Our SoCal readers might want to stop by Lemon Rags. A t-shirt boutique situated in Burbank, Lemon Rags carries the likes of Trunk Ltd, Topless, Worn Free and the super popular Junk Food tees. With an Indie spirit and ‘no bag’ policy there’s no excuse for not walking out with a new tee on your back.
Time to do a little catching up. Here’s t-shirt news from around the web as well as a few picks of up and coming shops to watch. Always good to keep an eye on the new guy – or Carmen Electra.
Apocalyptic Urban Chic from Red Star Industries [tcritic]
Emptees vs. T*Fodder, You Choose [tshirtisland]
Define: clothundrum. 30 Secs. Go. [preshrunk]
How many yellow hog dogs does it take to make a good shirt? [hideyourarms]
Up and Coming Shops to Watch
One more t-shirt blog – ShirtSpotting
T-shirts inspired by your favorite tv shows – TvTeez
It’s a Quack Attack – new at Threadless
Uniqlo T-Shirt Design Competition – WeAreTheMarket
Johnny Drama sporting TLFI – PlopCulture
Spreadshirt yakes to the air – Spreadshirt
I AM the Maine Man – DYCW
Ok. I know I’m off topic. I like to sometimes post up some long sleeve shirts and hoodys, but Jeans? You don’t even wear them on your arms! Well, so be it. The folks at True Jeans dropped me a note and ask me to check out unique way their site works, so I thought it well worth passing along.
Buying jeans is a pain in the ass for most people (alright, terrible pun). But really. Jeans are one of those items that is so individual and really has to fit right to compliment your bodystyle. True Jeans has a system where you enter your measurements and select from a variety of bodytypes / shapes. Based on that info they offer up suggestions of what styles and brands of jeans would fit you the best. It’s a great idea, and long overdue. For me it turns out Blue Cult, Kasil and Chip and Pepper would fit the best – for what that’s worth. Anway, check it out. Cool stuff.
Chris over at Bonaroo just dropped me a note on a t-shirt they whipped together honoring an everyday guy turned hero – John Smeaton. John, an airport baggage handler, was caught in the middle of the chaos at the Glasgow airport as terrorists crashed their jeep into the front of the building.
“I saw a jeep crashing into the front of the building. I saw a man get out of the passenger side and a policeman was coming to assist and the man attacked him.
“I thought that’s not right’ and went to help and others did the same.
What Would John Smeaton Do? is available at Bonaroo Prison of Fashion. Check out John Smeaton’s fansite here.
Hey. Quick word to all our loyal readers and shop owners. We’ve been crazy busy and a bit slow on getting to reviews for all the peep that email us. But have no fear we’re still here. Well, it’s more like ‘I’m’ still here. If there were a ‘we’ I might not be so behind. Anway.
Big thanks to all the shop owners who email us with cool stuff. We realized that some of the emails weren’t making it through, so if you emailed us asking for a review and it seems like we ignored you – or your emailed bounced. Sorry guys and gals. Please hit us up again!
We’ve got some cool stuff posting soon as we get caught up. And a brand new interview from a great shop in Bangkok of all places. We’re also going to be launching a weekly email recap of our posts. It will provide a super easy way for avid readers to get stuff delivered to their front door (well, email box anyway), plus a few extra tidbits like coupon codes and email only promotions. (Hear that shop owners?? Hit me up if you’re interested in giving our loyal readers a little coupon incentive. It’s good for all!) Details to come in the next couple weeks, or sooner.
Thanks to all the fine peep who throw us links. Drop us a line anytime with tips, review requests, celebrity sightings, or whatever’s on your mind. (submissions@tshirtwatch.com). Peace.
This is crazy technology. If it wasn’t for the video I wouldn’t believe it. These shirts use something called Lumalive technology by Phillips. Basically it’s an array of LEDs some how embedded in the fabric. They can create a full spectrum of colors and moving imagery. These shirts and this LED technology look like something out of movie. Can you imagine walking around with TV picture on your t-shirt? Looks like it could very well happen. When’s the HD version come out?
Yeah, I know this is a silly one. But it made me laugh. Little humorous spin on the Pirates of the Caribbean craze. The I Love Booty shirt.
I think one of the coolest things about t-shirt culture is how quick you can get a shirt to market. Shirt retailers that keep up on pop culture and current events can reap the rewards with a little bit of wit and humor. Case in point, our recent post about Brook Burke and Kelly Monaco wearing No Scruf t-shirts to promote clean shaven men has quickly given way to a nice spin off from Moe Wampum. The No Muff shirt (National Organization of Men for the Unshaven Female Form) is a nice response and rides the current buzz.