As far as I am concerned the quality of graphic tees has pretty much been on a downward spiral for the past few years, but once in awhile you find some gems. Das Monk has some cool minimal, but well designed tees. Best of all they ship for free worldwide if you buy 2 or more tees. posted by Kidplastik at 7/17/2008 06:10:00 PM
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I don't often wear jewelery, most likely because I don't often find jewelery that I think is worth wearing or purchasing. This is not the case with the pieces made by CompleteTechnique. With much of their jewelry being inspired by the audio and DJ world they have pieces that include headphones, record player head shells, microphones, cassette players and speakers. Each piece is crafted from 14K/18K Gold or Platinum and constructed with the highest level of technique. posted by Kidplastik at 7/16/2008 08:09:00 PM
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Behind the clever name of the t-shirt website 200 Nipples is also what could be a rather clever idea. This clever idea works like this - 100 limited edition tee designs are made available for purchase on the site (explaining the name 200 Nipples). The cost of the 100 tees begins at $1 and goes from there to $100. For example: t-shirt #1 is $1, t-shirt #2 is $2, t-shirt #3 is $3 and so on all the way to 100. The sooner you visit the site the cheaper you will be able to purchase the design for. The problem with the concept is finding a design cool enough for someone to want to fork out $40-$100 for. The design on the site at the moment is a design I wouldn't pay anymore than $10 for. So in order for this to work I think they are going to have to get some amazing designs by some very highly regarded designers. I like the concept though. posted by Kidplastik at 7/02/2008 06:36:00 PM
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The masters of simple elegance, Zuriick, are back with yet another line of awesome colorways and styles. The line introduces two new styles... the Taylor and the Beata, as well as three new colorways for the classic Ake. I just got back from their warehouse and I had a hard time choosing just a few that I wanted, I wanted them all. posted by Kidplastik at 6/25/2008 05:17:00 PM
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Orisue has been putting out fresh stuff since 2005, and with their Spring 2008 line they have turned it up a notch. Admittedly I am still not super-fond of some of their tee designs, but their new lookbook features great new styles of hoodies, denim and a select amount of cool tees. Orisue's hoodies feature custom cuts and innovative use of materials, like the Mariner with its knit hood and pockets. The colorways of this season's denim has some unique selections like the Stack (tan) and Mint. My personal favorite piece of the line has to be the new Necalli zip hoodie with its button pockets and the clean "kelp" color. There are a million and one tee shirt lines out there, but with new pieces like this Orisue is seperating themselves from the rest. posted by Kidplastik at 5/30/2008 02:40:00 PM
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More often than not the key to good product design is simplicity, with a bit of edge applied in moderation. As is the case with Baggu. These reusable shopping bags were designed to replace the paper and plastic bags you use at the grocery store. Unlike many other bags I have seen with the same idea in mind these bags are actually stylish and their colorways are awesome. Baggu bags are made from a durable rip-stop nylon and come with a handy little stuff pouch so you can keep it in your purse or man-bag. The best part about Baggu (besides doing your part to help save the environment) is the cost. One bag is $8, 3-packs are $22 and a 6-pack is only $38!Labels: fashion, going green
posted by Kidplastik at 5/22/2008 04:53:00 PM
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I am one of the lucky ones who's job doesn't suck, that doesn't mean I wouldn't like to travel to exotic places doing all kinds of cool things, partying and meeting lots of cool people all on someone else's dime. That is exactly what the winner of 55 DSL's Junior Lucky Bastard Contest will be doing. So if your job does in fact suck, or even if it doesn't and you want to try your hand at being the next Junior Lucky Bastard, you should check it out. Applications are submitted by making your most creative video about how you deal with your every day life. Your video must be 1:55 min in length and must be submitted by June 1st 2008. Flex those creative muscles and see if you have what it takes to be the next Junior Lucky Bastard. posted by Kidplastik at 5/20/2008 04:44:00 PM
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"We Make Bags." it's as simple as that to TRKFLD, who do much more than just that in my eyes. TRKFL (Pronounced Track + Field, as far as I can tell) makes a wide variety of colorful and unique backpacks, handbags, messenger bags and more. All of their products are made from Sunbrella® brand fabric which is a high quality acrylic designed to be fade resistant, water repellent, breathable and best of all super vibrant. Unfortunately it does not look like they have and online store at this point, but check their store list and see if there is a retailer near you.Labels: accessories, bags, fashion
