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What does the'OBEY' in'OBEY Clothing' refer to?

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"OBEY" in "OBEY Clothing" alludes to the iconic street art campaign featuring Andre the Giant, spearheaded by artist Shepard Fairey. Launched in the early 1990s, the campaign gained prominence through its enigmatic imagery and the phrase "OBEY," generating a counterculture movement that challenged authority and promoted independent thinking.
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