The German-based Airbag Craftworks is the design force behind this crossbones sans skulls tee. Their line ranges from photo-silkscreened birds to statements including, "Don't trust the DJ" and "Good music I dance/No good music I not dance" and they all cost 30 euro. Made from materials like "re-used cotton air mattress," their DJ-friendly bag collection (they come in styles like "classic 12inch") take the recycled bag trend in a new direction. Further proof of Airbag Craftworks' club-kid roots? Their online store also offers electronic music compilations.
Just when I thought I'd had enough of the whole limited edition silk-screened t-shirt business model, I stumbled upon Slow Moving Vehicle. This Los Angeles based artist floored me with the intensity of his printed tees and charmed me with his insatiable need to place his mark upon everything from apparel to accesories. Inspired by the everyday life and struggle of the city, graffiti artist Brandon Francis decided to put his well-versed skills (about 12 years!) to canvas, t-shirts, shoes, purses, wallets, and ties. He's been working as a full-time artist for about 3 years and started Slow Moving Vehicle about 2 years ago as a means of sustaining himself without having to take on corporate clients interested in his graffiti skills and as a means of creating an outlet for his passion. According to him, it's either that or going to jail if he gets caught one more time. So, it all works out in a way I suppose. He's able to pursue his passion in way that is self-sustaining and gratifying. And you, dear readers, are able to see, wear, and even own his artwork. Lucky you! Many of his t-shirts and other such products can be found online at digital gravel. His artwork is also for sale through either contact via email or at Black Market in L.A. As for upcoming exhibitions, there'll probably be a show at Black Market in the Spring or Summer of next year, but don't worry I'll keep you posted. (Personally, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a show in SF!)
If you've ever been to 255 (inside or just passing by), you couldn't miss the big guy at the door. His name is Andrew and he's almost always wearing a t-shirt that matches his limited edition kicks. He and his partner Stephen design and produce these shirts under the label SB Wear. With 11 designs so far, each one is inspired by a Nike limited edition release. And like the shoes, the shirts are limited as well. Check out their hot new web site, or just skip straight to the store (most styles are $35 each).
We discovered EFCI at ian in Seattle. Created by Sumter Pendergrast, Jr. as an outlet for his art, creativity, social and business philosophies, EFCI produces limited edition t-shirts that look and feel great. Available at a store near you. Keep an eye out for a full mens collection later this year. Sumter is also the designer behind AndrogAnous skateboard products.
The good people of Imaginary Foundation just shared their their latest designs. The collage on Lobster (right) is true to their original aesthetic (the same one knocked off by FCUK). Silly Walk (left) is a funky new direction that uses discharge ink to bleach the design in to the t, leaving it feeling soft and comfy regardless of the design. Nick Philip from Imaginary Foundation explains what they're all about: "Grandiose are the fantasies of genius and profound their absurdity. It is the belief of the Imaginary Foundation that the preposterous may be used as an aesthetic instrument to 'shock the observer into self awareness.'"
Ahh... To all the web designers out there (or any other type of designer for that matter) who's known what it's like to spend hours moving something a little bit to the right or a little bit to the left, up, down or slightly free transformed an image all over only to not apply it in the end, this shirt is for you! Or perhaps someone you would hold dear, if they could just tear themselves away from the screen and stop indulging in whatever minimal OCD behavior they have within. Look for it at Kotton Fibers.
The Grimm's fairytale of the Bremen Town musicians tells the fable of a donkey, dog, cat, and rooster who, fed up with their day jobs, venture into the world to pursue lives as musicians. For Ontour, a new line out of the Netherlands, the tale was inspiration to launch their clothing label and became the source material for the four shirts in their debut collection. Using a cartoonish trumpet as a logo and images of balloon animals, the series features raining cats and donkeys, patterns made up of tiny versions of the creatures, and a playful reference to traditional imagery (and the Maurizio Cattelan sculpture) of the characters stacked on one another.
Currently Ontour tees are only available at select stores in Europe and online at Fresh Cotton.
