The Fresh Clothing 2011

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The Fresh Clothing releases a behind-the-scenes look into the brand’s approach to how their limited edition clothing is made. The video follows NJ screen printer and skateboarder, Jesse Sikorski through his print warehouse. Whilst providing a preview of the Winter 2011 line, the clip also boasts the underground and DIY influences that help define the brand.

The Fresh is a New Jersey-based, punk-inspired streetwear brand. Further information is available at www.thefreshclothing.com.

Black Dynamite T-Shirt

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Have you seen the 2009 cult blaxploitation movie ‘Black Dynamite‘? I came across this little gem a few months back, watched it in a rather inebriated state late at night, and laughed my socks off. I love all the old seventies blaxploitation blockbusters, especially the ‘Shaft’ movies, and so it was a real treat for me to see the genre revived. The actors aren’t the most famous in the world and the budget was on the low side, but the team behind the film did a cracking job, and it looks like a lot of people out there have the same opinion including Lil Jon, Talib Kweli, and Kid Cudi. If you want to know more check out the hilarious www.fightsmackintheorphanage.org or watch the trailer.

To celebrate the success of the movie and the forthcoming release of a cartoon version at Adult Swim, Ars Nova, the people responsible for this instant classic have released an official tee for all those who need a little more Black Dynamite in their life!

Black Dynamite Tee

Designed by the infamous street artist David Choe, this Limited Edition tee features Black Dynamite “with his roscoe aimed right at your dome….” Available for $30 in silver and black in all sizes (black M/3XL currently sold out). Get yours here.

It’s A Dance Party Massacre

admin    T-Shirt Reviews     DPM, Dance Party Massacre, attitude, club t-shirts, dance tees, dancepartymassacre.com, funky t-shirts, urban

Dance Party Massacre isn’t just a t-shirt brand, it’s practically a way of life. Although, in case you’re wondering, you won’t find this elite crew of creative fanatics literally spilling blood on the dance floor. It’s a metaphor, an analogy, an attitude that deserves respect, and it’s all jam packed into some of the funkiest urban/attitude tees out there. Life after all is short, but for those inclined, sweet, and what makes it sweeter are friends, gatherings, beats, wide eyes and fun-packed days and nights brimming with funky moves and cheesy grins. Enjoy yourself, live life whilst you can, the world might suck, but tonight’s gonna’ rock – that’s the message, plain and clear.

DPM is the front of house for a tribe of rolling beat-loving party animals who tour Massachusetts with their acclaimed, nay esteemed gatherings, where the tunes are guaranteed to get your body moving whilst your eyes feast on the sea of funky punk tees worn by adulating fans of this irreverential brand. DPM offer an insight of what all companies might look like in the future, we’re not talking comfy sofas at Apple here, but a true commodity of like-minded people, who love to create and love creativity, who favour the arts in all its manifest forms, and ensure it’s built-in to the very core of everyone of their lives. You can get as involved as you like, check out their ‘Scream Team‘ to find out how you can spread the message further, and whilst you’re there try their blog for all their latest updates. Plus of course their party page – if you want to take the plunge and meet the real deal.

However it’s their iconic t-shirts that truly do the talking for them, telling it like it is, and reinforcing the message in big bright bold colours, stonking typography, and slick street styles that just won’t quit. If you love your attitude tees to have the right attitude, the sort of attitude that keeps dancing throughout the night and the next day, then Dance Party Massacre are your new best friends. They love to party, they love the dance floor, and now their tribe is spreading that love to all four corners of the earth. With short but succinct titles like ‘Live Fast & Die Young‘, ‘Fear Nothing‘ and ‘Sleep When You’re Dead‘ you can already tell if you’re going to make the grade. Are you in with the in crowd? Then choose your armour, here’s our top picks from DPM… read more

Sutsu Sir

admin    T-Shirt Reviews     Sutsu, Sutsu.com, extreme sports, extreme tees, skate, skater tees, ski, snowboarding, surf, surf t-shirts, urban

Sutsu are perfectionists, it comes with the trade, every aspect of their site and label is so well done I’m a little at a loss what to say here. I suppose it’s all down to perfect balance, if you live on the edge, if you love the extreme ends of sport, if you don’t want to break your neck you have to know what your doing. There are no second chances when you’re somersaulting through the air, standing on the crest of a wave or traversing a monster ramp on four tiny wheels just for the hell of it. It makes sense that you’d need the best of the best, the best tools, the best equipment, the best clothes, the best style.

Expect the highest quality graphic designed prints on the best of the best organic t-shirts, geared and marketed to an √ºber cool audience who know what they want and where to get it. Sutsu really have got it going on, and they know it, but yet there’s still that Zen-like quality to everything on the site, there isn’t a hint of arrogance about this label, they are great at what they do because they know how to do it, end of. I’ve always been jealous of people like the guys at Sutsu, I used to think it was merely a result of a charmed life, but as the years have passed me by I’ve realised it’s all down to self discipline – you can kick up a ruck, you can battle with the forces of nature, tip the balance of consequence, but if you don’t have complete and utter confidence in yourself and what you do, you will trip up, and when the odds are mounted this high, that’s literally a life or death situation. A time and place that sorts the men from the boys, a moment that can make or break you.

