have discovered a new normal. The things that used to be important are not so much anymore. I have found myself in a refreshed state of mind as a result of the current social policies. I will not lie, getting to this place was not easy. It was like taking playtime from a child. What has helped me to cope was to focus on how this moment is making me better and imaging the person I am going to be when I return to the world.

Also, I took this time as an opportunity to focus on meditation and learning. Learning has been about anything that peaked my interest. E.g., from COVID-19 (how it spreads what is it, what can I do, etc), fashion, art, marketing, self-care, buyer behavior, motorcycles and cars are just a few. If you know me, this is not unusual activities.  For me knowledge has always been comforting and the not knowing is scary and frustrating.

My focus on providing quality and timeless designs is and will always be the foundation of dotado™ apparel. The most important focus for the brand is what are the things that drive us to create? That at the moment is being: the best at what we do (providing quality products and original designs), being authentic, enjoying the things i do, discovering things about myself and daring to live every day

1969 Impala also known as Irma Irlene
Automotive culture is a part of the thing that drives the passion for taking a general thing but adding your personal touch.


Dare to live everyday. The Martyr
Latest inaugural design for the 'Dare to live every day.' series


dotado apparel speed shop design
Automotive inspired design for the 'Dare to live every day.' series.


The initial design for our 'evolved' series. Hotep is an Egyptian word that roughly translates as "to be at peace".


dotado apparel black madonna
A collaborative deslgn with Leonard Cassonove (dope tattoo artist) for the 'evolved' series. This design is to speak to the known truths. This speaks to our value of authenticity.

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