The nation’s first student-designed streetwear-inspired schoolwide uniform. Co-created with SANA Detroit. Funded by the community.
The DAA Uniform Project
Uniforms shouldn’t be about conformity.
It’s about equity, identity, and belonging.
Uniforms level the playing field.
They reduce social pressure, encourage pride, and help students focus on what really matters.
But most uniforms miss the mark on representation and design.
That’s why our students teamed up with SANA Detroit to do something no one else in the country has done before: Create the first student-designed streetwear uniform collection.
SANA joined us because they believe what we believe: That everyone deserves to feel powerful, proud, and seen in what they wear - even students.
And that the cost of a uniform should never stand in the way of a child feeling like they belong.
Designed by a graduating class of 8th graders. Worn by every kid who comes next.
In 2024, our graduating class led a year-long collaboration with SANA Detroit to reimagine what it means to get dressed for school.
They sketched, selected, and styled a look that reflects who they are—and who they want DAA students to become.
It’s bold. It’s rooted in Detroit. It’s made to last. And it’s already making an impact.
We’re committed to access—and that comes at a cost.
Just a few years ago, uniforms at DAA cost $5.
Today, they cost between $60 and $80 per student, depending on sizing and need.
Why the change?
High-quality materials built to last
Fair wages for the people who make them
A look that students actually want to wear
We’ve committed to covering the full cost for any family who needs it.
That’s where you come in.
Your gift helps us keep our promise:
That every child shows up this fall in a uniform that fits, feels good, and fosters pride.
DAA x SANA Merch — Designed by Students. Made for You.
Limited-edition, adult-sized gear created by our students and produced by SANA Detroit.
All proceeds go directly to the Uniform Subsidy Fund.
Preorders only. All items made to order.
7 Weeks. 7 Episodes. One Student-Led Legacy.
Every Tuesday at 7 PM this summer, we’re releasing a new video showing how the uniform came to life—from sketch to final fit. Follow along and hear directly from the students who designed it.
