Birmingham Trio Created a Brotherhood, then a Clothing Brand For All Genders and Ages

By Ameera Steward | The Birmingham Times With a love for creativity and self-expression, the men behind the Broken Dreams clothing brand knew they were destined to partner for a bigger purpose. After much deliberation, Jonathan Blanks, Carlton Gamble, and Anthony Sears, who’ve known each other since high school, decided to collaborate and debut their first collection in 2014. The brand is for all genders and all ages, with a colorful yet simplistic style—but there is also something else at play. “The whole concept behind the brand is … to keep pushing, keep your faith, and always believe in yourself,” said 32-year-old Gamble, also known as “Tae.” “As you keep pushing, things will start to manifest, and you’ll be able to see things come together for you,” he added. “… keep pushing and keep your faith regardless of what might happen.” A strong pillar for the Broken Dreams team is brotherhood, which is the foundation of the partnership. Inspiration Blanks, 32, and Sears, 33, met when they were attending Minor High School in Adamsville, Alabama, and they met Gamble through a mutual friend. The three have been a trio ever since, but it wasn’t until they all transferred to the...