Pop Culture Tees

The Daily Roundup 3.17.10 – If you pinch me, I’l bop you.

Stephen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:48:33 +0000

I don’t really have many green shirts, so ddon’teven think about pinching me today.

Better that you think about checking out today’’s Roundup:

Teefury: Stop!

$9 + shipping at Teefury

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DesignByHumans: Shooting Stars!

$21 + shipping at DesignByHumans

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Ript Apparel: Run For Your Life

$10 + shipping at Ript Apparel

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shirt.woot: Origami Lesson

$10 + shipping at shirt.woot

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5quidink: Triagain

$12 + shipping at 5quidink

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Wotto comes to the US and brought candy (and by candy, I mean discounts)

Stephen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:53:24 +0000

Internationally known apparel artist, wotto, has hopped the pond and has landed on the west coast of the US. To commemorate the move, he’s having a sale. (yeah, it’s not a clever line, but saving $$ is no joke.)

Buy something from the Wotto store and enter code, “USA” or “Moved” and get at least a 15% discount taken off your purchase. Decode the secret message at the bottom of the above image and you can get more, so fire up charmap and your text editor and guess away.

Check out the wotto shirts and save today.

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“The Party Werewolf” by Magnetic State

Stephen — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:42:32 +0000

Buy this shirt and show that werewolves are more about the party and not the whole, “Run after you and try to eat you” thing. Visit Save the Werewolves to learn about efforts to protect these and other endangered species. All proceeds from the sales of this shirt will benefit the World Wildlife Fund.

$15.99 + shipping at Magnetic State

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The Daily Roundup – I’m with Coco Puffs

Stephen — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:00:51 +0000

I just read that the designer of the I’m with Coco shirts is suddenly self sufficient. Good for him.

I’m with today’s Roundup:

Teefury: Toastbusters

$9 + shipping at Teefury

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Ript Apparel: Puppy Chow

$10 + shipping at Ript Apparel

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DesignByHumans: One World

$19 + shipping at DesignByHumans

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5quidink: You Are What You Eat

$12 + shipping at 5quidink

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shirt.woot: A Forbidden Love

$10 + shipping at shirt.woot

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T-Shirt Contest At ArtyBuzz.com

Liz — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:33:54 +0000

If you haven’t heard of them yet, then allow me to do a brief introduction:

ArtyBuzz is a UK based artists’ community for showcasing your art and selling canvas prints, Giclees, t-shirts and more. The company handles all the product and shipping; think Zazzle, but more artsy and more about community.

Right now they’re running a t-shirt contest for existing (and new) members with a chance to win credit from the site (use it to pick up some awesome artwork) and props via the site, blog and twitter.

You have until April 1st to join the site and enter. Get all the rules here.

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Jon Wye – A great shirt brand from inside the “Belt”way

Stephen — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:18:19 +0000

The Week’s Feature is: Jon Wye (http://www.jonwye.com)

We were originally contacted to run a feature on a DC themed shirt that Jon Wye created with artist, Alex Solis, but after looking that the website, a more in-depth feature was necessary. Check out this video:

After watching this video, I had a strange urge to think of phrases that included the word, “belt”.

Here is what I came up with:

- got it “under my belt”
- Hit “below the belt”
- one more “belt for the road” <-- Not recommended.
- "Belt one out”

That’s all I could remember.

If you are wondering why a belt maker is being featured on a site that showcases shirts, read on and you will see a great collection of tee designs that are not secondary to the belts, but rather first rate companions to great accessories.

We asked Jon Wye some questions about his site and here is what he had to say.

PCT: Describe your site and the concept behind it.

Clean and me. For the longest time I got it stuck in my head that I really needed to ‘fake it before I make it’, and so I was really focused on making a site that looked too serious. I took a step back and realized that much of what I am selling is me, and so the site needed to also focus on my journey as a designer which is woven throughout the site. But as far as design goes it really runs the gambit. I work with a lot of amazing artists and love telling people who they are… some folks like to keep those things secret. Basically if I had to narrow down a theme it would be “intelligence”. I want each of my shirts and belts to tell a story, be though provoking, and occationally I’ll do one that is just plain graphics fun.

