"Looking back, it’s pretty funny that it took this poster for me to finally realize how ridiculous it was to be doing something that made me so unhappy. It finally got me out of my rut and gave me the courage to take control of my situation and believe that I deserved to be happy." 

- Shannon Dunbar

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Life is about the people you meet. Share your story with @Holstee's This is My Life Project http://mylife.holstee.com

Has the @Holstee Manifesto impacted your life? Share your story http://mylife.holstee.com/you

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David Radparvar 
the designer.

Daves creative vision has driven everything from our progressive online shop experience to all physical products designed at Holstee. His dedication to simple, clean, functional design with a conscience has become the hallmark of Holstee.
@daverad

Fabian Pfortmueller
the organizer.

Fabian keeps us thinking about the big picture. From making sure we have money in the bank to ensuring we're all sprinting in the same direction, his focus helps us realize our priorities and simply kill it.
@pforti 

 

Michael Radparvar
the storyteller.

Mike's nonconforming approaches to outreach, press, and partnerships has enabled us to share the full story behind holstee far and wide. From Agent99, and the Lifecycle Film, to building up our community, his top goal is to let the world know what we do, but even more important, why we do it.
@michaelrad 

 

 

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The Holstee Alpacca Hat in this video is one of our favorite collaborations to date from a quality, comfort and functional perspective. To keep the focus on the hat, we decided to remove everything else possible.

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+ Just Launched: @Holstee Alpaca Hat, all you need to stay warm this winter http://hlst.ee/nudehatter
+ Just Watched: @Holstee Alpaca Hat. Look Good. Feel Good. Stay Warm http://hlst.ee/nudehatter

We shot this video in less than an hour on the Brooklyn Bridge, steps from our Dumbo office. From concept to final product wasn't more than a couple of days. Cameos from the holstee team include (in order of appearance):

Michael Radparvar, Mary Shouvlin, Fabian Pfortmuller, Eva Mohr, Thomas Reggi, Tylea Richards. Dave Radparvar Behind the Camera and Barry Pousman as the Star and editor.

Quick Details about The Hat.

+ Cable Knit from 100% Alpaca -- an annually renewable resource
+ Hypoallergenic, durable, and the highest quality for warmth & insulation
+ Hand knit by Peruvian Woman Artisans
+ One size fits all and suits both men and women
+ Available in two styles: Salt & Pepper and Graphite 
+ Ethically made and sourced in partnership with Emelime

Additional Assests

+ High Resolution images to download

+ Alpacca Hat Product Page

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• Fresh collaboration from @Holstee & @emiLimehc just in time for the cold: The Alpaca Hat http://hlst.ee/tuxJZJ
• Just launched! Beautiful Hand-knit 100% Alpaca Hat from @Holstee & @emiLimehc http://hlst.ee/tuxJZJ

The Highlights:

• Design collaboration with emiLime Handcrafted.
• Cable Knit from 100% Alpaca--an annually renewable resource
• Hypoallergenic, durable, and the highest quality for warmth, insulation & breathability
• Hand knit in Peru, ethically made and sourced
• One size fits all and suits both men and women
• Available in two styles: Salt & Pepper and Graphite

More info on the product page. 

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The @Holstee Dress: Made in Los Angeles from hemp & organic cotton, packs into its own pocket! http://hlst.ee/theholsteedress

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The @Holstee Original Tee: made in Los Angeles from hemp & organic cotton, packs into its own pocket! http://hlst.ee/theholstee

• Slim cut. The shirt is form fitting and complimentary for most body types.
• American Made. The tee is cut & sewn in Los Angeles, California.
• All Natural Fibers. The Tee is made using the softest blend of 60% Hemp and 40% Organic Cotton.
• Each piece is garment Dyed, meaning less dye is used in the process
• Minimal labeling and packaging. The tee packs right into the pocket, serving also as the perfect small pillow while on the road.
• Two color options: Mint tee with a Charcoal pocket and Concord Blue with a Slate pocket
• Manifesto Quote: Each shirt features a quote from The Holstee Manifesto. 
  • Mint Shirt: "This your life. Do what you love and do it often."
  • Concord Shirt: "If you don't like something, change it."

More information is available on the product page!

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Below are bullets and hi-resolution images to use if you would like to share news on this new design (which would be much appreciated! :). More information is also available on the product page.

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1. Now available by @holstee: a minimalist, non-leather alternative to your black wallet http://hlst.ee/theblackwallet
2. Just launched: The Black Wallet by @holstee + @peta http://hlst.ee/theblackwallet

About :: The Black Wallet

1. Similar to our Classic Holstee Wallet, The Black Wallet is made primarily from plastic bags collected from the streets of Delhi, India. Production from the wallets also help to provide mobile healthcare units and access to education for some of India's most marginalized.
2. The wallet is packaged in a black letter-pressed envelope made from elephant poo (similar to our greeting cards) and also comes with a black on black 5 x 7 letter-pressed card with the Holstee Manifesto printed on it.
3. In addition to the 10% of sales we lend to Kiva, 10% of sales from each black wallet sold will go towards increasing awareness for animal rights through PETA.

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This Friday, often referred to as 'black friday' we've decided to drop a symbolic curtain on our shop. This day is one of the rare times so many friends and family really get together in a meaningful way and it is unfortunate that it leads up to such a shallow hyper consumerist event. We're convinced there better ways to spend this time.

For more info, check our blog post by mary.

Below is an image of what visitors to our shop on Friday, November 25th will see. No worries, we'll be back the next day and many more after that :-)

For anyone planning to post about this, please hang tight on sharing the image below until the 25th.

Also, adbusters.org is also a great resource to learn more about this movement. Infact they initiated the first two hashtags below.

twitter hashtags to follow for this:

#occupyxmas
#buynothingday
#blackcurtainfriday 

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for print

The photos above are good to use in online posts, if you need something higher res, please get in touch with us via press@holstee.com.

About the Wallet

 

• Minimalist Design perfect space forthe essentials: credit cards, cash, and sliding window for your ID or transit card.
• Made from upcycled plastic bags and newspapers collected from the streets of Delhi.
• Production supports the impoverished; we've partnered with a non-profit in India determined to help those often referred to as 'rag pickers' by providing fair wage employment, education and healthcare for employees and their families.
• Each is one-of-a-kind in its pattern and style. From colored ads, cartoons, headline news, and classifieds no two wallets are the same.
• Available in Grey, Blue, Purple and Delhi Rang (mutli color)
• 100% biodegradable packaging

 

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The Lifecycle Video

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