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2011-01-13T20:06:00.000-08:00

Origin68 is a Manchester based t-shirt company which believes they can change the world with their tees. And hey, why not? They stand for everything I love about t-shirts, wearable art. A t-shirt can reflect an idea or provoke thought and inspiration and that is what "Being Human" does for me. Oh and as a side note they are making an effort to make all of their t-shirts with organic cotton from here on out. Enjoy!

WTF Friday: TapouT or Just Tapped?

2011-01-07T15:12:00.000-08:00

Is this tee by TapouT just about as tapped at Mel Gibson these days or what?

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DBH New Year Sale!

2011-01-06T20:23:00.000-08:00

Design By Humans is having another sale! So this is your opportunity to get all of those shirts you didn't get over the holiday season.

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Unwound... Get It Goin!

2011-01-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

Who hasn't felt a bit "Unwound"? I have felt that way for a while now and that is about to change. This t-shirt by Fullbleed was my inspiration. Sometimes work, school, money, teachers, kids, relationships, the world, friends, family, the economy can wear us down. Unwinding is great and can be a relief at times, but settling and feeling beat down isn't. Brush off all of the stuff that bogged you down and find what makes you happy and Get It Goin!

Check out three new tees by Fullbleed, including this one!

Shark Tooth Time

2010-10-17T19:49:00.000-07:00

Green Tee Clothing Co. is... you guessed it a green t-shirt company. They do not make any crazy claims of being environmentalists, but simply a company with a vision to make clothing in the most responsible way they know how. How do they do this you may ask? They create tees which are made out of sustainable fabrics and print them using water-based inks. If this wasn't good enough they also donate proceeds to conservation organizations. Over here at tshirttheory we absolutely love companies like Green Tee Clothing Co. which push the envelope and try to do good in the world.

There will always be something exciting about sifting through the sand and finding a shark tooth. Sifting though their site I found my "Shark Tooth". I love the simplicity in this design and the colors used, it has such a beach feel to it and a breathe of fresh air. I have never been the type to wear a shark necklace, however I would definitely rep this "Shark Tooth" tee. You can pick this bad boy up for $32, which is a good price in my eyes. Quality and change sometimes come at a little price, but it is always worth it down the road. Now go pick one of these "green" tees up. Go now, I'm serious! haha

Awaken & Check Out The Sale!

2010-09-30T15:03:00.000-07:00

Head over to Awaken and take advantage of this incredible sale!

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Hell Hath No Fury

2010-09-21T06:47:00.000-07:00

Just looking around over at Cotton Factory and I found this bad boy, "Hell Hath No Fury". Even though this tropical storm probably caused some pretty terrible damage there is something almost mesmerizing and calm about this. Printed on American Apparel Fine Jersey Knit Tee for $15.99 you can't go wrong on this one.

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Nothing More American Than A Sale!

2010-09-16T16:23:00.000-07:00

Nothing more American than a sale! Get great deals online and in stores over at American Apparel.

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Happy Birthday Ugmonk

2010-09-13T16:32:00.000-07:00

Ugmonk celebrates it's second Birthday with a very fun new product. Check out the 2nd Anniversary Collector's Set Limited Edition typography t-shirt. With only 200 created, this t-shirt will not disappoint you.

Included in the set:
      - t shirt
      - wooden box-burned logo
      - laser etched and numbered wooden coin
      - sticker
      - signed 2nd Anniversary collector's card

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CrazySexyCool

2010-09-07T16:35:00.000-07:00

Friends and family are great but can you work with them? For many the answer is no! Fortunately for the crew over at Rander aka, Rise and Resist, they get along just fine with their friends and family. Oh and did I mention they make some delightful t-shirts in the process?

Randr aims to deliver fresh designs which rise above the mass produced trends. Nothing about this brand is mediocre. Take a look at the "Dead Sea" t-shirt to the right to see what I mean. The group TLC had an album called CrazySexyCool. I would describe this t-shirt as just that, with a hint of darkness. If you like this design and what Randr stands for check them out!

DBH End of Summer Sale!

2010-08-31T16:48:00.000-07:00

Have you wanted a Design By Humans t-shirt for a while but said you didn't have the money? Well here is your opportunity to capitalize! All shirts are on sale for only $15, so head over quick because the sale ends soon!

