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Posting Break

Posted: March 1st, 2010, 6:14am CET by Ivy

Unfortunately, I’m going to have to announce a brief (1-2 weeks, at most) posting break while I deal with the increased exam/project load before spring break, during which I’ll be busy with friends and family. I’ll still be updating the Tee Directory with any deals I find, as well as new stores; I’ll also continue working on negotiating more exclusive coupons for when I return. Of course, I see a really awesome shirt, I’ll definitely take the time to let you all know.

See you in a bit!
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Tee Lotto, the latest limited-edition shirt site

Posted: February 28th, 2010, 6:50am CET by Ivy

I’m pretty sure most t-blog readers have already heard of Tee Lotto, a new limited-edition t-shirt site by the guys who run 5quidink. The concept is, if nothing else, unique. Their aim is to sell 33,333 tees at $12 (US)/$15 (int.) each, shipped. For each shirt sold, $3 will be put into the “jackpot.” Upon hitting the 33,333 mark, they will pick one lucky buyer who will receive the prize, which consists of an unknown amount of money.

Clearly, the aim is to get people to buy as many shirts as possible for a greater chance at winning the lottery — if you look at the FAQ, you’ll see that they’ll offer a second $10,000 prize if all 33,333 shirts are sold in 90 days. To be honest, I’m with Rude Retro on this one; I’m pretty skeptical about the success of this site. 33,333 shirts is a lot of shirts and a number most companies — even companies selling tees on the lower end of the price scale — struggle to reach. Hype can only help so much, not to mention that Tee Lotto is run by an already new, somewhat obscure company. I just can’t see the lottery part of this thing gathering that much excitement. If the blog/forum reception is any indication, I already appear to be correct.

On the other hand, I’m always eager to see new limited tee sites and what their output will look like. I probably won’t be buying from Tee Lotto, if only because they don’t print ladies’ sizes, but it never hurts to have another source of cheap, artist-designed t-shirts. Hopefully their picks end up better than those at 5quidink, which have been on the mediocre/disappointing end as of late.

From a designer/artist standpoint, though, I have to say I like the simple, minimalistic typography of their logo tee. The little numbers on the bottom right make for an interesting visual element. I wouldn’t wear a shirt that says “Tee Logo” on it, but as a design piece, it works.

Tee Lotto starts up March 1 — tomorrow! — so hold onto your pants. Let’s see what they have to offer.
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Exclusive Deals VII: Bear Annihilator

Posted: February 26th, 2010, 1:47am CET by Ivy

Bear Annihilator is a small brand that doesn’t seem to get a lot of press, which is a sad thing because they seem to be a group of rather creative and talented folks who know how to have fun. This is immediately apparent in the name of their company — I mean, with a name like “Bear Annihilator”, how can you go wrong?

The t-shirts themselves represent the brand name by prominently featuring a bear character who looks ready to beat you up. This guy plays Godzilla, rides nuclear missiles, and gets in fights with giant robots, among other things. He leads an exciting life! The graphics are clean, bold, and well-drawn, done in a style that befits the subject matter. The limited color palette lends a comic-like feel to the designs.

For those of you who don’t like killer bears, Bear Annihilator has offered us something a little less violent. “Stride” is possibly one of my favorite designs in their catalog for its simple but effective color scheme, great cartoon art style, and sweet concept. I love how the bear’s baseball cap is depicted in the act of popping off his head, giving the piece a sense of motion and energy.

And of course, the coupon code! You didn’ t think I forgot, did you? teejunction will get you 15% off anything in their store and is valid for a few months! Arthur (the guy I emailed) didn’t specify exactly how long, but “a few months” is pretty long however you look at it. Get to it!

