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Is it oak and steel? Is it that feeling deep down in your gut when you’ve eaten one too many bagel dogs? Well, maybe Pretty Hammer is all of those things and more.

But mostly it’s a clothing company.

Founded in 2005 by Sage Smith and Jeffrey Butterworth, Pretty Hammer is a clothing company that was brought to life with a simple objective: let’s make cool clothes that we’d actually wear.

From the illustrated artwork to tee shirt design to signature tags to the website, Pretty Hammer is a handcrafted brand. Each Pretty Hammer shirt has a story, both figuratively and literally.

Every shirt design is hand drawn and put through the wringer, worked and reworked several times before making it to production. Once it has been chosen for print its story is written (literally) and off it goes.

“Beyond the selling of shirts and addressing our creative itch, we’re very serious about philanthropy with the company. I have a shirt in production right now we’ll be selling on the site that 100% of the proceeds will go to the Save Darfur foundation”.

“We also have plans for many other charities to contribute to in the future as well. Of course we want to sell shirts, get bigger and make money, but we’ve made a point to have charitable donations be a part of our earnings and that has held true”.

Jeffrey Butterworth, Founder of Pretty Hammer

Burden Clothing is a brand with a message.

With a focus on Afro-Caribbean culture, Burden creates pieces based on people, places and things that have not only impacted their own cultures but the world as a whole.

The company’s name is a play on the Rudyard Kipling poem “White Man’s Burden”.

They aim to show that “…through great heroes, Caribbean people can stand up and be accounted for. They are proof that from desolate, desperate situations can come dominance, excellence and glory”

The first run of tees showcase such figures as Peter Tosh, Walter Rodney, The Mighty Sparrow, Roberto Clemente and more.

• Burden Clothing,
• Burden Clothing, on the place to be.

Photo Credits: Malinda “Yum Yum” Bell: Group_Mural, Tosh1, Rodney. Clemente, Khalilah Branch.

Lifelounge Magazine have asked 22 of the sweetest artists and designers from around the world to come up with their own t-shirt design based on one of 22 delicious flavours.

Each design will then be printed onto 22 limited edition tees and made available exclusively for 22 days on lifelounge Proceeds from all sales going to charity to help feed the homeless.

For more info visit Lifelounge

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Through poetic, inspirational phrases and beautiful imagery, 302 specializes in creating tees that empower the individual to express their internal strength and solidify the belief they have in themselves.

Not only are all 302 tees sweatshop-free, but they also have strong values which uphold the view of a more progressive, yet individualistic world.

Select quantities and limited reprints ensure that tees will not reach mainstream saturation in an effort to maintain the respect for each individual’s uniqueness.

ISSO is a T-shirt company with a heart, conscience and sense of humor so you should expect to see forthcoming tees that all reflect those values around which the company was created.

Regie Solomon, ISSO :

“Our goal is for 100,000 people to wear Mariage is so Gay these shirts in support of marriage equality, both straight and gay”

Kristian from Negrete:

“After a long and dirty Spring hibernation, we have awoken with the best designs in the history of Negrete, just ready for the British drizzle!

10 New Tee’s. With names like: Oral, Gun Control, Kilo, Human Plough, Bomb, Drugs and Money in the Bank you know we got your back!

Loads of Negrete classics also reduced by 25% for a limited time, and all with free postage! We’re just too good to you…

So don’t sleep. Come see for yourself. negrete

One Love”.

Shirtlog.com is a blog about t-shirts. It tries to find those shirts that stand out from the crowd, and give you a possibility to escape from the uniformity.

Founded in 1999, APB (American Pig Brand) is a streetwear clothing brand based in San Diego, California.

APB has established a brand based on the concept of the unique and often excessive aspects of American culture. From SUV’s, to 24 hour drive-thrus, to pre-approved platinum credit cards, America’s super-sized lifestyle is extraordinary.

The brand’s graphics and logos balance current trends and style, as well as portray the core concept. The nature and tone of the APB voice is clever, witty, humorous, and well styled. It encompasses commercialism, politics, pop culture, and topical issues.

The APB concept of satirizing the establishment is not a new one but it’s unique brand and identity are. It celebrates the American way – our freedom, our individualism, and our quirks. It acknowledges that we, as Americans, like to be our own spokespersons and proudly display our points of view and expressions.

The current range includes t-shirts, polos, sweatshirts, bags, visor beanies, caps, shorts, belts, and various unique accessories and is available on their website (and The Blog) and as well as in their new flagship store in san diego.

The Watcher Tee by GRBG/garbege, Black Screen Print on 100% Cotton White T-Shirt with “Red” Lurex Stitching across the back shoulder. Features staring eyes with Pirate image reflection.

AVAILABLE AT:
Karmaloop, Harvey Nichols, Dubai - Liful, Korea
Lounge, Toronto - Neverland, Japan - Sneaker Bistro, Long Island, NY - Suru, LA - Secret Society, Queens, NY - Endustry, Philly, PA - Get Laced, Seattle, WA - Platform NYC Bronx, NY - Sole Estate, Miami, FL - Closet 93, NYC - Choices, Bermuda - Da Closet, Bklyn, NY - Dream Chaser, Bklyn, NY - Exposure, Norfolk, VA - Height, Japan

Dopie: Naked Shoes for Naked People !

2×4 is a limited edition range of 8 t-shirts featuring the artworks of Noah Butkus, Emil Kozak, Regular Product and Jeff Canham. 4 artists with 2 designs each.

Sold in runs of 200 (across S, M, L, XL) these are a slim fit t on mid weight cotton, all custom cuts and only $45.00 Australian Dollars.

There are 3 runs a year and the second series is dropping in 3 months time. This will feature Josh Petherick, Mark Owens, Monaux and Alex Trochut.

26-27-28-29 July : Amsterdam Street Lab !

• 4 days,
• 1 Venue, 6 buildings,
• 5 exhibitions,
• 40 fashion shows,
• 60 Streetfashion designers,
• 40 Dj’s,
• 10 Worshop,
• 10 films,
• Sneaker Pimps expo …

With Excusez la mode, Art Force One, We Are Aiko, etc. (We will be there too).

Pimp my Marx is the June Contest Winner over at A better tomorrow.

It shows a surreal illustration of the good old Karl Marx in really unique style designed by Martin Krusche who is one of the people behind Berlin Brand Yackfou.

WRONGWROKS got some new tees for the summer, collaboration with SUMMIT SHOP in Taipei and also BASARADAN ’s new collaboration Tee!

Check it out, also some new edition of Kate Moss in tiffany blue and green swarovski on white tee, don’t miss the AP of the Superstar-trooper AP prints from NELLY DUFF GALLERY IN UK !

Extraverage is a personal portfolio of Karoly Kiralyfalvi aka Drez.

Extraverage is what he do, this brand covers his products in graphic design. His influence and inspiration depends on his past and everyday life, plus naturally comes from music, different magazines, nature, websites and stunning books.

He is always keeping himself busy with personal projects, trying to focus more on self-promotion. The works are trying to represent a big range of all his experiences and influences. He mixes medias like custom spraycans, shoes, skateboard decks, all from different subcultural scenes. The buckle of them is the graphic design what always have a unique story.

He has been working in the scene since 2000. Extraverage is his personal portfolio, the content shows up tons of selected works from his past and present.