Friday, June 15, 2007

Shogun and Geisha


Huck Gee has taken his fascination with Japanese feudal history to the next level and fused it with the 8 inch Dunny. The Shogun and Geisha finally appear out of history and legend (after much speculation) in 2 versions - red and blue - 300 of each color pair produced.

The Shogun Dunny protects the kingdom from the Eastern barbarians with an impressive collection of weaponry and disciplined combat technique. Each Shogun comes with full vinyl armor, tsuba, sashimono, densen, naginata, katana, wakizashi and geta.

The Geisha Dunny preserves the elegant ancient arts of Japan and entertains royalty through singing, music, dancing and light conversation. Each Geisha comes with a full patterned fabric kimono, obi, geta (sandals) and fan.

Shogun and Geisha Set

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Shirts That Text Back



Create your own t-shirts with your own personalized slogan and unique keyword or response with Reactee, an interactive concept that lets people respond to your custom slogan printed on your T-shirt tru text. Organizations, on the other hand, can make t-shirts with their keyword and use them to promote their causes. Reactee make shirts that are fun to wear, look good, and bridge the gap between the physical world, mobile communications and the Internet.

First, you visit Reactee and enter your slogan to be placed on your shirt such as "Am I Hot?" "Save the Reef?" "Like My Music". You also enter the message that those responding to your slogan will receive.

Wait a week or so for your custom t-shirt with your chosen slogan and keyword printed on it to be delivered to you, and then wear it out in public. Anyone who sees your T-shirt can react to your slogan by texting the keyword you placed on the shirt and calling 41411. They'll get a response containing that message you set. It might be fun if you have an extra $20 to spend on a custom T-shirt that says exactly what you want it to. - Reactee

Saturday, June 09, 2007

T-shirt folding machine -Probably the best thing to come out of France ever!

This video from All-Tribes shows how to make an amazing t-shirt folding machine just by using cardboard and a packing tape. People are getting lazy when they need help folding t-shirts. For those that never understood the "ninja folding technique" someone has created a new way to help us all have their clothes tidy. It's quite clever using just a few planks of cardboard. It is very useful and no college dorm room should exist without one of these t-shirt folding machine. It's quicker and the simplest method to properly fold your t-shirt like a pro.


ALLTRIBES
Uploaded by sw


The tshirt machine,
Oh the tshirt machine.
Most amazing device that has ever been seen!
Just turn the knob,
Put in a dime.
Slide in your shirt and in ten seconds time,
Your tshirt comes out!
See? Neat and clean as can be!


"Constructed almost entirely out of cardboardium alloy."

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Anti-DRM T-Shirt Design Design Contest

Torrentfreak is holding an Anti-DRM T-shirt design competition. There are 46 designs right now. Most are actually very funny. Check out all of the tshirt designs for this contest.

"We don’t like DRM, and we’re not the only one. Unfortunately, the majority of the movie companies and record labels still think it’s the best way to “protect” their music. Let us show them it’s not, it only hinders honest customers."




Id like this one to win.

Sunday, June 03, 2007

T-shirt Insurgency

What you will see when you click on our web site contains only a fraction of our ideas. By purchasing shirts and telling your friends about us, you make it possible for the many ideas currently locked up in our poorly ventilated minds to start a new better life on/at the helm of a staggeringly comfortable, non-sweatshop made t-shirt.

Maybe you have a friend with an odd sense of humor. Or a boyfriend who is in danger of becoming a cog or a trained seal. Our shirts can make your friend laugh or they can whisper explosions into your boyfriend's drowsy melon. Our t-shirts are here to serve.

They are also here to fight. Whether you are still deeply distressed by the meatpacking industry of the 1890's or some other contemporary danger to freedom, we are with you-- all the way, no matter what it is. The battle is not up on the podium or in artillery volleys. The battle has gone underground. Join the armies of subversion as they rearrange the borders of Absurdistan.

Here is our weaponized batch, enjoy. T-shirt Insurgency

Saturday, June 02, 2007

Design Your Own Custom T-shirt

Want to design your own t-shirt? Pistol Clothing allows you to design your very own custom t-shirt. They have over 6 t-shirt styles to choose. Designing your own t-shirt has never been easier. They are also offering bulk discounts on T-Shirt Screen Printing. Get started now, customize your own t-shirt, express your thought and let the world know tru your t-shirt design. Customize Your Own T-Shirt Now!

Pistol Clothing

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Behold the LG KE850 Prada Phone Released




Fashionistas attack!

When it comes to looks, functionality and prestige as a collective consideration, we are pleased to report that the Prada phone, priced at approximately US$847 (~S$1288), is like no other in recent times. It is a phone that's in a class of its own (for now) and will certainly make a great conversation piece or an exquisite gift. Furthermore, with a steep price tag, it also promises certain exclusivity for those who prefer purchases outside the mainstream.


-hardwarezone

Nice Nikon D40x Press T Shirt


Imitating the Nikon D40x with this capricious Tshirt.