Squirrel Nut Impossible

$29 + shipping. Shop sizes for men and sizes for women

PCT: What is unique about your site?

Definitely the rotating belts. Since I am becoming known for my belts I decided I needed to display them better than anyone else in the world. While outside at my local Farmers Market in DC selling my stuff in the hot summer sun I was designing the photo dome. It is amazing! 10 ft in diameter and perfectly lit on the inside. The belts sit on a rotating table that is connected to the computer and the camera is snapped every 8 degrees… giving us rotatable belts.

PCT: What factors motivated you to start your site?

The true story of how it started…. I was dating a girl. Isn’t that how all good things start, with a muse. We started making belt buckles as a craft project, and so when she left to move her life to Barcelona, Spain (a move planned before we met) I kept going. I had a lot of time on my hands and I didn’t want to feel left behind. So I turned that into a strength and pushed forward!

Breakfast At the Capitol

$29 + shipping. Shop sizes for men and sizes for women

PCT: Do you just offer T-shirts?

My T-shirt line is comparable in size with most with independent t-shirt labels, but it’s my belt line that distinguishes me.

PCT: How often should we see new designs?

I used to be lazy at updating. Not on purpose, just so busy. But recently I’ve just hired my first full time employee and so we are really streamlining things. We’re trying to get new things out once a month, with launches of new things every three months.

Biscuitbox Breakfast

$29 + shipping. Shop sizes for men and sizes for women

PCT: Where are you located and do your shirts ship from the same area?

They are not only located in the same area, but made here. My shirts are all printed down the road by a friend of mine with a small shop. The belts, dog collars, wrist cuffs are all made by Jeff (first employee) and I in my small two-car garage workshop. It’s amazing what we’ve been able to do in such a small space.

PCT: Do you offer international shipping?

Of course, just not to Nigeria (shakes fist as scammers). Right now it’s a flat $3 for international shipping. Postal rates went up so it will probably jump to $5 but it’s still way lower than most can even come close to offering. The reason we can do it is we absorb some of the shipping cost to help our international customers and so we can reach out to more of them. And all order over $65 are free shipping, both domestic and international.

Wonder Weasel

$25 + shipping. Shop sizes for men

PCT: Going forward, what can we expect from your site?

Graphic leather wallets, graphic leather guitar straps, graphic vegan belts (probably a year away on this one), more wrist cuffs, and graphic leather watch bands. AND a ton of new t-shirts. We have signed up some really good artists this year! We’re stockpiling baby!!!

PCT: Open round. Say anything you want.

As an entrepreneur a little penny-pinching is necessary so you can reinvest in your company… buy a Flobee! To my customers/fans: As long as you keep supporting me and giving me great feedback I will continue to design cool stuff, and always try my hardest to have as much of my line as I can made in the USA, and especially local craftsman when I can find them.

Ant Crossing

$29 + shipping. Shop sizes for men and sizes for women

That Last Paragraph

I see big things ahead for Jon and the crew over at JonWye.com. His story is a great example of handmade entrepreneurship and how hard work and perseverance can take you to the top. As a matter for fact, check out this video:

Expect to see much more in the future and shop today so you can say that you knew about them when they were, “indie”.

Since it is also a belt site, check out this zombie belt

$65 + shipping at Jon Wye

Links in this article:

JonWye.com
About Jon Wye
Alex Solis
Eastern Market in DC

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“Giraffe Crush” by Tiny Kitten Teeth

Stephen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:03:59 +0000

It’s love at first sight for this couple, but it’s not going to work out. She is from the rich side of the tracks, and, well, he is a machine that rides on them.

