Every day, the internet is becoming increasingly littered with replicas of popular tshirt related sites. Heck, just months after Threadless.com hit the big-time there were at least 5 sites trying to mimic industry-leader’s business model. But amongst the rubble, there are still plenty of websites who convey honest perspectives unhindered by mass production, and who provide original ideas, unique designs and concepts. Here’s 5 of the best original t-shirt related websites…
Remo General Store remo.com.au
Sydney-born Remo General Store is a pioneer for the country’s modern t-shirt movement. Back when we were bopping along to MC Hammer, Remo was humbly hand-picking items one by one to adorn the store’s online shelves. It’s a refreshing to see a group with such genuine and wholesome values – over nearly 20 years of evolution the customer base has formed an online community of extremely loyal followers. Much of this has to do with the increasing array of intriguing household items on offer, only overshadowed by the catalogue of timeless tees, many conceived well before the fad-hungry masses clambered aboard the tee industry. Visit Remo once, and you’ll find yourself going back time and time again.
Full Bleed dobi.nu/fullbleed
Rob Dobi saw the artistic potential of silhouetting the human form long before iPods stole the show. For anyone who has tinkered in graphic design the simplicity of Rob’s artwork, which forms the basis of the online t-shirt label known as Full Bleed, is irritatingly effective. Through the use of thoughtful imagery, tactful placement and bold colouring, Rob manages to adds depth and dimension to an otherwise plain range of American Apparel t-shirts. Whether you’re keen to purchase a bold new tee to get your friends talking, or just want to admire some provocative modern art, the Full Bleed range will appease your visual senses.
Lost at E Minor lostateminor.com
Anyone who’s humored the thought of being the next lead guitarist for AC/DC, and then thrown it in the too hard basket after five minutes of fruitless strumming, will appreciate the irony of Lost At E Minor. E minor is the guitar world’s easy chord, though with many creative souls having an attention span shorter than a goldfish with Alzheimers, Lost At E Minor is aptly named to characterize the majority of its avid readers. The site is stacked daily with a huge range of articles covering the latest in independent fashion, art, music and other creative delights. Subscribe to the newsletter and your A.D.D. will be cured for life.
Stereo Panda stereopanda.com
Ok, who gave Hello Kitty one too many red cordials? Stereo Panda has the charm of Japanese manga mashed with hyperactive colour schemes and lightly sprinkled with a touch of consumer-branding mockery. This effervescent clothing label has a knack of adapting their own signature panda bear into stereotypical corporate-style logos, such as the badges of fast food takeaway joints, motor cars and sporting teams. 80’s fluoro rules supreme in the Stereo Panda range of mens and ladies tees, sweaters and accessories. Be sure to slap on your sunnies before visiting, this site is ultra-bright!
The Cool Hunter thecoolhunter.com
The Cool Hunter – one could mistake the name of this site for yet another two dollar blog clogging the web. However, the intention is not accidental. The Cool Hunter embraces all that is kitsch about our modern world, exploring the latest in every imaginable facet of progressive design. If you want the coolest of the cool when it comes to interior design, retail concepts, consumer trends, online innovation, art, clothing, attitudes and ideas, The Cool Hunter is leading the chase.
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