Yomango (“I steal” in Spanish slang) promotes shoplifting as a form of civil disobedience and survival technique. The activists invite individuals to “liberate” goods from stores and spread the ideals of brand-free living.

Yomango does not condone any illegal act, it makes visible and tries to understand why people shoplift. The instability in which most of the people live could be a reason. Another could be the abusive policies of the multinational corporations which govern the market. For that reason, Yomango says: Yomango is not theft! It is property which is theft.

They offer workshops on theatrical theft, stolen-goods fashion shows, Yomango labels for stitching into lifted clothing and garments designed to help shoplifting.

The Magic Bag makes objects disappear. It has a multitude of secret pockets like those found in the costumes of magicians. The Porta-CD Skirt can be tied around the waist like an apron and features easy-glide pockets. The Danish Cookie Box Bag blocks RDIF alarms. The yomango Hundred-Pocket Jacket has interconnected pockets and a “public pocket” from where anyone can take things while you walk in the street.

Yomango has “official franchises” in Mexico, Germany and across South America. Informal participation is everywhere.

Via pieceoplastic and Paolo.Interview.