
Emerging Independent
Awake NY
Country
United States
Founded
2012
Founder
Angelo Baque
Timeline
- 2012
Founded by Angelo Baque
Former Supreme brand director Angelo Baque starts Awake NY as a side project celebrating NYC and immigrant heritage.
- 2018
Full-time independent brand
Baque leaves Supreme; Awake NY becomes his primary creative focus.
- 2020
BLM activism
Baque positions Awake NY publicly within Black Lives Matter; brand collaborations channel proceeds to NYC nonprofits.
- 2022
Tommy Hilfiger collaboration
Awake NY × Tommy Hilfiger capsule brings independent NYC brand into mainstream American sportswear.