Though we've loved Salvor T-shirts and pillows for a long time, it was only last week that we had the chance to meet Ross, the creative mastermind behind the brand. A man of many interesting projects, he ties them all together through his attention to graphic detail. This Fall he's introducing a few new animals to his repertoire of t-shirts. Dog Skull is printed in brilliant silver ink on gray stock, Pigeon is a simple black on pink and The Rack uses safety orange on beige. The t-shirts are also going to be printed on a new custom stock that is super soft and tubular (which means there's no seam down the side and therefor no torquing).
Keeping it Brit, favorite fashion designer Paul Smith has teamed up with the classic motorcycle manufacturer Triumph. The collaboration will yield a Triumph branded denim and t-shirt line in addition to Paul Smith styled motorcycles. Only 100 of the Bonneville T100 bikes will be available, each numbered and featuring a P.S. design.
The clothes will be available in Paul Smith shops and online. While the bikes must be ordered from a Triumph dealer.
Been seeing these around the city lately and had to track them down. They are No Mas, live and direct from NYC. The latest run is No Mas vs. Swayzee and hints all sorts of the East Coast vs. West Coast friendly rivalry. Available at select shops and online at Turntable Lab.
Last week in LA I stopped in on my favorite Apartment No. 9's new Brentwood shop to check out their latest finds. They had just received their shipment of Trovata Vans which are pretty smooth and come in a beautiful wood box. Even more exciting, though, were the t-shirts from San Franciscan artist, Josh Podoll. The fauna-centric designs are printed on ring-spun cotton. One more pic after the jump.
A two-day event this September 17 and 18, at Williamsburg gallery Riviera, celebrates Art Prostitute's 6th issue by giving away exclusive tees designed by Los Angeles artist Luke Cheuh to the first 25 purchasers of the book. Printed on Eames paper (inspired by the couple's work and philosophy; check out Eames Office site for a nerdy Rebus if you need to waste some time), the edition comes with unfolded prints, features work by The Clayton Brothers, Seonna Hong, Florencio Zavala, and Brendan Monroe, and is also available through Art Prostitute's website. The NYC release party compliments a show of more tees from lines by two Brooklyn-based screenprinters, 1AEON and YES Labs.
Absolutely wonderful. Like Josh, I too have a thing for skulls, but I also have a soft spot for cupcakes as well. I think of late night runs to Magnolia Bakery and staring at Marc Jacob shoes like some pathetic lost puppy while I chomp down on a mouthful of sugary frosting... Ahem, excuse my bit of East Coast nostalgia. Johnny Cupcakes features cupcake themed clothing and accessories. Not into the cupcake crossbones t-shirt? Well, there are still plenty of other witty cupcake themed items with more to come in October for Halloween. Johnny's items are available online as well as at select boutiques (a list should be added to the website soon). And if you happen to live in or aound Hull, Massachusetts, you can go check out the new Johnny Cupcakes retail boutique.
Ross Zietz is a newly hired designer at skinnyCorp who hails from Baton Rouge, LA and is the force behind this Regrowth: Katrina tee available for $10 on Threadless. He proposed the idea to skinnyCorp head honchos Jake and Jacob who responded by offering to donate $20 for every tee sold (up to $50,000) to hurricane relief efforts. As he put it, "My jaw dropped and I began to design the shirt."
Publisher: coolhunting Since February 2003 Josh Rubin's Cool Hunting has been a daily update on stuff from the intersection of design, culture and technology. Josh started the site as a way to catalog things that inspire him in his practice as a designer and strategist. Today Cool Hunting has grown beyond a personal reference tool-- designers, consumers and marketers from around the world visit every day to get their dose.
As the site became increasingly fueled by contributions from readers, Josh realized Cool Hunting should be a collective. He now serves as Editor of the site and wrangles contributions from a small gaggle of hand picked writers who are out finding great things and looking at all the stuff readers are feeding us. Web: www.coolhunting.com Published: November 2005 Market: mens womens Region: usa
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