posted by Kidplastik at 5/06/2008 01:30:00 PM
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If you are like me you agree that for most vintage goods the price tag is usually pretty ridiculous. Giant Vintage has loads of sunglasses that are strait from the 80s and 90s and most of them are $20 or less! Some of the pairs are a bit too much for my liking, but many are already on my "to buy" list. Time to stock up for summer days in the sun.Labels: fashion, shopping, sunglasses
posted by Kidplastik at 3/25/2008 04:23:00 PM
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I have expressed before my love/hate feelings for Threadless. The idea was a great one, and they opened the door for a whole new way of selling products. On the other hand, not all, but many of the designs they print look amateur, the tees they print on are super cheap and fit funny. That being said there are people who have taken the idea and created similar, improved versions of Threadless. One of these site being Design By Humans. The minute I visited the site I saw several designs I wanted to purchase right away. The site is simple and to-the-point and new winners are announced weekly. They offer shirts with specialty inks, mixed media and classic prints. I am not sure of the quality of the tees and ink, but I plan on purchasing a few tees so I will keep you posted on my findings. posted by Kidplastik at 3/05/2008 03:16:00 PM
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I have had my eye on Orisue for awhile now and it's been great watching their style and brand develop. Having seen them at Magic this season and thinking back to all the bad clothing I saw there, it's apparent that these guys stand out from a lot of the other shit. The new line this season has a ton of great stuff including cut-and-sewn crew sweaters, cut-and-sewn full-zip hoodies, fitted hats and one of my personal favorites the Tiger Hoody which has an offset neck zipper. Check out the rest and shop over at Karmaloop. posted by Kidplastik at 2/26/2008 04:15:00 PM
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If you have missed out on the other contests to get your hands on Panda Bear's collaboration with The Fader and New Era you have been given another chance! This is the first in a series of super-limited-edition caps put out by The Fader and New Era and was designed by Noah Lennox himself. So here is how to score this cap along with a free 1-year subscription to The Fader - simply email me with your name, address and your top 5 blogs or daily reads (please include "Panda Bear/New Era/The Fader Contest" in the subject line). Simple as that. The winner will be randomly selected this Friday (the 8th). Don't forget to include your top 5 blogs or you will be disqualified.Labels: contest, fashion, new era, panda bear, the fader
posted by Kidplastik at 2/04/2008 04:03:00 PM
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Like most other designers/artists I find myself being influenced by a huge variety of sources. More often than not I get a great idea for a project when I am away from the computer. Like say a color scheme for a website from a well dressed woman walking down the street. The blog Wear Palettes has taken inspiration from the street photography of The Sartorialist and created color schemes using the awesome web tool Colour Lovers, then posting them all on their blog. A great idea for cataloging inspiration for design and fashion. I think it would be interesting to do this with a party photographer's shots, like this one from Shadow Scene. I am sure you could come up with some some interesting schemes.Labels: design, fashion, inspiration
posted by Kidplastik at 12/17/2007 04:39:00 PM
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Strait to the point here... Bountee is the coolest website I have come across in a long time. This says a lot because I visit hundreds of sites a day, and spend an embarrassing amount of time in front of this LCD screen. Bountee gives you the ability to design and sell t-shirts in the simplest and easiest way possible. There is no voting necessary in order to have your design printed. You make it. You sell it. You get paid! I love that everything has been done in the simplest way possible and gives the designer the power. You determine the price (anything above the base price), the color of shirt, the placement of the design, everything. After your design is created and uploaded Bountee does the rest, taking care printing, ordering and shipping. I plan on putting this website to use ASAP! posted by Kidplastik at 12/12/2007 05:10:00 PM
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I think it was close to 7 years ago when I first started Mesh Magazine I published an interview with Mark Darren AKA Madsteez. His crazy style really caught my attention and I knew it was only a matter of time before he blew-up. Now his name is all over and his artwork is crazier than ever. The recent project he collaborated with Boosted Mobile on is no exception. The Madsteez x Boosted Device Case Collection has pieces designed to accommodate just about any of your electronic gadgets such as cell phone, iPod or Blackberry. In addition to the electronic device cases the collection also offers a larger sized nap sack, messenger bag and hip bag, all of which are made from "vegan-approved" materials. Check out BoostedMobile.com for more info and retailer locations. Also peep this exclusive Boosted interview with Madsteez himself to see what he has to say about his art and his future plans. posted by Kidplastik at 12/10/2007 03:30:00 PM
