BOLD. POLITICAL. WEARABLE.
Resistance by Design creates unapologetically political accessories that translate feminist and democratic ideals into everyday visual expression. Alexandra Posen, the artist and creative director behind the brand, has produced several iconic pieces that helped galvanize modern political movements. Its first major work, the HERWAVE scarf (2018) featured hand-drawn portraits of the 209 Democratic women running for Congress during the historic midterm elections. In 2020, Resistance by Design created the first VOTE mask, which became a defining symbol of civic participation during the pandemic election year and was worn by figures including Hillary Clinton, Stacey Abrams, Megan Rapinoe, Kerry Washington, and others.
The newest work, the Believe Her Scarf, honors 165 women who came forward about abuse.
Resistance by Design continues to create visually compelling objects that empower everyday activists and amplify movements for democracy and social justice—especially at a moment when democratic norms are increasingly fragile.
Alexandra Posen is a multimedia artist and former creative director at Zac Posen. Resistance by Design grew out of her belief that resistance should be human—rooted in faces, names, and voices. She uses her design background to give movements a visual language people can wear.
A few of the most iconic designs:
VOTE Mask
The Resistance by Design VOTE mask became a widely recognized symbol of civic participation during the 2020 election year.
Herwave Scarf
The HERWAVE scarf, featuring hand-drawn portraits of the 209 Democratic women running for Congress in 2018, went viral as both a celebration of the historic surge of women entering politics and a symbolic cloak of power.
Representation Matters Shirt
The Representation Matters shirt celebrated the historic “firsts” elected in the 2020 election, honoring a new generation of leaders whose victories expanded the face of American democracy.
Supreme Women Mug
The Supreme Women mug honors the women who have served on the United States Supreme Court, celebrating their historic presence on the nation’s highest court.
Gerrymander Scarf
The Gerrymander Collection transforms the distorted shapes of gerrymandered voting districts into bold graphic patterns, turning a symbol of democratic manipulation into a striking visual commentary on the fight for fair representation.