Ubuntu Guy Wearing A Dell Tshirt


If you visit ubuntu, the ubuntu guy is wearing a dell tshirt.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Wet T-shirt




Looking for a wet t-shirt? There has been alot of queires for wet t-shirts. These Wet tshirts are used in wet T-shirt contest. It is a form of beauty contest in which the participating women usually wear a white or light colored T-shirt without a bra, while water, very cold water to be exact is being sprayed or poured onto them to make their clothing semi transparent. It is becoming increasingly popular.

Tshirt





If you found an interesting tshirt. Please post a comment and I would gladly blog about it.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Friday, February 02, 2007

Luxurious Cell Phones


Its not made of plastic or steel. The phone is made of african blackwood. So old is the wood the phone is made of. Two identical phones does not exist, as well as in the nature there are no two identical trees. The only phone with a 200 year old history.







Mobiado Luminoso
The Mobiado Luminoso is the worlds first 3G luxury mobile phone.
Price: $1,700




In contrast to other luxury phones, Black Diamond doesn't just dazzle, but has real value which outlasts the phone's life span. Fitted with only two diamonds - a small one on the navigation joystick and one on the back-side of the phone - style , luxury and the conciousness for quality are demonstrated. We are talking about a larger than 2 carat, highest quality diamond where all experts agree that cut, colour and clarity reach the highest grades of the scale. A GIA certificate with the certificate number engraved on the diamond by a laser is included. The diamonds are provided by Diamanthaus of Switzerland and are guaranteed to be conflict free.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

Help Promote Milk Banking Women's Cap Sleeve T-Shirt


These Breasts Save Lives

While milk banking is making a come back in the United States, there are still far fewer donors and processing centers than there is need. Help educate the public about the benefits of donor milk and the need for pumping moms to donate to human milk banks with shirts, mugs and stickers. 100% of all proceeds from this section go to support the Mother's Milk Bank of Ohio.

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Repeat: If it's Free, It's Me

Free T-Shirt with Burrito Purchase at Chipotle

Be one of the first 200 people to buy a buritto after 3pm on Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 and we'll hook you up with a free t-shirt.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

LET IT Bii



Speaking words of wisdom, let it bii. This shirt combines the best of both worlds: the Beatles and the Nintendo Wii! If you would like to add the Beatles we created to your Wii, you're in luck, they are set to mingle!
Our Wii#: 0437 5126 6207 7167
(Wii Menu > Message Board > Create Message > Address Book > Register > Wii)

Nerdy Shirts

Goodstrom, design your own Tshirt


Goodstorm allow non profit companies to inexpensively sell custom designed tshirts at a very affordable wholesale price. You can easily and quickly design tees, Tshirt using images from your computer or any other uploaded or stock images you have. They have good fonts as well. You can also buy just one - a men’s standard Tshirt, designed to your specific needs for only $15. Part of their earnings goes to charity.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

The T-shirt Evolution

By Clayton Lau

With every generation movie stars have worn them. Rock stars have shredded them. And celebrities have stripped them. Paris anyone? The t-shirt has been the fashion essential for over 70 years and probably another 70 years and more. So how did it get here and what does the future hold?

Origins - Call to Arms in Short Sleeves

The t-shirts humble beginnings can be traced back to the early 1930's. WWI European soldiers entrenched in mud wore the t-shirt as an undergarment. The advantages of the light cotton underwear were quickly adopted by the US military. By WWII the US Army and Navy had supplied the t-shirt as standard issue. T-shirts at the time were still considered underwear and not worn casually.

1950's - Cult Movie Bad Boys

With the help of a sweating Brando in the 1951 film "A Streetcar Named Desire", and later a brooding James Dean in "Rebel without a Cause" the t-shirt had moved to mainstream youth culture. By the time Elvis had gyrated, the teenage rebellion seed was planted and along with denim jeans the t-shirt had become the hot fashion statement.

1960's - From Beatniks to Vietnam

The 60's were well known for social upheavals and political events. Many subcultures developed from Beatniks, Mods, Rockers to eventually Hippy's. During the early 60's The Beatles had ignored the t-shirt opting for their trademark suits. But by the late 60's the haze of the Hippy generation had created the tie dyed t-shirt. Dunked in several buckets of colourful dyes it became a symbol of the psychedelic era and possibly one of the worst fashion crimes of the century. Other t-shirt styles were born including the ringer, muscle, v-neck and tank t-shirts. The invention of screen printing saw social and political slogans expressed on apparel especially for the anti war sentiments of Vietnam.

1970's - Your Disco Needs You

Rock emerged beating to death the Hippy's with their own sandals. The black t-shirt was now standard issue with printed logos of stadium rock Supergroups such as Led Zeppelin, ACDC and Pink Floyd. In the course of the mid 70's Surf apparel started appearing. Niche surfing brands such as Lightning Bolt, Billabong, Rip Curl and Quiksilver would later become big corporations. Athletic giants Adidas, Puma, Reebok and Nike also gained prominence with their branded printed tees, shoes and apparel. The decade was also known for it's many classic t-shirt motto's including the Smiley face, "Sh*t Happens" and "I love NY" which would see a revival after 911. Fonzie in the TV sitcom Happy Days paid homage to Brando and Dean 20 years before by reintroducing the blank white tee. In 1977 the Star Wars phenomenon had exploded. Star Wars t-shirts were everywhere for the tween. But for the twenty something's there was of course Disco. With movies like Saturday Night Fever and Thank God it's Friday the flared trousers and tight t-shirts became the usual 70's silhouette.

