Well, design tends to go in circles. Starting at one point and finishing at the same point (normally in more black and minimalistic shapes but the same point none the less). The t-shirt printing concept has evolved and de-evolved on continuous occasions and continues to do so as designers worldwide continue to strive for that 'breakthrough' they believe the genre needs. At the same time there are those more human creeds who believe that the t-shirt, just like the lamppost and the public urinal, is an opportune canvas for self-expression and a display of talent. In this illustrious day and age, success and a chance at notoriety is not so much the aim as is the joy of creating. In this vain I take my hat off to the thousands of amateur designers across the globe who continue in their relentless pursuit of creative happiness. I drink to those who do it well and those who do it not so well. I want to start by acknowledging the talent of Greg Tippet who threw together a t-shirt design 'over the weekend' and displayed it amicably on his blog.
Concept: audio cassettes (who have cleverly replaced the previously iconic vinyl record as the cool thing that's 'out').
Colours: black & white (can't really go wrong).
Verdict: If you enjoy a vast array of t-shirts in your closet so that you can daily stun your friends and associates with what appears to be a diverse range of cool apparel you have stashed away, this one is probable a nice addition. Simple concept and a relatively nice print makes for a wearable t-shirt, but as to whether you'll turn heads at 10 paces, I doubt it. Expect the occassional "nice t-shirt" (most likely from someone who already knows about your love of obscure wears.
Verdict: If you enjoy a vast array of t-shirts in your closet so that you can daily stun your friends and associates with what appears to be a diverse range of cool apparel you have stashed away, this one is probable a nice addition. Simple concept and a relatively nice print makes for a wearable t-shirt, but as to whether you'll turn heads at 10 paces, I doubt it. Expect the occassional "nice t-shirt" (most likely from someone who already knows about your love of obscure wears.
See Greg and his work at his website.
Additionally, I was surprisingly surprised by an article title I spotted: 'Rape Chic'. This term, I have no doubt, will quickly catch on and take the design world by storm - it works on so many levels. As to its immediate relevance, it is the moniker given by a certain community of feminists to a range of designs by 'Blood Is The New Black' being sold by Roger David. Their range includes photographic images of women naked and bound. Ok, ok, ok - it all boils down to the age old debate of where does artistic expression cross the boundaries of moral decency. If truth be told, if there's a designer for it then there is probable a buyer for it. Some say they t-shirts are part of a statement making abuse look fashionable. Others say it's just another 'on the edge' example of freedom of expression - it you don't like it, don't buy it. I say, images a lot worse than these are used in advertising, throughout the fashion industry and as a standard in most contemporary photographers portfolio. Its been done a thousand times before, so why the cafuffle. Some people are just looking for something to fight for (or against as the case may be).
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