“I always felt like my heart lied in my artsy, and it wasn’t until I met a group of friends in the second grade who were into drawing that pushed me to develop my art,” Bernard said as he described his early influence of becoming a better drawer. “My grandmother taught me how to value the fruits of my labor when I was young by making me do my chores around the house and helping her pick up the groceries and helping her cook whatever meal I desired.”īernard dreamed big dreams at a young age deciding between being a chef or an artist. “My grandfather used to work for 35 cents an hour picking vegetables and was able to purchase his house for $75,000, and now that house is the most expensive house on the block,” Bernard said. “That moment shook me, but it also helped shape me and made me realize I wanted better for myself, I needed to move out of my neighborhood because I couldn’t succumb to my environment, I knew there was more out there for me,” Bernard said as he understood his vision must go further than his sight and while he loved his people and culture, he wanted better.īernard credits his hard work and hustler mentality to his family, as they set his foundation at a young age when they showed him the results of their hard work. Learning about the death of his older cousin because of gang violence and having to go to school, and hearing his peers (who were school friends with the shooter) giving sympathy to the shooter and wanting him to be set free. “This has helped me grow as a person because it made me more aware of people and their experiences, and helped me connect with people who have been hurt or have experienced tragedy or a death by fire kind of life.”īernard also touched upon another traumatic event that changed his perspective on life. move with a certain level of respectful aggression. Whether you live that lifestyle or not, guns don’t kill people, people kill people,” Bernard said when explaining why residents in L.A. “Living out here and probably any inner city, there is always this sense of danger around the corner that you have to prepare for. While most kids would be traumatized after that moment, Bernard learned to understand both sides of the spectrum relating to growing up during the riots and gang wars versus growing up during a calm time in L.A. “I wanted to be different, I want my supporters to be able to feel connected with me differently.”īernard described his early childhood years as a moment of maturity that came with a heightened awareness as he realized how dangerous his environment was after witnessing his mom being robbed at gunpoint for her vehicle during the L.A. I wanted people to see the meaning behind each design and quote and not just the label like many high-end brands do as they blast their logo on their clothes and sell them,” Bernard explained. “I wanted depth in all the pieces that I created. He does this through poetry, which he writes then prints on each shirt. Bernard was born and raised in Compton but also spent some of his childhood in Leimert Park.īernard’s clothing line, “Proper Tone,” represents his life. One Angeleno proud to represent his city and his culture is Eric Bernard. With the perspective changing the narrative from person to person, one thing is clear - one will rarely meet an Angeleno who doesn’t love this city. All Rights Reserved.Los Angeles, the City of Angels and demons, has a unique history, mudded in segregation based on skin color, ethnicity, and neighborhood. Visit to view our complete Pricing Policy. Comparable value is determined by our buyers, who estimate retail prices of the same or similar products sold at full price retailers. Shop early in stores for the best values and selections. “Up to” comparable value savings percentages are based on initial assortment offerings supplies are limited and our inventory is always changing. Advertised prices are subject to state and local taxes and fees. Products shown are intended to be representative of a specific category and may or may not be available at your local Burlington store. *Styles, selections, availability and prices may vary by store. Burlington Credit Card Accounts are issued by Comenity Capital Bank. Credit card offers are subject to credit approval. Discount and/or the value of a promotional item applied on a pro-rated basis to all qualifying items purchased any applicable refunds will be in pro-rated amount. Offer not valid on prior purchases, gift cards, or layaway. For Online New Accounts Offer will be received via email within 2 days of approval. 110% Off Disclosuresįor In-Store Accounts Valid one time only.
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