A.C.T. Social Magazine Vol.1

BEHIND THE BRAND

BORN SUSTAINABLE GOTS certified CAPSULE COLLECTION

Trousers

Overshirts Shirts

Polos

Sweatshirts

T-shirts Caps SOCIAL ANIMAL CLUB

Copenhagen Stories

Genderless Fashion Collabs

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Clara Aranda Méndez COPY EDITOR ASSISTANT Paula Pole PHOTOGRAPHERS

Simon Birk, Mark Dexter, Michal Dang

TALENTS

Marcus Rye, Alexander Wewer, Duncan Wamala, Vira Kastberg, Pete Bulow, Selma Siersted, Rodrigo Sardina, Conrad Egholm, Frederik Bunch, Amelie Bech, Oliver Malesa, Shain, Frederik Knudsen, Emma Vergorise, Frederikke Kyed

CONTACT

Østergade 13, 1., 1100 Copenhagen K hallo@actsocial.dk +45 61 30 75 14 @a.c.t.social

BEHIND THE BRAND

Est. 2020 Copenhagen

A few years ago, Carsten Søndergaard de cided to sell his stake in a large fashion com pany and take a break from the industry to find out what should his place in the world be. He had grown tired of the consumption mindset, where new was always better and you constantly had to buy things to feel complete. His values simply didn’t fit with the industry anymore.

By this point he had become more aware of the disastrous impact the fashion industry has on the planet, as well as, aware of his own habits. He was forced to realize that one individual’s changing habits were not enough. It takes more! With his experience in the fashion industry, he concluded: “There is only enough I can do as an individual, but if I can create a fashion business where the

environment is the main focus, then I can make a real difference!”

And he did.

Carsten wanted to shake up the fashion industry and prove that going into fashion does not necessarily mean you don’t care about the well-being of the planet. With many years of experience in the industry, he was very sure of what he did not want his new company to be, and from that point of view he envisioned everything it was supposed to be. That´s how A.C.T. Social was born – an aesthetic and transparent fashion brand that commits to constantly reducing their social and environmental footprint while facilitating a social commu nity for consumers who want a change.

Copenhagen

Photo: Simon Birk Shirt, t-shirt and pants: A.C.T. Social

BORN SUSTAINABLE

GOTS

The Global Organic Textile Standard

It is a certification that is known to be the sharpest in the world. It evaluates whether the entire supply chain of one’s company meets a high standard of sustainability. GOTS is recognized worldwide.

The most important requirement of GOTS certification is that the product must be organic. With A.C.T. Social, we decided on going all the way. We wanted to ensure that you, as a consumer, could make the most sustainable choice by choosing this brand.

As a part of our sustainable DNA, A.C.T. Social embraces GOTS certification and we only use European GOTS certified sup pliers. This high standard certification of clothing is not a one-time approval, but is re-evaluated and verified once a year by an independent certification organization.

This ensures the consistency of constant ly producing clothes that create as little damage as possible to the nature and people.

Every step of production must be GOTS certified, all the way from processing the fibers to the company selling the product. We work with the best factories and people in the industry who choose to opt out of the “conventional” fashion industry and share our vision of transforming the fashion industry for the better.

• No toxic chemicals;

• No child labour;

• Limited working hours and compensation for more than 8 hours of work per day;

• Fair pay and holiday agreement;

• Strict environmental requirements;

• Health and safety guidelines.

CAPSULE COLLECTION

Copenhagen

Photo: Simon Birk Alexander is wearing HARRY pants in ivory, also available in army and black.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing FRED pants in army, also available in ivory and black.

Marcus is wearing ARTHUR shirt in army, also available in white and navy.

Photo: Simon Birk

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing DARWIN shirt in black, also available in white, army, navy and ivory.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing DARWIN shirt in ivory, also available in white, army, navy and black.

POLO

Photo: Mark Dexter Duncan is wearing WILL polo in black.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing WILL polo in black.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing WILL polo in navy.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing WILL polo in sand.

SWEATSHIRTS

Alexander is wearing CHILL hoodie, also available in army.

Photo: Simon Birk

Photo: Simon Birk Alexander is wearing WINSTON sweatshirt in grey, also available in black, army and sand.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing WINSTON sweatshirt in sand, also available in black, army and grey.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing THINK t-shirt in white, also available in black, army and sand.

Photo: Simon Birk Marcus is wearing MATH t-shirt in grey, Alexander is wearing ASTON sweatshirt in black.

Photo: Michal Dang Duncan is wearing SOCIAL ANIMAL cap in navy, also available in sand, black and army.

CAPS

Photo: Michal Dang Clara is wearing A.C.T. SOCIAL cap in army, also available in sand, navy and black. Selma is wearing A.C.T. SOCIAL cap in sand.