Coupon: teejunction for 15% off

Store: Bear Annihilator

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Zen Garden 2.0 at Design by Humans

Posted: February 25th, 2010, 2:39am CET by Ivy

You can always expect Design By Humans to scoop up the neat, crazy-placement designs no one else will even think of printing. This shirt is actually somewhat old, but that has no impact on how cool its design is. Created by ninthWheel, it’s both original and quite fashionable. The simple one-color print looks great against the pale silver tee, and helps enhance the modern art look. The placement is top-notch — I love how the lines fill the top of the shirt, and the little rake is shown in the act of filling up the bottom. It gives the piece a sense of action and movement, bringing it to life. The black rocks prevent the lines from becoming too dizzying by breaking up the space; they also act as points of interest drawing your eye across the chest of the shirt. It’s subtle but important to the success of the piece.

Oh, and unlike my last DBH pick, zerobriant’s incredible “Death by Stealth“, it’s actually available for us ladies! DBH has skimped on printing women’s sizes recently, which is beyond disappointing for a company that has usually excelled in this area. The designs we do get tend to fall on the less exciting, less daring side, so it’s wonderful to see a shirt as original as “Zen Garden 2.0″ break the mold.

Sadly, the big DBH sale is no longer running, but saving 10% is always an option. Head over to the Tee Directory to see if you can find one!

Buy It: $19 at DesignByHumans.com
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Exclusive Deals VI: The Dept.

Posted: February 24th, 2010, 3:46am CET by Ivy

The Dept. has also given us an exclusive coupon code! teejunction will give you 10% off your order. Everything at this independent brand is done by the designer, Richard Leighton. He creates the art, silkscreens the tees, ships the orders… truly impressive stuff. The brand’s motto is “Androids Always Win!”, a cute little phrase you’ll see on almost every tee in the store. It’s a great example of subtle but effective branding, showing that you don’t always have to plaster your company name in huge letters to link your product to your name.

If you like simple but bold shirts with a touch of sci-fi, you should head on over to their store. As far as designs go The Dept. is on the minimalistic side, but the futuristic feel gives the shirts flavor. I love how simple bars are used to create the shape of a spaceship in “The Force!“, available in both blue and red. It’s almost logo-like in its quality — it’s easy to take in, but very impactful.

This shirt gives me a sense of nostalgia, for some reason — perhaps it’s the Star Wars-esque type? Or the whimsical style of the space ship? Either way, a really cool tee. I like this navy color way (this shirt is also available in red) since it goes better with the white and light blue.

All shirts at The Dept. are $18-22.

Coupon: teejunction for 10% off

Store: The Dept.

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More great things from Threadless

Posted: February 23rd, 2010, 3:30am CET by Ivy

It’s no surprise that Threadless is still popular; they just never slow down. Just look at the tees from today’s release. These shirts represent some true design talent at work in a multitude of styles. In fact, I could say something good at every new tee from this release, but I don’t want to overflow this post with text. (For those of you who are sniffing for coupons: our Exclusive Deals posts are still coming and will be back tomorrow!)

Ling Heng Swee, who has more than a few Threadless prints under his belt (to put it lightly), returns with another beach-themed design. This design, “Never-ending Challenge“, comes on the heels of the equally excellent “The Beach“. The designs are similar in their subject matter and all-over prints, but otherwise they are quite different stylistically. Whereas the latter is soft and serene, the former is daring and exciting; the detailed, bright blue waves contrast wonderfully with the white tee. I also like how they line up on a slight diagonal across the chest and shoulders. An incredible design for the summer!

I was also excited to see biotwist’s “…Well I’m Just As Confused As You Are” print, as this is a design I took the time to personally vote for. The design draws a visual similarity between an astronaut and a deep-sea diver. I love how the gestures are drawn, allowing the figures to come to life despite being masked. I also like the decision the artist made to switch up the placement of the astronaut and diver, adding to the feeling of playful confusion in the piece. The choice of a purple tee is great, too.

Finally, there’s this fantastic Select shirt by Nicholas Tassone, “Excavation“. It depicts a section of the planet in terms of flat, sheet-like layers. The photo textures are beautiful and make this piece seem like something that should be hanging on your wall in a study or something. A very clever, well thought-out concept with stunning execution. I’m definitely snagging one next time there’s a sale.