A nice shirt from New Zealand Web Comicers, Tiny Kitten Teeth. Check them out, and pick up a shirt.

$18.25 + shipping at TopatoCo c/o Tiny Kitten Teeth

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The Chop Shop and WellDone get together to support clean water

Stephen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:29:41 +0000

Lack of clean water is a problem that people all around the world face each and every day, even in developed countries. We don’t really pay much attention to the quality coming out of our tap because we can choose to buy clean bottled water. Unfortunately, many cannot afford the same luxury and die waiting for a solution.

The Chop Shop has teamed up with WellDone.org to raise awareness of clean water challenges worldwide and to help bring drinkable water to developing countries. You can help buy purchasing a shirt. It’s a really simple equation:

You buy a shirt + WellDone secures clean water = Healthier people

All proceeds from the sale of each shirt will benefit WellDone.org. You can also make a direct donation to Welldone, but why not get a cool shirt at the same time.

Water By Numbers – Men

$23 + shipping at Chop Shop Store

Water By Numbers – Women

$23 + shipping at Chop Shop Store

F.y.i., it only takes $8k to build a well to serve 2000 people. Each shirt shows that you care about clean water and gets them closer to each goal.

You can help if you take it, One Shirt at a time!

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The Daily Roundup 3.10.10 – Back in the Saddle

Stephen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:00:30 +0000

Everyone seems to have suggestions to cure jetlag, but a good sleep is all it takes to get you back on track.

Let’s all get on track and check out today’s Roundup.

shirt.woot: Let’s Curdle

$10 + shipping at shirt.woot

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5quidink: Turn Soonest to the Sea

$12 + shipping at 5quidink

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Ript Apparel: What did you call me?

$10 + shipping at Ript Apparel

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Teefury: Who’s Your Daddy

$9 + shipping at Teefury

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Get great shirts for 1/2 price at the Design By Humans $9 mystery sale.

Stephen — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:52 +0000

Everybody likes a good sale. How about getting a shirt that normally sells for $19 or $21 for only $9?

Head on over to Design By Humans and put the mystery shirt in your cart, pick a size, and DBH will select your shirt for you. Imagine your excitement when you open your delivery package and discover your design for the very first time. 1/2 the price with all the style and 100% Design By Humans quality.

Grab your $9 and shop now.

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Pop Culture Tees

The Daily Roundup 3.17.10 – If you pinch me, I’l bop you.

Teefury: Stop!

DesignByHumans: Shooting Stars!

Ript Apparel: Run For Your Life

shirt.woot: Origami Lesson

5quidink: Triagain

You might also enjoy:

Wotto comes to the US and brought candy (and by candy, I mean discounts)

You might also enjoy:

“The Party Werewolf” by Magnetic State

You might also enjoy:

The Daily Roundup – I’m with Coco Puffs

Teefury: Toastbusters

Ript Apparel: Puppy Chow

DesignByHumans: One World

5quidink: You Are What You Eat

shirt.woot: A Forbidden Love

You might also enjoy:

T-Shirt Contest At ArtyBuzz.com

You might also enjoy:

Jon Wye – A great shirt brand from inside the “Belt”way

Squirrel Nut Impossible

Breakfast At the Capitol

Biscuitbox Breakfast

Wonder Weasel

Ant Crossing

You might also enjoy:

“Giraffe Crush” by Tiny Kitten Teeth

You might also enjoy:

The Chop Shop and WellDone get together to support clean water

You buy a shirt + WellDone secures clean water = Healthier people

Water By Numbers – Men

Water By Numbers – Women

You might also enjoy:

The Daily Roundup 3.10.10 – Back in the Saddle

shirt.woot: Let’s Curdle

5quidink: Turn Soonest to the Sea

Ript Apparel: What did you call me?

Teefury: Who’s Your Daddy

You might also enjoy:

Get great shirts for 1/2 price at the Design By Humans $9 mystery sale.

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