1980's - Fashion beep beep

The influence of music had an extreme effect on fashion in the 80's. The New Romantic movement in the early 80's had passed on the simple tee, opting for a more extravagant look. Remember Flock of Seagulls? On the opposite spectrum the Punk movement was in full flight with black ripped up tees, Doc Marten boots, piercing and lots and lots of hair gel.

By the mid 80's the Japanese fashion influence had caught on. Designers Yohji Yamamoto and Issey Miyake had reinvented the t-shirt to a large oversized kimono style cut. Katherine Hamnett in 1984 took it even further with the notable "Choose Life" print which was immediately embraced by Wham! in their video "Wake Me Up Before you Go Go". Not long after Frankie said "Relax" and The Smiths said "Meat is Murder" regurgitating the political t-shirt.

From the oversized tee stemmed the woman's "t-shirt dress" which developed into neon and day glow colours.

Springsteen brought the jeans and a t-shirt back to basics with rolled up macho sleeves during his Born in the USA phase. For the MTV generation Armani took the t-shirt to high fashion wearing the tee underneath a suit jacket. Of course the suit jacket sleeves were rolled up ala Crocket and Tubbs Miami Vice style (parodied exceptionally in that Friends episode).

1990's - Come As You Are

Surf tees saw a rebirth pioneered by new brands Stussy and Mossimo. Also adopted by Skaters long sleeve t-shirts became ever more popular. The Hypercolor t-shirt fad where the fabric changed colour with heat was very popular. Entertainingly if the wearer worked up a sweat big unsightly patches of colour change would occur around the armpits.

Again the influence of music came back into play. Hip Hop proved it wasn't a phase adopting at first Adidas as a brand. Later various Rap specific brands emerged such as Sean John and Phat Farm. Dance, Trance and DJing gained prominence and tighter and sleeveless t-shirts worn with baggy pants become the mode. Grunge anti-fashion also took the tee in another direction with a dark worn appearance.

21st Century Brand Child

According to branding experts Al and Laura Ries in the book "The Origin of Brands", as a product category evolves the category then diverges further into more categories. Like a tree some branches may whither and die while others will further grow and diverge again. This is probably best explained with the invention of the TV. The TV has diverged from the humble B&W television to many other categories. We now have CRT, Plasma, LCD, HDTV, Rear Projection, portable and widescreen.

There is no doubt that divergence has affected the t-shirt. The shape of the t-shirt itself has diverged to anywhere from tight, regular, hip hop loose to baby tee. With the advent of the Internet we've seen a boom in smaller t-shirt label startups. Now there are so many categories we are almost overwhelmed for choice. Some t-shirt/apparel categories are:

Skate Brands: Hurley International, Globe, Element, Volcom, World

Surf Brands: Billabong, Mambo, Rip Curl, Rusty Quiksilver which has diverged to girl surf category Roxy.

Snowboard Brands: Burton, Salomon

Hip Hop Brands: Sean John, Ecko, G-Unit, Phat Farm.

American Retro Classic Brands: Dickies, Von Dutch, Harley Davidson.

Martial Arts Brands: Drunken Munky and various Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris logos.

Funny t-shirts: Vote for Pedro. Jesus is my homeboy, White Castle.

Internet Brands: T-shirt Hell, Café Press, Threadless.

Sport Brands: Puma, Nike, Adidas, Reebok.

American Basic Brands: Hanes, American Apparel, Fruit of the Loom and GAP.

High fashion Brands: Tommy Hilfiger, Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein.

The Future

So which category branches will whither and die and which will survive to the next decade? Would you rather look like Eminem, Kelly Slater or Tony Hawks? And what is a t-shirt anyhow? Is it a simple apparel design with a coloured screen printed artwork featuring a hobby, sport, band or affluence that you may identify with? Or is it a product branded, marketed and directly mass produced for your particular demographic? Either way T-shirts have become a billion dollar industry.

What next for the now not so humble tee? We're seeing 21st century fibres like Gortex, Merino wool and Lycra blends being used. As for logos some growing trends seem to be the Video Game t-shirts, Internet t-shirts and Poker t-shirts. Will these be the next surf or skate brands? Quite possibly. Will others develop out of our favorite past times? Could there even be a Sudoku brand, a MySpace brand, Porn brand, or an iPod brand of t-shirts? Perhaps design your own the new black? One thing is certain; history has shown us that there will be even more diversification far into the next decades. The power of the t-shirt has never been greater. Awesome!

Clayton Lau is administrator and webmaster of t-shirt website http://www.delustar.com

Sunday, January 14, 2007

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