Buy Them: $18-25 at Threadless.com
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“SPACE WOLF!” at Science Friction

Posted: February 22nd, 2010, 12:56am CET by Ivy

I just caught this bad boy over at Emptees, and I have to say, it’s a terrific starting tee for a new line. Yes, it’s Science Friction’s only shirt right now, but it’s cool enough that I’ll excuse them for that. Designer Adam Vaudin put a great twist on the horror/gore art style here by adding lots of loopy shapes and lines and a touch of surrealism. I love the black/red/white color scheme, which always looks awesome when done right; even better, the white is a sort of reddish off-white that works wonderfully with the bright scarlet accents. My favorite thing about this design, though, is the amazing texture. The cross hatching in the wolf’s body adds a ton of interest without detracting from the overall piece.

Of course, there are few things not to love about a wolf-astronaut to begin with, but I digress. This shirt is printed on Tultex and is available for $20 plus shipping. I’d totally buy one if it was available in women’s sizes. (Not again!)

I’m definitely looking forwards to what this new brand has coming. I’ll be keeping an eye on them in the months to come.

Buy It: $20 at Science Friction
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Exclusive Deals V: Crywolf

Posted: February 20th, 2010, 1:21am CET by Ivy

We’ve promised to help Crywolf advertise their new Spring 2010 line in return for a coupon for you guys. Today, we deliver!

First off, the code: teejunction15 will, naturally, get you 15% off anything in their store. This coupon is only valid till the end of March.

Crywolf is a Canadian indie brand that focuses on women’s tees and accessories, though that isn’t to say they don’t print guys’ tees as well! The designs are cute and lighthearted, and were created by a duo with backgrounds in the arts. They come on a variety of garments, from t-shirts to long-sleeved shirts, to sweaters to hoodies, often on bright or pastel colors. If that wasn’t enough, Crywolf embraces the DIY spirit by hand-printing all of their products.

Here’s a bit from their “About” page, which nicely summarizes what the brand is all about:

In short, the Crywolf vision is a mishmash of our strange, fantastic, quirky and whimsical ideas. The main concept behind Crywolf is producing limited edition, collectable, wearable and affordable pieces of art. All of our designs are based on our drawings which we often collaborate on and our clothing is hand-printed by us. A strong DIY attitude has fueled our work ethic and been our driving force. Our inspiration comes from artists and crafts people who strive to do what they love, do it themselves, and make a living out of it.

This is my favorite design from their new line, “Wolfe“. It’s super-cute but very well drawn — I like the little white trees encircling the character. Guys can also nab one.

Girls can also get “Chloe“, a v-neck design with a similar concept to the “Wolfe” shirt above. The pale peach color is light and feminine, and the little reindeer graphic is just adorable. If you’re a female t-shirt fan looking for something a little more womanly, this might be your thing.

Coupon: teejunction15 (good till the end of March)

Store: Crywolf

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Exclusive Deals IV: Milk & Eggs Co.

Posted: February 19th, 2010, 3:09am CET by Ivy

I’m in love with Milk & Eggs Co., a brand which got its start early 2009. Despite their young age, they’ve received quite a bit of blog attention thanks to their “Slide to Unlock” tee, which is just one example of their clever, clean design. Milk & Eggs tees are very minimalistic, with lots of sharp vector lines and shapes. The concepts are portrayed exceptionally well and are incredibly strong given their simple imagery.

From their website:

Milk & Eggs Co. is a t-shirt company started by Ade and Dave in February 2009. We design, print and package all of our products in the always sunny Burbank, California, with all materials being manufactured in the United States. We’ve created a special animation about Milk & Eggs that we want to share.

The branding is consistent throughout their website, which believe it or not, really helps the brand stand out. You can tell with a single glance how the tees might look. Everything is very professional-looking — I mentioned this on the Tee Directory page, but I love how a little guy appears in the cart when you add a shirt to it!.

The tees are already very reasonably priced at $18-20, but you can save an additional 20% with our exclusive coupon, TJUNCT!

Coupon: TJUNCT for 20% off

Store: Milk & Eggs Co.

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Sales, sales, sales!