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Zuriick's new Fall/Winter line has been released and it's about damn time. I have been patiently waiting for some of these new shoe designs for months and they are finally here. The line includes new colorways of the original "Ake", which I love for its simple but original design. Zuriick's new line also brings us three entirely new designs including the Jakob (my personal favorite), the Kettle and the Beata. These new styles present some features Zurrick has never had before like laces, high/mid tops and different fabrics. In addition to the new designs Zuriick has made other improvements, making their soles a bit thicker, more durable and stepping-up the quality of their shoes overall. Be sure to check out the new tee designs as well. Head over to Zuriick's blog to find a retailer near you, or their online store to purchase. posted by Kidplastik at 12/06/2007 10:46:00 AM
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Conventional TV is dead. Conventional advertising is dead. Mediums have changed and so have the companies that have chosen to fully utilize these new mediums to their advantage. Karmaloop TV is a great example of this. Karmaloop has long been a progressive online boutique carrying the freshest urban clothing designs. Rather than simply sticking to only that, they are now adapting and creating web-based TV to promote the culture and audience that supports their online store. Featuring video snippets about people in the fashion, music and art industries Karmaloop TV has hours of entertainment. I am excited to see companies like this adapting and being progressive in this way. Not only are they promoting themselves, but also the culture that helps support their company. Nice work. posted by Kidplastik at 11/29/2007 03:10:00 PM
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I would be willing to say that over 50% of my clothing is purchased online. I have a few favorite online boutiques that I often check for new goods, one of them being 80's Purple. Nearly every label that 80's Purple carries is purchase worthy. With a great selection of both men and women's clothing, you will find goods from WeSc, GRN Apple Tree, Insight, Boxfresh and more. The prices are that of what you would pay at your average boutique, the selection is acceptional and be sure to check out their eyewear for some awesome vintage sunnies. posted by Kidplastik at 11/26/2007 02:38:00 PM
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What's the next best thing to being at a party with hot people, good music and getting down right out of control? The answer is easy. Looking at photos of hot people, listening to good music and getting down right out of control. A good place for this is EveryoneIsFamous by party photographer Clayton Hauck. For over a year now Clayton has been documenting the debauchery going down in the Chicago party and nightlife scene. With over 25,000 photos on the site you could spend days browsing through images of people who you can live vicariously through. Get to it.Labels: fashion, party, photography
posted by Kidplastik at 11/20/2007 03:10:00 PM
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When it comes to job posting websites most of them are a joke. Sifting through hundreds of jobs that don't apply to your field, or for boring employers that you have no interest in working for just doesn't work. That's why I am keen on job boards that are very specific to one area of work and type of employer, like Well Threaded. Well Threaded is a job listing website that is specific to the fashion industry. Listing daily postings for various job positions by contemporary brand name employers. Because they are niched into one specific field, Well Threaded has the ability to monitor and be selective about the jobs that are posted. This makes for better results and higher quality job postings. posted by Kidplastik at 11/16/2007 11:06:00 AM
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Super Sunglasses are a lot like the classic Ray-Ban Wayfarer, but spiced up with a little funk. You may have noticed these sunglasses during this year's MTV Music Video Awards when Kayne and his crew were sporting them throughout the night. The Super Sunglasses, which are handmade it Italy, come in a variety of colors from hot pink to aqua blue to off-white. It's rumored that next season will provide an even wider spectrum of colors and some new styles as well.Labels: fashion
posted by Kidplastik at 11/08/2007 01:16:00 PM
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It takes a lot for me to get excited over clothing found on the internet these days, but when I saw Rockett Clothing's website, I immediately wanted empty my bank account. Their website is basic and to the point. A single page displaying their tees, hoodies and jeans is all they need, the clothing speaks for itself. It takes a lot to stand out from all the small internet clothing companies these days, and the little details Rockett puts into their stuff puts them a notch or two above the rest in my book. Keep up the good work guys. posted by Kidplastik at 3/02/2007 01:02:00 PM
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