On a summer afternoon, two figures in black climbed above the New York skyline and unfurled a message that stopped the city: "when the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace." Within hours, the image was everywhere. Within days, it had become urban legend.
Empire Climbers was born from that moment. We turned a viral act of love into a small capsule collection: graphic tees inspired by the Empire State Building skyline, built for people who believe a message can still move a city.
Frequently asked questions
What does "the power of love beats the love of power" mean? It's a message about choosing connection over control - the idea that love, used well, is stronger than any attempt to dominate. It's the phrase that appeared on a banner above the New York skyline and inspired this collection.
What is the Empire Climbers New York Edition? A limited streetwear capsule of graphic tees inspired by the Empire State Building skyline and the viral "power of love" moment, available in sizes S to XL with worldwide shipping.