About
BABES RAGE MANIFESTO
OUR MOTTO: BABES RAGE
Babes Rage started as a 1960s inspired Go Go dance trio based out of Brooklyn, NYC. A group of friends with a shared passion for doing the pony, the twist, and the shimmy.
As the group evolved, we envisioned sharing our motto (Babes Rage!) further by creating a collective: a Go Go crew.
The Babes Rage community, or “Go Go crew” stands for BWBTV–Babes Who Build Their Visions. Our heroes are fashion icons, movers and shakers, creatives, pin-ups, performers, style queens, illustrators, make-up artists, athletes, vocalists, entrepreneurs, and independent business owners, just to name a few.
GO GO + FASHION
A huge part of our love for the 1960s and 1970s, (the era from which Go Go dancing first rose to wild popularity), is the fashion that went hand in hand with the dance moves.
We call our favorite fashion “Go Go Fashion.” Go Go Fashion is made up of Go Go Looks. A Go Go Look can be any ensemble ranging from colorful lounge wear, to glamourous showgirl costumes, fringe mini-dresses, to denim flares paired with a vintage-inspired t-shirt.
OUR TEES ARE GROOVY, BABY!
In June, 2020, we launched our first collection of Babes Rage Original Art Eco-Groovy Graphic Tees.
Our garments are sourced from the most reputable suppliers of eco-friendly apparel in the industry. Made in the USA, each shirt is cut, sewn, and shipped by an employee working ethically in a safe environment, making a livable wage.
Additionally, Babes Rage works with an eco-friendly, independently owned screen print shop. Each tee design is custom printed by hand using vegan, organic water-based ink as opposed to petroleum-based ink more commonly used in the industry. Better for the environment, better for your skin!
Our tee drops are special and limited. If you see something you love in your size, go ahead and grab it!
WE LOVE ART
We love art! We love looking at art, we love making art, and we love wearing art. We work closely with commissioned illustrators to brainstorm original concepts exclusively for Babes Rage. Our collective of artists are cutting-edge illustrators you know and love. We believe in representation and equality in the art world, we love supporting artists, and we encourage others to do the same. Art makes the world a colorful place.
By The Babes, For The Babes
Our “By The Babes, For The Babes” approach means we view our tees as more than just apparel; our shirts are a canvas for showcasing one-of-a-kind art designed specifically for Babes Rage by your favorite retro-inspired illustrators.
Our model is cyclical, meaning the more you support us (The Babes), the more we can support your favorite artists (The Babes), the more we can provide our crew with groovy products.
Our goal isn’t to sell massive quantities of the same designs, or reproduce images from the past. Instead we continually commission new art–By The Babes, For The Babes.
IN BABES WE TRUST
Toxicity is OUT! High vibes are IN!
To the best of our ability, we believe in creating and endorsing a non-toxic approach to life, increasing awareness and conscious consumption.
Your body matters to us. We love and support an active (Go Go) lifestyle in the form of dancing, skating, and other fun activities. We treasure taking care of our health, shopping from small businesses, and supporting artists.
Vibe up and shine bright. This is the Babes Rage lifestyle.
We fly!
Travel Dreams by Perry May
TRAVEL DREAMS BY PERRY MAY Meet Lawrence, Kansas-based young artist Perry May. Perry is a multi-talented creative, illustrator, and skilled ceramicist. We met Perry at a festival in Lawrence in the Fall when she expressed interest in designing for Babes Rage. … Read More
The Youth is our Future: Young Artists Project
THE YOUTH IS OUR FUTURE: YOUNG ARTISTS PROJECT Introducing Babes Rage, “The Youth is our Future: Young Artists Project.” This project aims to encourage and foster the growth of young artists who will be commissioned to produce new work for … Read More
The Original Girls Gone Wild
THE ORIGINAL GIRLS GONE WILD THE HISTORY OF GO GO DANCE IN AMERICA Imagine this. It’s 1967. You’re 18. You’re packing for your three-month tour of Vietnam as a Go-Go dancer. Click here to see Go-Go Dancer Joanna Dick. In many ways, … Read More
Fall with Babes Rage
FALL WITH BABES RAGE OUR VISION AND GROWTH Babes Rage, as we envisioned, the brand blossomed this Summer. Thank you for every blog hit, social media like dance class attendance and patronage. Our vision for Babes Rage was to create … Read More
Types of Dance Classes
TYPES OF DANCE CLASSES ONLINE GROUP CLASSES Babes Rage is currently offering two monthly 60s and 70s online dance group classes, 60s Go Go and 70s Showgirl. Group classes are on Saturday at 12:00 PM CDT. Convert to your time … Read More
Babes Rage Audition
BABES RAGE AUDITION DANCE WITH BABES RAGE • Must be 18+ to audition THE COMMITMENT The Babes Rage commitment will require regular rehearsals where we’ll dance, create, and rehearse together. The project will be choreographed under the creative direction of … Read More
60s and 70s Dance Class with Jenny
60s AND 70s DANCE CLASS WITH JENNY DANCE CLASS ONLINE Let’s rage together in online dance class! Babes Rage dance classes explore dance fundamentals from our favorite era, the 60s and 70s. Class will consist of 3 parts: A Go … Read More
Sequin Fashion From The 60s and 70s
SEQUIN FASHION FROM THE 60s AND 70s EXPERIMENTAL FASHION IN THE 60s Sequin fashion from the 60s is a shiny sliver of an overall experimental fashion scene that really took off around 1964. Our Top 10 grooviest flight attendant uniforms highlights, … Read More
Best of Bob Mackie
BEST OF BOB MACKIE LATE 60s & 70s SHOW BUSINESS AND GLAM FASHION If you’re a fan of 60s and 70s entertainment, glamour and beyond, you’ve seen at least one (and most likely many more) fashion(s) by legendary designer, Bob … Read More
Babes Rage Call For Dancers
DO YOU WANNA DANCE WITH BABES RAGE? output-mp4 CALL FOR DANCERS (LOCATION: LAWRENCE, KS/KANSAS CITY AREA) Do you wanna create the Go Go Dance dream with us? Are you a wild star who loves doing the pony? Do you have … Read More