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Vaughn de Heart Discount

2010-08-30T16:25:00.000-07:00

Do you like discounts? Who doesn't? So head over to Vaughn de Heart to get some discounted prices on some pretty sick t-shirts. They have one more week of their 2 shirt and 3 shirt deals. Take advantage of this great offer because it ends this Friday! Don't miss it, hurry, hurry, hurry!

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Have You ever heard of Ever?

2010-08-25T17:47:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard of Ever? It is a clothing company started by the former VP of Quiksilver, Jason Bleick. I first got into Ever a few years back when someone treated me to one of their hoodies. I was hooked! The hoodie was ridiculously comfortable and I got the question, "where did you get that", a ton! It was not long before that I had a few of their tees.

When I think of Ever, I think of the quality behind their products. Every time I throw on something by them I get that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. Perhaps that is just because their stuff is so comfy. I will say the t-shirts run a little long and they are super thin.

Ever clothing can run on the expensive end, but they do have sales and you should certainly take advantage of them when you can. Above is, "Viva La Cuba" which was originally $66 but is now down to $26. This particular t-shirt also comes in white, so go check it out. And now when someone asks, "have you ever heard of Ever", you can say yes.

WTF Friday: The Losers Circle

2010-08-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

Let me start by saying I really like some Ecko Unltd. stuff. I don't own any, but some stuff isn't bad at all. This bad boy is not something I like and it is called the "Winner's Circle", but should be called the "Loser's Circle". I wonder why Miss Lohan chose this one...

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Being Violent Never Felt So Good

2010-08-19T06:25:00.000-07:00

New Violent Elegance website and they are celebrating! You can buy two t-shirts and get the third one free (they choose). Why not pick up "The V Tee", shown above? But hurry because the sale ends August 31st, so buy, buy, buy.

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Random Objects Are Inspiring

2010-08-18T17:44:00.000-07:00

Have you ever stumbled upon something that just makes you feel right. Well, Random Objects makes me feel right. They take quotes and proverbs and put them on cotton for us to wear. Some come in text format, while others in imagery.

I typically am not a big fan of t-shirts with text only, I simply find them boring. However, I find this shirt fun, fresh, and inspiring. "Vision Test" not only tests your eyes, but it tests who you are and makes you look deep. The quote is from Helen Keller and reads, "The only thing worse than being blind is having sight and no vision." This company and tee are about taking back our dreams and believing. I love this.

On a side note they print on American Apparel t-shirts so we know they are ethical, but who would expect anything else from Random Objects. You can pick this bad boy up and others like it for $21 and oh yeah, you get a free sticker too!

WTF Friday: Job Breaker Tee

2010-08-13T12:48:00.000-07:00

If I had to wear this t-shirt I would have jumped out of the plane a lot sooner than this guy did! Here is a Christian Audigier t-shirt on DrJays.com, called "Heart Breaker", also known as the "Job Breaker". Oh and it's on sale, only $74.99, down from $176. Only? Talk about a heart breaker!

WARNING: SHIRT IS SO UGLY IT CAN MAKE YOU DO CRAZY THINGS, SUCH AS JUMP OUT OF AN AIRPLANE!

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And The Winner Is...

2010-08-12T17:27:00.000-07:00

DBH announced the winner of the Stone Temple Pilots contest today. And the WINNER is... Episode33. The name of this one is "Hold Your Hand", and it certainly held the attention of the band, because they actually chose this one! Even if your not a fan, this is a fun one -- nice and simple.

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Take Care!

2010-08-10T18:31:00.000-07:00

If you're a low maintenance type of person, Simplified Clothing is the store for you! This company truly lives up to their name providing comfortable tees in simple styles. This simple isn't an insult -- if you check out the clothes you'll see these simple tees have some pretty witty messages.

Unfortuantely ladies, this one isn't really for you as Simplified Clothing keeps it real simple when it comes to the options for the ladies. Guys, however, this one is worth a good look! These guys make some pretty great hats, sweatshirts and sweaters, and of course -- T SHIRTS!

You won't break the bank with this one, but don't expect thrift store prices -- the cheapest tank is priced just under $20 and the most expensive garment available is $35. Not too bad, mom and dad won't be too mad about this purchase -- happy shopping!

WTF Friday: The Beautiful Tees... Not So Much

2010-08-06T07:46:00.000-07:00

This may be a top seller at Ed Hardy but it is a top dud on our list -- it definitely compliments Manson's hair-face contrast though!