SOCIAL ANIMAL

CLUB

SOCIAL ANIMAL

PEOPLE

We will always work on building relationships with inspiring businesses and investing in our community.

It is the collaborations that inspire us to think differ ently, explore the unfamiliar and challenge us, that we look forward to the most. The driving force of A.C.T Social is the people who see us, understand us and believe in our mission.

SUSTAINABILITY

If you have reached this page, you might already be familiar with the role that sustainability plays within A.C.T Social.

To us, it’s the foundation of what we do and why we do it. The revolution of the fashion industry is inevitable and we want to be one of the pioneers of this change.

We want to encourage the community to see this change as a lifestyle that starts within yourself, trans lates into your social life and the choices you make.

CLUB

FOCUS

Our main focus is to build a community with similar interests, lifestyle and values, in order to elevate the experience of A.C.T Social, thus allowing it to be seen as more than just a brand.

Being a part of Social Animal Club represents an out going person that highly values social connections and experiences. These connections play an essential role in the brand’s mindset.

The ultimate goal is to encourage people to connect with like-minded peers without the added pressure of investing in the garments.

COPENHAGEN

STORIES

Photo: Michal Dang Clara is wearing AIASOCIAL cap.

Photo: Michal Dang Duncan is wearing THINK t-shirt in black and SOCIAL ANIMAL cap in navy.

Photo: Michal Dang Selma is wearing MATH t-shirt in white and DARWIN shirt in navy.

Photo: Michal Dang. Duncan is wearing SOCIAL ANIMAL cap in army.

Photo: Michal Dang Conrad (left) is wearing CHILL hoodie in sand. Rodrigo (right) is wearing SMITH long sleeves t-shirt in sand.

Clara is wearing SMITH Long-sleeve t-shirt in sand, Rodrigo is wearing SOUND t-shirt.

Photo: Michal Dang

GENDERLESS FASHION

Genderless clothing is a term that has been thrown around for quite some time now, however the concept has been present in the culture for a good while. Borrowing a shirt from a boyfriend’s wardrobe, or inheriting a cool vintage blazer from the grandfather has always been a thrill, but the world of fashion has not been ready to embrace it until now.

At A.C.T Social all the garments created are a great fit for all genders. We choose not to set limits and gender boundaries to our consum ers when it comes to our designs. We believe that fashion is fluid, and everyone should be allowed to wear whatever they feel like.

We see it as an area that should have no rules in regards to who wears what. An area of free expression and creativity, where you can choose if you want to fit in or stand out.

• At A.C.T Social we believe in inclusivity, and want to give everyone the opportunity to consume our clothes freely.

• The sizes differ and are tailored prima ry for men, however, the items are gender neutral pieces, therefore they can be worn by anyone.

• For us at A.C.T Social not only the en vironmental aspect is a priority, but we believe in creating a personal experience for the customer.

Copenhagen

Photo: Mark Dexter

Vira is wearing HARRY pants in black.

Photo: Mark Dexter Duncan is wearing (from left to right) SMITH long sleeves t-shirt in army with FRED pants in black; DARWIN shirt in ivory with FRED pants in ivory.

Photo: Mark Dexter Vira is wearing (from left to right) THINK t-shirt in army with black CHARLES overshirt; DARWIN shirt in black; DARWIN shirt in white.

Photo: Mark Dexter Vira is wearing MATH t-shirt in black and in white.

COLLABS

A.C.T Social has and always will cherish the collaborations we have carried out with other business ventures.

Working with local brand names allows us to get inspired, exchange creative ideas and help each other establish in the ever changing world of business.

The rapid development of exceptional companies in the Copenhagen scene, makes us hopeful of all the possibilities in the future.

We believe in the magic of collaborating with other talented brands and will al ways stay open-minded as we highly appreciate the outcome of most unexpect ed collaborations. From a Social Animal Club to a Social Animal Community.

“LATE NIGHTS AND GOOD VIBES”

In 2022, we collaborated on a merch collection with AiaSound Festival.

The collection has been created from a scratch - with love and an eye for the smallest detail, from the design process in Copenhagen to the production in Portugal.

The Merch collection consists of a hoodie, t-shirt and a cap.

We have made 300 pieces of every item, each of which is numbered, making the collection extremely limited.

Both AiaSound and A.C.T. Social has sustainability as its core value and foundation.

Our common vision for a greener future goes hand in hand with the collection: all items are made of both certified organic cotton and 100% GOTS-certified cotton.

There is no added colour in the organ ic cotton, which means that each item is unique and the quality is as high as possible. The items are deisgned as timeless fashion pieces so you can use your garments many times, all year round.

PLANET