The moment you arrive at Sutsu.com you know you’re in the right place, as in extreme sports, on-line fashion retailing is not a place to make mistakes. A common misconception in the industry is that a few well designed products will pave the way to success, it’s true that a strong line in designer items will raise your game, but there’s so much more to it than that and Sutsu are obviously well aware of that fact. Without even scouring through the site I’m immediately made aware of their market, their goals, their philosophy, as well as bowled over by the clean cut design. There’s even a Facebook applet slap bang on the homepage if you want to start chatting with the team and other customers, now that’s interactivity. Ecology, style, extreme sports and fashion all meld into one at Sutsu… read more

Justin Hustlin Takes To The Small Screen!

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It’s seems like everyone in the t-shirt business is getting into video these days and the famed Justin Hustlin street wear label is certainly no exception, in fact they’ve gone one step further and actually created their own animated series! Yes Hustlin TV is officially here!

Incorporating famous Hustlin characters from their label the ‘Bakery Boys’ show (and most importantly Hustlin TV) will be featured at their very own animated video blog. It’s set in Hustlin’s Bakery and features two of the bakery’s top employees Dirty Dre & Shacky Sweet Tooth. These boys are in charge of over seeing the rise in all Doe made at the Bakery and were hired by none other than Head chef Doughboy including special guest appearances on the show from other characters in the gang all desperate to get their hands on the most filthy-rich treats in town.

The Bakery Boys Show is the perfect way to keep up to date with everything Justin Hustlin, news, events, exclusive web only designs, competitions and of course each new Justin Hustlin series as they become available.

A pilot episode will be airing on-line at Hustlin TV in just over a month’s time. The concept was even picked up by the top production agency Nun With A Gun productions. The cartoon is based on a central character ‚ÄòJustin Hustlin’ and his life growing up as an aspiring teen, on Paper Lane in Brookheath Estate. His environment is that of a typical deprived urban neighbourhood in London, with some very interesting characters thrown into the mix!

Justin’s number one priority is making money and moving up in the world, aspiring to be like his idol and role model Richard Branson of whom he has a big poster of in his bedroom. But this is no ordinary poster, it has a very special quality. When Justin’s alone, the poster turns mentor and speaks. Mr Branson a.k.a Ritchie B offers young Justin advice and nuggets of wisdom on building his own Justin Hustlin empire.

Justin has big dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur and building his own empire one day soon. In pursuit of this dream he leads his team of loyal mates through various Hustlin activities and adventures in the pursuit of ‚Äòmoney making’‚Ķ’paper chasing’ and filling that shoe box to the brim! Check out the introductory video to get a taster of what’s to come…

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King Apparel – Tees That Reign Supreme

admin    T-Shirt Reviews     British t-shirts, London fashion, London tees, UK, UK designer t-shirts, UK tees, king apparel, king-apparel.com, streetwear, urban

King-Apparel.com based in Stratford East London offer some of the slickest, soundest, graphic savvy tees in the streetwear market. If you’re looking for a label that delivers without question, has it’s finger on the pulse and can even tout its own branding without leaving a bad taste in your mouth then it has to be King Apparel.

It’s great to be reviewing another East London label, I really think something massive is happening down that way, both for arts and fashion, for a start Black Rat Press and a whole gang of great graffiti artists work down that way, and then there’s Cockney Empire I featured a while back. Of course just like many successful London labels, KA have a massive appeal around the world, partly down to their amazing marketing know how. Take a look at this poster for their next campaign, it takes its inspiration from the classic cult movie The Warriors (which you have to see if you love gritty 70s B-Movies – it’s required watching mate).

Anyway let’s take a butchers at their top-notch tees… read more

Option-G and Cole Gerst – T-Shirts to Perfect Life’s Imperfections.

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Option-G Apparel is an extension of the design firm Option-G based in Los Angeles and headed by artist extraordinaire Cole Gerst. You may have heard of him already, or seen one of his many designs on posters, paintings or prints. He has been particularly successful in the music world, where you’ll most likely recognize his works. Gerst even produces his own monthly comic strip in the LA Weekly called “LaLa Land” which features his two dogs roaming the streets of Hollywood.

Gerst has a prestigious arts background with a string of successful art shows behind him, having shown his work across had shows all over the USA as well as a retrospective show in Glasgow, Scotland of his rock posters. The t-shirt line was started as a mere sideline, simply another medium to explore his unique view of the world, and experiment with different ideas, whilst having fun with his audience. The instant feedback provided by t-shirt fans helps many creative minds in their quest to hone their skills and find perfection in their art. Option-G’s started selling to the public 4 years and since expanded into a variety of products, even wallpaper would you believe? Cole has a truly unique style, I’d describe him as the Jasper Johns of the T-Shirt World, take this design as a clear example:-

Ghetto Signage

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