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Brigade USA
Brigade USA is a clothing brand started in Poughkeepsie, New York by Aaron Maldonado in the year 2014.

In their own words:

''Brigade is inspired by the original New York attitude.

Working alongside the individuals who embody the values held by the hip-hop, graffiti, and skateboarding cultures appreciated throughout New York, Brigade unites these characteristics, dedicating its brand to the outsiders.

Brigade is committed to providing quality materials and products to its supporters, while further encouraging self-identification within the brand.

This is a platform in which each supporter can uniquely identify with, and band together.

Brigade is a community. ''

History
Brigade USA was established in 2014, releasing its first teaser for the brand on September 24th on their Instagram page. In the teaser video, the brand is setting the stage for the vibe that will stick with the brand throughout its lifespan. It opens with clips of graffiti, skateboarding, rolling a blunt, and walking down the streets of New York City.

In the early days of Brigade, it stood out from other smaller brands by being more than just a 'T-shirt with a logo' brand. While the basics (t-shirts, hats, hoodies, etc.) were often featured in their releases, they came out the gates taking chances on items such as their Knuckle Sandwich Baseball Jersey, and Hooded Fishtail Coach Jacket.

The brand quickly grew it's fan-base, and by 2016