Posted: February 17th, 2010, 9:47pm CET by Ivy

We still have more exclusive coupons coming in, but we’re taking a break today to show off some fantastic sales you might be interested in. (Psssst: You can still get (select) $10 Threadless shirts for a few more hours.)

All Design By Humans tees have been knocked down a couple of bucks, including their newer designs! As always, you can save an additional 10% by browsing through our extensive collection of coupons. If none of those work for you, go to their discussion forum, where it’s pretty easy to find some floating around.

Most of Rockett’s stuff is on clearance thanks to the imminent arrival of their Spring 2010 line. When I say “most”, I mean “quite a lot”, including many tees and hoodies which normally go for $25/$45. You can also use duckduck15 to save an additional 15% off your order.

I couldn’t find a sale banner for Arkaik, so I picked out this sharp-looking tee instead. But yeah, everything at Rockett is on sale, with shirts discounted to — you guessed it — $10! This seems to be a pretty popular sale price these days, but I’m certainly not complaining.

Everything at Crispy Tees is on sale by at least a few bucks, though I did find one shirt as low as $8.

A new Tilteed coupon code, FEB50, will save you $4 per shirt on orders of two or more shirts. Pretty nice if you plan on buying multiple shirts.

And of course, take a look at our previous Exclusive Deals posts for coupons you can use any time. You can also find them in the Tee Directory alongside many other deals and discount codes!
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$10 Threadless Sale!

Posted: February 16th, 2010, 5:18am CET by Ivy

Unfortunately, this isn’t one of those sales where everything is discounted, but there are still quite a lot of good tees in the mix. Unlike similar sales, Threadless has thrown in a lot of Selects and more recent tees. This sale ends Wednesday so move quickly!
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Exclusive Deals III: FAQ Clothing

Posted: February 14th, 2010, 1:21am CET by Ivy

Today’s feature brand (and coupon) is FAQ Clothing!

The coupon is 15teejunction, which naturally gets you 15% off!

Sam of FAQ was kind enough to email me some information about his company. Being the design director (awesome title!), he likely has a much better perspective on his brand, so I’ll just be copying and pasting his words here:

FAQ is basically an emerging brand known for its minimal and simplistic graphics with its own twist on pop culture.
Our tshirts are theme bases and we currently have 3 collections to choose from.

Just to give you a brief of what each line represents; The first one “Hotlust” has a summer feel good look to it. A lot of pastels & bright vivid colors that really make the graphics pop! The second one, “Forecast” is a mini collection consisting of different weather patterns. The last one is “Downturn”, a reflection on today’s bad economy. It consists of everything from the economic downfall to the frustration of the average person.

For promos, we have really cool mystery boxes at real affordable prices & of course our 15% off coupon.

The stuff at FAQ is drop-dead gorgeous to begin with, but what makes this company really cool are their themed lines. Each has their own idea, general color palette, and visual style. However, they’re all unified by the minimalist, modern art style I just can’t get enough of. It’s hard to pick a favorite collection — I’m on the fence between Hot Lust and Downturn. The above shirt is “Electra” from the Hot Lust collection, and is probably one of the only designs I’ve ever seen that makes a light yellow shirt look good.

The themes extend to three different “mystery boxes”, which are essentially grab-bags that allow you to get three shirts at a pretty heavy discount. (Shirts are normally $24, and go down to about $16 when bought through the mystery boxes.) Each of the box designs corresponds to one of the three collections, and they’re totally the kind of packaging I’d save and reuse.

I also highly recommend taking a peek at FAQ’s Lookbook, which features some great photography of their tees. It also allows you to see their UV-sensitive prints in action!

