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DIOP is the last name of one of our co-founders, Mapate Diop. You can read more about him here.

DIOP is currently based around the Detroit metro area. We were founded in the City of Detroit, and hope to return in the near future.

We do not have a physical store. All of our products are available at weardiop.com with select items available at wholesale partners including Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, and Macy’s.

Because it is a very common surname, there are several pronunciations of Diop. We go by "Dee-Ahp," written and stylized as "DIOP".

Diop is a common patronym from the Cayor region of Senegal. According to Wolof oral tradition, the name actually traces its origins back to present-day Sudan among the Nuer and Dinka people, where it is totemic, referring to the Grey Crowned Crane.

DIOP was founded by Evan Fried and Mapate Diop. The seed was first planted at a cookout in 2017 when Evan asked Mapate where his shirt was from. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign and completion of the Venture for America accelerator, DIOP released its first collection on September 20, 2018. You can read more about the origin of that shirt and the brand here.

The short answer is ‘yes’! However, if you have lingering questions, please take a look at our explainer on cultural appropriation for more info.

While our products aren’t designed with specific body types in mind, we think our clothes look great on people of all shapes and sizes. We encourage everyone to give DIOP a try, no matter what you look like or how you identify.

We work with the highest quality manufacturers in Los Angeles, California, New York City, the Dominican Republic, and China to bring our ideas to life.

Our products range in size from XS to XXL, but if you’re unsure of where you might land with a particular garment, please check out the size chart for any extra questions: Tops, Shorts, Bucket Hats, Swim Trunks, Bandanas

Each piece comes with its own specific care instructions, so take care to check the tag before you throw that new top in the dryer.

• Tops, Shorts, Masks, Bucket Hats & Bandanas:
  • Dry clean friendly
  • Machine or hand wash cold with like colors
  • Do not bleach
  • Do not machine dry
  • To dry, lay flat or hang
• Winter Gaiters:
  • Wash in cold water, with like colors
  • Dry cleaner friendly
  • Tumble dry on low.

We regularly collaborate with a number of organizations and initiatives both locally and nationally who focus their attention on a broad range of civic and social issues. To learn more, please email team@weardiop.com. We show our support for many organizations with time, money, resources, and in-kind donations.

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Do you know anyone who would make a great DIOP influencer? Is there anyone notable that you’d like us to connect with? Drop us a line at mapatediop@weardiop.com.

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We love engaging with our community. Please feel free to share any product feedback or ideas you have with us at team@weardiop.com

Think of us as a part of a community, and don't hesitate to find any way to be a part of that community. Email us at team@weardiop.com anytime with any questions, thoughts, or concerns. We look forward to connecting with you.

• When will my order placed with USPS First Class shipping arrive?
• You can expect orders placed with USPS First Class shipping to arrive within 5-8 business days of your order being placed.
• When will my order placed with USPS Priority shipping arrive?
• You can expect orders placed with USPS Priority shipping to arrive within 4-5 business days of your order being placed.
• When will my order placed with USPS First Class International shipping arrive?
• You can expect orders placed with USPS First Class International shipping to arrive within 12 - 15 business days of your order being placed.
• Outside of the United States, we currently only ship to Canada and Australia. Please reach out to team@weardiop.com if you would like us to add your country.

Orders: orders@weardiop.com

Press and Partnerships: mapatediop@weardiop.com

Wholesale Questions: wholesale@weardiop.com

General Questions: team@weardiop.com

Yes. 50% of the company is owned by Mapate. He is also a co-founder of the brand.

Please reach out to wholesale@weardiop.com with any wholesale inquiries.

Please click here for full instructions on how to process a return or exchange.

Any specific questions regarding the timetable of your return or exchange can be found here.

With the exception of masks and gaiters, any item ordered off our website is eligible for an exchange within 30 days of placing your order.

If your product arrives damaged, simply request an exchange with us (with the exception of masks). We’ll be happy to correct the error and get you a replacement item!

We do not allow returns or exchanges for orders shipped outside the United States of America.