The General Public

An image of a person sitting in a white setting wearing a blue cotton denim jumpsuit with a banana on their head.
Decoy JumpsuitMedium wash denim, 100% cottonjumpsuitAutumn / Winter 2018
Photo by Alexis Paschal
An image of a person standing sideways, looking down, wearing red long john underwear.
Long Long UnderwearRed jersey knit, 100% organic cotton blendTop and leggingsAutumn / Winter 2016
Photo by Robbie King
An image of a person in a white, linen ruffle dress bending over towards a pug.
Ruffle DressWhite linen blendDressAutumn / Winter 2017
Photo by Evie Lane
An image of two people, one wearing a denim jumpsuit, another a canvas jumpsuit standing surrounded by decoy geese.
Decoy JumpsuitMedium wash denim, 100% cotton, camel tan, 100% cotton canvasJumpsuitAutumn / Winter 2016
Photo by Robbie King
An image of a person wearing a green and blue plaid jumpsuit, with their hands on their forehead.
General Jumpsuit100% organic cotton, reversibleJumpsuitAutumn / Winter 2017
Photo by Evie Lane
An image of two people, both wearing twill overalls, tied together.
Wader OverallsBrushed twill, 100% cottonOverallsAutumn / Winter 2018
Photo by Alexis Paschal

Like a reed in a storm, bold and modest, the General Public is a rebirth of context, bringing to mind that “quirky cool” middle school crush. Far from immature, the work of the General Public emulates a confidence that allows the off-beat to be universal. With a combination of photographic ambiance, curated friendships and humble design, the General Public embraces us all like a bff should.

-Ian Carstens

The General Public

Raised at the junction of the rugged and the hopeful, Allison Reaves grew up cultivating a pragmatic core of Montana values and an insatiable desire for horizons yet to be found.

With an instinctive pull towards irregularity, Reaves finds unexpected balance between opposing themes - at times expressed as a simple design exaggerated in silhouette, a shy pleat hiding in an unexpected locale or a sudden burst of red amongst a pure sea of white.

In this honest space of synchronizing contrasts, perfection finds its awkwardness, harmony its spontaneity, and the individual, its community. It's from here we honor these two opposing poles, understanding truth is stronger if we have them both. And it's amongst this trusted and forgiving place, Reaves loyally remains.

In addition to being a featured artist with Glass Breakfast you can find the General Publics' work at the-generalpublic.com and on Instagram.