Coupon: 15teejunction for 15% off

Store: FAQ Clothing
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Exclusive Deals II: Rethink Clothing

Posted: February 12th, 2010, 7:19pm CET by Ivy

Sorry about the lack of updates yesterday! Thursday’s the day I have the most classes and work, and I was pretty exhausted after the day was over. Anyway, allow me to present our next deal:

The story behind Rethink Clothing is pretty interesting — you can check it out at their blog if you have the time. Their hook is that all their designs are created by college students, who — according to them — can find inspiration and creativity in their uniquely free lifestyles. As a current student myself, it’s certainly an interesting perspective, though I have to say I’m a pretty by-the-book person in that I don’t party or drink. Still, I like the idea, and the designs, which have a very whimsical, childhood nostalgia feel. Going to college is the transition between childhood and becoming a real, independent adult, and I daresay more than a few of us think fondly of the years we didn’t have midterms and the very real worry of finding a job.

Anyway, the coupon! Andy of Rethink was nice enough to give us a sweet 20% off code, good forever. Just enter DIRECTORY at checkout.

I might as well also take the time to point out Rethink’s newest tee, “Water the Summer Sky“. This design was done by Zack Davenport of NCSU College of Design. The paint texture here is just incredible and works fantastically as a water spray. You really need to look at the close-up pics to appreciate how amazing it looks. This tee is also available in mint, and is only about $15 with our coupon!

We’re working hard to get you guys more deals. Stay tuned!
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Exclusive Deals I: 410 BC

Posted: February 10th, 2010, 9:52pm CET by Ivy

You like coupons, don’t you? Then I bet you like coupons that never expire even more! This month, Tee Junction is focusing on bringing you more exclusive coupons with no expiry date. We’re taking the initiative and contacting t-shirt brands and companies to help them get exposure, and help you save! Consider this a work-in-progress, but for the time being you can hit up Tee Directory, where you can find a lot of existing exclusive coupons that were either gathered by Adam or submitted to us. Eventually, I’ll create a round-up post of all of our coupons so you won’t have to go hunting.

One of the first companies I contacted was, of course, 410 BC. 410 BC’s Nicole was kind enough to offer us a 15% off coupon which can be used forever: teejunction is the code word. I’ve already written about 410 BC’s latest releases so I won’t repeat myself here, but future “Exclusive Deals” posts will feature some information about the brand and some of their sweetest tees. Be sure to look for tomorrow’s exclusive deal, or if you can’t wait, simply go to Tee Directory and look under “Freshest Coupons” to see what we have in store for you!

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Reprints at 410 BC

Posted: February 7th, 2010, 4:18am CET by Ivy

If you missed out on some of the great designs from 410 BC’s older lines, you might want to check out their store — they’ve just released five classic shirts and four from their past winter line for preorder. These include a lot of shirts I haven’t had the chance to buy, so I’m pretty excited to see that 410 BC is offering them for sale again. Almost all of the designs are limited edition and only 100 of each will be reprinted!

Unfortunately, there aren’t any sweet 50% off sales this time, but you can save a still succulent 20% off with the code TWITTER.

This tee, titled “Black Sea“, is my favorite of the reprint designs. It’s a great example of 410 BC’s visual style — an attractive amalgam of classic Greco-Roman imagery and modernistic geometric lines and shapes. I really dig the composition; the elements lead your eye up across the piece, and the small graphic-design details such as the micro-text to the right are nice. Yours for $26; this blogger might make it hers as well.

“Palmistry” was released earlier this winter as a preorder item, which I passed on at that time. I regretted not picking it up then, while I could get it at 50% off; the earthy reds and yellows here are quite different from most of 410 BC’s fare, although the palmistry diagram in the center cements it firmly in their territory. Good if you want a splash of color on your tees, but want 410 BC’s unique, elegant style.

I love all of the shirts offered for preorder. That said, I’d love to write a small paragraph for each of them, but I figure that would get to be one heckuva big blog post. Instead, I’ll just point you to some of my other favorites: 5 Boroughs, which features beautiful photographs from NYC; and Astro and Alchemy, my two favorite designs from 2009’s winter line.

Want something a little cheaper? If you wear a guys’ small, you might want to see if the “Ab Intra Ab Extra” shirt appeals to you — it’s on sale for $14.

