Sam Badi is an Italian apparel brand specializing in urban and sustainable streetwear. Established in 2014, the brand has gained recognition among a youthful demographic by integrating ironic elements into contemporary fashion designs.
History
Sam Badi was founded in Milan on May 13, 2014, by Marco Vinci. Initially, the brand's product line focused on t-shirts, but it subsequently expanded to include a diverse range of clothing and accessories.[1][2][3]
In 2019, the brand began a transition towards enhanced ethical and sustainable practices by incorporating low environmental impact fabrics. This initiative included the utilization of Econyl (a regenerated nylon yarn derived from global waste streams such as discarded fishing nets, used carpets, and industrial plastic waste). Additionally, Sam Badi established a collaboration with Cooperativa Alice - Sartoria San Vittore, a social enterprise that supports vocational training and employment opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Italian prisons, for the modeling, sampling, and production of swimwear and Econyl pocket tees.[4][5][6]
A significant advancement in the brand's sustainability efforts occurred in 2022. Sam Badi implemented a drop-shipping production model, utilizing organic cotton fabrics and digital printing with 100% natural and organic inks. This approach enables the production of individual items only upon order, thereby minimizing mass production waste and enhancing the brand's ethical and sustainable profile.[1][5]
Philosophy and values
Sam Badi's brand identity is characterized by the deliberate use of linguistic play, notably through the incorporation of macaronic Italianized English. This is exemplified by the brand name, which derives from a phonetic adaptation of the English word "somebody".[2][3] The brand articulates its core values as encompassing irony, creativity, sustainability, social responsibility, and inclusivity. Hub Style and AMnotizie magazines has attributes Sam Badi's growth to its commitment to environmentally sustainable materials derived from recycled and low environmental impact sources.[1][2][5]
Cultural impact
A report by Social Design Magazine saw Sam Badi's use of artist collaboration as a driving factor in it's growth from a small brand to national recognized.[2] The brand sales through e-commerce and boutiques in Italy.[1][3][4]
References
- ^ a b c d Editorial Staff (July 26, 2022). "Sam Badi: L'ironia della sostenibilità". hubstyle.sport-press.it. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c d Hemsworth, Michael (December 29, 2015). "Sam Badi Clothing Provides Hip Clothing that's Focused on Phonetics". trendhunter.com. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c Fiori, Benedetto (4 November 2015). "Sam Badi t-shirt, macaronic English is cool". socialdesignmagazine.com. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.
- ^ a b Caliò, Maria Elena (2 July 2021). ""Sam Badi think grin" e punta sull'ecosostenibilità: nuovi filati realizzati in cotone organico e fibra riciclata Econyl". amnotizie.it. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.
- ^ a b c Raffaele, Valentino (22 July 2023). "Capo d'Orlando – Da scarti e rifiuti di Nylon nascono splendidi costumi: così "Sam Badi" punta sull'ecosostenibilità". amnotizie.it. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.
- ^ Lazzaro, Giuseppe (2 August 2022). "Capo d'Orlando: Sam Badi, grande successo per il marchio ideato da Marco Vinci". glpress.it. Retrieved Feb 19, 2025.