Tag Archives: T-shirt design

June 22, 2010

Hola! Diego!

Maradona is one of my all time heros, and not just in sports. I don’t particularly idolize many people, but he is an exception. Aside from being the greatest player of his time, he is a real human being, not the usual boring and predictable celebrity. Outspoken and funny, troubled and genius, a saint and a sinner.

Watching Maradona as the manager of a great Argentina team is almost as fun as watching him play. I love the way he kisses and hugs each player when they come off the field. I love the way he paces like a little Napoleon on the sidelines. The Argentina players will play their hearts out for this guy and as the World Cup progresses, one can’t help but think that Maradona, could be the X factor in this World Cup.

When Some Product started, the very first collection of graphics ever designed and produced was entitled “BADASS”. They were dedicated to the real “badasses” in the world of sports. Without much hesitation Maradona was my very first choice for the upcoming line as he literally epitomizes the term.

The Maradona graphic was also featured on a cut and sew line of “BADASS” women’s dresses, that were available at select boutiques in North America and Japan that same season. Also visible on the dress are the Reggie Jackson and Dr. J designs. The dress was featured in a Flaunt magazine editorial that same season.

…..And from Germany, a different take on a Maradona t!!!! Amazing.

June 1, 2010

Hi Hitler! Lets Party !

20th century’s most hated tyrant, gets a Nu Rave make over, complete with hip hop “Kanye” shades on this insane and amazing example of a street t-shirt graphics from Bangkok. Seeing as Thailand was quite removed from the events and horrors of WW2, Hitler is usually depicted in the same way, as say, Marilyn, Che or The Sex Pistols, basically just another pop culture image.

May 22, 2010

I loved my adidas, but I love N.W.A. more.

One of my favorite bands of all time and one of my favorite tees.

This killer N.W.A. tee came from a trade for a pair of blue shell toe Adidas years ago. Who cares about the shell toes anyway!!

April 16, 2010

Petroleum By-Product

Petroleum By-Product is an awesome, new-wave tinged band from Vancouver, NOT a duo of dreadlocked Dutch eco-warrior rave Dj’s !!!

After weeks, of literally being held at gun point in a dungeon like studio, by the very Spector like Soulkid1 aka Lord Godfrey, these guys are ready breathe in the fresh air of East Hastings and synth their way into our little hearts, tonite (April 16, 2010) at the Rickshaw theatre.

Last week, Sally from PBP stopped by Mycommunitee.com to get a tee made from their Superficial Artificial album cover. A very limited number of these tees may be available for purchase directly from the band.

April 11, 2010

AHHH-nold the Great!!!

Fresh of the Mycommunitee.com press. Arnold maybe running a broke-ass California into the ocean but he was in fine championship form in the 70’s. This fine specimen of a tee is available in limited edition at the Some Product studio and Zoo Zhop in Vancouver.

March 21, 2010

Keiichi Tanaami X Beams

Tees designed by the great Japanese artist and designer Keiichi Tanaami. These were presented to me by the head of Beams T, during a meeting in Tokyo. They consistently produce some of the best graphic tees in the world.

March 15, 2010

Lamborghini meet The Grid

I am a huge fan of 80’s graphics and particularly the many uses of THE GRID. It basically makes everything look like Tron.

February 15, 2010

El Ballistico the Magician

A very early t-shirt from Some Product for the magician El Ballistico. The design was hand drawn on a napkin and was digitally “remastered” by my friend Pete Digiboy. The tees were sold by El Ballistico right off the side of the stage after each performance. Only about 50 were made. There is talk of a limited edition re-print of the El Ballistico tee, to be sold exclusively at El Kartel in Vancouver.

The original “after school special” El Ballistico tee from a photo by Ricky The Tongue. Layout and additional design by Pete Digiboy.

A few rare photos of the missing magician El Ballistico and his assistants in his prime.

Photos: Ricky the Tongue

February 12, 2010

Sex Metal

Sex Metal was a term used to describe 80’s Judas Priest album covers by a Japanese friend of mine. It is a yet to be released line of tees from Some Product. Most designs are in development stages. Samples and very limited runs are printed by Mycommunitee.

Human fulfillment is only possible through the abandonment of the self……..

February 12, 2010

Fiorucci

Fiorucci, is a super fun and sassy fashion label out if Italy. It was very active in it’s heyday in the 70’s and into the 80’s. This tee has been a favorite since it mysteriously appeared in my possession years ago.