Buy Them: $26 at 410BC.com (don’t forget to use TWITTER to save 20%!)
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Changes at Tilteed

Posted: February 4th, 2010, 3:11pm CET by Ivy

Tilteed, unlike a lot of design contest start-ups of 2009, got off to a strong start and never looked back. Although they had to drop their original 72-hour cycle for new designs in order to catch up with printing and their business, that never kept them from providing quality service, great shirts, and awesome prices.

Now, a couple months later, Tilteed has settled into a position where they feel comfortable returning to their original business model of one shirt per three days. I’m really excited about this, because Tilteed has one of the best track records of choosing excellent designs. The downside, of course, is that you’ll have a shorter time frame to grab a shirt for the $12 preorder price, but I’m sure most of my t-shirt aficionado brethren will have no problems keeping up.

As the green label on the above picture implies, there’s also a new series of Tilteed shirts: Tilteed Limited. Unlike contest winner designs, these designs are hand-picked by a team of curators comprised of some of the most well-known tee fans in the community: AdderXYU, JadenKale, and dunz0. Tilteed Limited works much like it sounds: each shirt is available for purchase solely within its 72-hour space, after which it will no longer be printed. This is a system most of us are already acquainted with, thanks to the likes of Woot and Teefury.

Sadly, not all of the changes are positive — Tilteed has decided that the flat $2 worldwide shipping rate was simply not economical, and has reverted to standard shipping charges. According to their blog, this was done so they could keep offering American Apparel shirts instead of switching to a lower-quality blank, as some of their competitors have done. As I’m pretty certain that most of us would prefer having American Apparel to a few dollars off shipping, I applaud the wisdom of their decision. For the record, their new shipping costs are extremely reasonable.

I’d also love to see Tilteed upgrade their site look — I feel that the current layout doesn’t do them justice and isn’t particularly easy to navigate. This awesome site deserves much better!
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Out of Print Clothing

Posted: January 31st, 2010, 11:37pm CET by Ivy

It’s always excellent to see companies treading new ground and finding new concepts to base their brand around. Such a company can be found in Out of Print, a brand-new-brand based on classic works of literature like Catcher in the Rye, Brave New World, and Catch 22. The designs are actually taken from the original covers/dust jackets of each of the works, and manage to be surprisingly effective and attractive on a shirt. Furthermore, the purchase of a shirt will send a book to a needy community, a neat idea which ties in spectacularly with their theme. Currently, men’s sizes from S to XL are up for preorder with a planned shipping date of February 15. Ladies’ sizes will be available in March; those interested can sign up for an email notification for when they arrive.

I admit I’ve never been the biggest reader of classic lit, but even I find myself drawn to the vintage graphics, which are still quite lovely decades after their original release. The Catcher in the Rye cover is particularly beautiful — great use of negative space and color. I also adore the art deco style found in the Brave New World tee.

Buy Them: $28

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Handmade fashion at fiftyseven-thirtythree

Posted: January 30th, 2010, 6:57pm CET by Ivy

I usually try to avoid posting about premium-priced brands in this blog, for the simple reason that most of us can’t afford to spend more than $20 on a shirt (if even that, hence the popularity of sites like Woot and Teefury). However, I’ve long been impressed by the work produced by fiftyseven-thirtythree, a company which shows its Etsy roots in its hand-printed, hand-stenciled, hand-appliqued garments, with some made to order for their customers. Between that and the non-toxic inks and sweatshop-free blanks, it’s easy to see why their products merit the $30-and-over price tag.

However, you can save 25% with our exclusive coupon code, LEIPZIG! Simply enter the code at checkout to get the discount.

