I’ve made it to Wednesday! Episode 31 of Co-Tee TV features a new indie graphic tee brand based out of Wisconsin known as Thread Paradise. It’s a family run business started by brothers Steve and Derrik Chycinski. Steve does all the designing and Derrik does all the printing – how convenient! If you enjoy fun, humorous tees then Thread Paradise is just up your alley!
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Coty’s Thoughts:
Death by Thread Paradise .Pros: I love the color of this American Apparel T-Shirt and the imagery is simple yet thought provoking. It’s one of those that people will look at for while to try and figure what the heck it means. I love the fact that it features a screen printed label on the inner neck but wonder why Thread Paradise chose to keep the American Apparel neck tag on. Includes a custom hangtag for an added touch. If you dig Threadless type designs then I suggest you check out the rest of what Thread Paradise has to offer. Cons: Plain packaging, neck tag kept on. Available in both mens and womens sizes. Price: $19.98 (Free Shipping on orders of 2 o more shirts)
Glenn Jones from Glennz Tees never fails to impress! He latest shirt is called Death By Chocolate and it is a hoot! Diehard M&M fans might cringe but the typical chocolate fan will probably laugh-out-loud and then run to the vending machine. You can pick up Death By Chocolate from Glennz Tees now for just $19.95 (imagine how much chocolate you could buy with that).
Fact: Forrest Mars came up with the idea for M & Ms during the Spanish Civil War. He discovered that soldiers were looking for a taste of home, in the form of chocolate, but needed something that could withstand hot temperatures. Mars took their request as a challenge and eventually came up with the candy, which he packaged in heavy tubes. Soldiers today still love M & Ms because they can hold up in just about any climate.
Te read more fun facts about M&M’s, check out this post.
If you’re a regular reader of this blog then by now you must be familiar with Alex Dakoulas and his brand, Dance Party Massacre. I’ve featured DPM in the past for both Indie Tee Spotlight #9 and Co-Tee TV Episode #11. Basically, I love Dance Party Massacre! And so I was happy to hear that DPM had recently released 3 new tees and 2 new colorways of DPM classics.
Both Fear Nothing and Fresh 2 Death both represent the DPM look that we know and love. The other new tee, All Work and No Play (white) is a bit of a departure from the typical DPM style and I like it! What better way to get up close and personal with mere strangers then having them read tiny text on your t-shirt. The new Dance Party Massacre gear is available now for purchase and range in price from $21.95 to $27.95. And in case you’re looking to accesorize, they’ve got some new bandanas and a fancy Steel Necklace for sale.
Today was a sad day for music. Michael Jackson, arguably the greatest entertainer of all time, passed away at the age of 50. Pay respect to the man that reinvented music by wearing one of these Michael Jackson inspired and tribute tees. I’m sure that we’ll see an influx of tribute tees over the next few days but here are the first 6 plus 9 other Michael Jackson inspired shirts. If you spot a tee not on this list post a link to it in the comments and I will add it.
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