This Is presTEEgious

2010-08-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

These guys have their bases covered -- if you're looking for a simple design on a plain shirt, they have it. If you're looking for an eye catching design on a bold tee, they have it. And if you're looking for something somewhere in between -- guess what, they have it! Prestigious has created a remarkably diverse market. As I said before whether you're into wearing art or sporting a cool tee with a logo, Prestigious has a shirt for everyone.

"Hand made by human beings" is the company's logo and words to live by. Prestigious prints are both created and produced only in the United States and screened on American Apparel tees to ensure fair trade and ethical treatment of workers. So if the shirts themselves haven't got you ready to type your credit card number, knowing you're $20 is being well spent will help you push the "add to cart" button!

Prestigious offers men's and women's shirts in regular sizes which are priced incredibly reasonably. Shirts range from $14 (on sale) to $22 -- but I'd hurry because once the sizes are bought out that's it! Check these guys out!

Rock-Paper-Scissors

2010-07-28T18:29:00.000-07:00

This one is for the kids of the 90's who can really appreciate a good laugh. Snorg Tees produces quality shirts with jokes we've been recycling throughout our lives and highlighting games we recall as apart of some of our fondest childhood memories. I assure you, these tees are not dated many of them are snapshots of pop culture throughout the past two decades.

Snorg offers a variety of shirts priced fairly at $18.95 per shirt -- each shirt is available in men's and women's standard sizes. If you're 2XL or 3XL, be prepared to throw in an extra buck or two as these guys charge for the extra material. Also, if you're looking for a good joke in the cold winter months or while lounging around you are in luck! Snorg offers a sweatshirt version with their knee-slapping logos.

The founders of this small company as are cool as the clothing they produce -- they chose fun instead of careers they weren't fit for. What sets Snorg apart is their value of improvement; they welcome suggestions and also t-shirt ideas, so don't be shy, check out Snorg!

Facing Reali-tee

2010-07-22T17:29:00.000-07:00

This company keeps its creative juices flowing as the owners constantly seek fresh ideas from viewers like you! Creative minds are invited to submit their ideas for cool tees; and if selected not only are you rewarded by having your design on Spraygraphic's website but you'll also be $200 richer and receive a $50 gift certificate to the store.

Spraygraphic produces witty and thought-evoking tee's, long-sleeves, hooded sweatshirts and polos. The tees are the opposite of my last post, priced from a very affordable $16 to $6! This tee is cleverly inspired by Al Gore's Film: An Inconvenient Truth, and the tee's appropriately titled "An Inconvenient Scoop".

The Spraygraphic Community is run by two cool recent Arizona State grads who pride themselves on activism and protecting our environment. The guys gain brownie points for their charitable acts of donating t-shirts and money to a variety of charities in need. Like I said, these guys keep Spraygraphic fresh by inviting consumer input -- they extend that invitation to charities too!

Parlez-vous français?

2010-07-19T15:44:00.000-07:00

My french may be a little rusty but fortunately my taste isn't; and neither is OLOW's. Our featured clothing company is our favorite type of company: organic! This french men's wear clothing company resides across the Atlantic in the birthplace of "chic" -- France.

These natural tees are quality shirts, but they are a pretty penny -- so if you want to sport one of these cool designs you have to be willing to reach into your pocket! The tees are a standard 32 euro a piece -- but the cool French humor comes free of charge!

If you're on the fence, check out OLOW chances are you will see something you like and if you're not interested in their tees, they also offer a variety of hooded sweatshirts, zip-up sweatshirts and button ups that would be a stellar addition to any wardrobe!

Ole, Ole, Ole!

2010-07-14T16:51:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago, during the tournament, I posted about the official tee shirt of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and decided to revisit the idea after Sunday's game. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was among this summer's most exciting and watched sports competition -- and Sunday's game filled with constant ups and downs for both the Netherlands and Spain brought the summers soccer epidemic to a dramatic end. Spain's official championship tee is available now for a cool $24.95 in Spain-red with logos that read "Impossible is Nothing" and "Campeones del Mundo" (Champions of the World).

The champs don't stop there -- if red isn't your color you can choose you can choose a navy or white world cup champions t-shirt. These tees are also available for a reasonable price, but I'd act quickly because they won't last forever!

Be apart of Spain's unbelievable summer victory and check out FIFA.com for official championship gear!