My favorite shirt is the “Mona Lisa Simmons” tee, which has already received some considerable attention on t-shirt blogs and sites. I love the graffiti-like look thanks to the spraypainted style (it may be hand spray painted, even, judging from the price) and the way the famous face paint is integrated into the art. The description of this product leads me to believe there’s some deeper meaning to this design — I’ll let you come to your own conclusion about what it means. [Price: $42]

I’m also intrigued by the simple but powerful message carried by this “Gorilla Cop” tee — the idea that law enforcement officers often act in ways indistinguishable from wild animals. This theme of rebellion against authority can also be found in their gorgeous “AnArchy” hoodie and the “Vietnamese Freedom Fighter” tee, which has a similar style. This design comes in multiple colorways, including ultraviolet and dijon (yellow) — all on organic American Apparel tees! [Price: $32]

Finally, there’s this gorgeous custom-made hoodie with fiftyseven-thirtythree’s Japanese schoolgirl graphic. The back print is hand-stenciled on cotton and then appliqued to the hoodie. There’s also a custom applique on the chest and the incredible rising sun pattern in the hood lining. No two hoodies are alike! Be prepared to splurge, though: this handmade quality comes at a price. [Price: $175]

Buy Them: fiftyseven-thirtythree.com
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Great Threadless picks

Posted: January 29th, 2010, 11:38pm CET by Ivy

Threadless’s choices for prints and reprints have been impressing me thoroughly for the past few weeks. Check it out:

This tee is actually from the week before, but I’d hate myself for not giving it at least a bit of blog time. “Arcade Expressionism” is perhaps one of the most unique video game reference (Mario, no less) designs I’ve seen in a long, long time. It’s almost pathetically easy at this point to create a parody based on the Mario games’ iconic imagery, so I was quite surprised when I found myself doing a double-take at this tee by Brock Davis. Brock takes the classic arcade level Mario first starred in, and transforms it into an expressionist painting. It’s nothing but a series of colored brush strokes, but still immediately recognizable as one of the most famous images in gaming. Totally, undeniably awesome.

“Calm Shot” by Kontrastt is from this week’s new tees, and my personal favorite. Beyond being just a beautiful, dream-like design, this shirt has some meaning. As quoted from the artist’s description:

I wish there were spiritual missiles, invisible ones, which would leave no injuries , no blood and pain.
Which would give the wounded person a marvelous feeling of peace, calm and love.

Wouldn’t it be awesome? :]

Indeed, the design exudes a feeling of tranquility, thanks to the cool colors and the presence of what I assume to be doves in the tank’s “missile”. It only helps that the simulated process print on this shirt looks fantastic.

I was ridiculously excited to find that “Icarus” — a personal favorite — by Joe Carr — also a personal favorite — was reprinted this week! This design is one of the best examples of oversized printing and creative placement you can find on Threadless, or any shirt site for that matter. The detail in the shattering wing is just astounding. On a side note, it appears that Threadless opted to reprint on a silver-colored tee, as opposed to the light cream/tan color in the photo above. It looks a little strange next to the bright gold sun, but it thankfully it doesn’t detract from the awesomeness of Joe’s work.

Buy Them: $18-20 at Threadless.com
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Storenvy pitches in with “Hope For Haiti”

Posted: January 29th, 2010, 12:47am CET by Ivy

I’m sure at least a handful of you have heard of Storenvy, a great platform for indie stores and businesses, including a hefty amount of t-shirt brands. They have a lot of features you won’t get on the popular competitor, Big Cartel, including in-house printing services, and the option to let them handle your order processing.

Recently, Storenvy rounded up a group of talented artists to create tees for Haiti relief. They aren’t going the whole way and donating 100% of your purchase, but $8 out of $14 is still pretty good. You can choose from nine different designs; clicking on a shirt will reveal details about the artist and some background behind the design’s creation. As I mentioned above, each shirt is a paltry $14 and is Tultex brand. Do note that this is technically a preorder and shirts won’t ship out until February 15th.

“National Bird of Haiti” by Ashley Handlin is my favorite of the bunch, because it’s subtle and isn’t plastered with unnecessary text. The bird pictured is the Hispaniolan Trogon. I like how the branch extends across the entire chest. It might not be immediately obvious what this shirt represents, but perhaps that will drive people to ask about it.

Christan Parangan’s “In Bloom” is another lovely design laden with little details. The pencil-like quality is particularly beautiful, and the text is unobtrusive.

The other tees are pretty standard examples of relief-support tees, albeit much better-designed than the majority of their ilk. Either way, it’s great to see more designers contributing their skills to the effort.

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