Posted on October 26, 2009
Even before there’s Nirvana, Pearl Jam and, godforbid, Lady Gaga, punk rock was already widespread across mainstream radios in the 80’s. Mainly an underground phenomena to begin with, alternative/punk rock (which was once called “indie”) was primarily limited to independent record labels and college radio stations, at least in the US. Here in UK, however, punk rock had greater exposure through British national radios and weekly music press. It is in the late 70’s and early 80’s that the people have come to know the names David Bowie, Blondie, Guns and Roses, The Rolling Stores (not the magazine), among others. And don’t you dare tell me you don’t know these gods and goddesses.
In honor of these rock stars who moved up the ladder from being our fathers and mothers’ radio heros to our very own rock and roll legends, we will be doing a series on 80’s rock stars, courtesy of our friends from House of the Gods, who have been known for their unique music industry fashion. :)
To start off, check out these David Bowie shirts.
Ten things about David Bowie:
- 1969 - David Bowie first caught the eye and ear of the public when the song “Space Oddity” reached the top five of the UK singles chart.
- 1972 - Emerged during the glam rock era as the flamboyant, androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a short-lived persona that epitomised a career often marked by musical innovation, reinvention, and visual presentation.
- 1975 - Achieved his first major American crossover success with the number-one single, “Fame”, co-written by John Lenon.
- 1977 - With his record label, American fans, and thriving career, he recorded the minimalist album, “Low”, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno, which reached the UK Top Five.
- 1980 - Garnered UK number ones with the single “Ashes to Ashes” and its parent album, “Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps).
- 1981 - Paired with Queen for the UK chart-topping single “Under Pressure”
- 1983 - Reached his commercial peak with the album “Let’s Dance”.
- 1990’s to 2000’s - He continued to experiment with various musical styles, with his last recorded album, “Reality” in 2003.
- 2004 - Rolling Stone magazine ranked him 39th on their list of the 100 Greatest Rock Artists of All Time.
- Throughout his career, he has sold an estimated 136 million albums, and ranks among the ten best-selling acts in UK pop history.
Fan or not, these David Bowie shirts are totally rockin’, and should have a space in your wardrobe! Check out more House of the Gods shirts here.
What a bunch of bad influence, these Negrete people, selling the idea of guns and drugs and money! Or so I thought. But then I looked closer and realize there’s more to these shirt designs than meets the eye.
Negrete toyed with the things people often misuse and abuse — guns, drugs, and money — and converted them into statement t-shirts that are made of awesome. Now you can wear your favorite *cough*addiction*cough* with pride. :)
GUNS: (1) Blue Negrete Gun Control Shirt. “Gun control means using both hands in my land,” it says. Emphasis on “control” please, thankyouverymuch. (2) Yellow Negrete Friendly Fire T-shirt. Yes, that’s right, it’s a smiling fire gun. Your eyes are not playing tricks on you.
DRUGS: (3) Brown Negrete Drugs T-shirt. Alcohol is a drink, not a drug, take it from the Negrete pharmacy. (4) White Negrete Joy Syringe. Here’s a dose of Negrete “when routine bites hard and ambitions are low.”
MONEY: (4) Green Negrete Kilo T-shirt. Take it from master rapper Jeru the Damaja, yo! (5) White Negrete Money in the Bank T-Shirt. “All I need is money in the bank and sneakers on my feet,” now there goes a mantra to live by.
Check out more of these awesome Negrete shirts, now!
Posted on February 12, 2009
In 1982, Fast Times at Ridgemont High hit the big screen. Sean Penn, who played surfer dude Jeff Spicoli, became a star – and so did the shoes that he wore in the film. His kicks? A pair of Vans checkerboard slip-ons, which, almost three decades later, is still hip.
Of course, Vans has since then come out with other products that feature the iconic checkerboard pattern. From beanies and belts to sweaters and socks, there’s something for both boys and girls.
The Vans checkerboard may have gotten some upgrades along the way – colour changes, pattern tweaks, additional textures – but the thing is, its popularity has remained steadfast. And that, is what makes it a true classic.
Tens or even hundreds of new t-shirt brands are sprouting left and right. This industry indeed is a very competitive industry. Different companies create and re-create their own brand of t-shirts.
Why? T-shirt is a timeless commodity. It knows no boundaries, no colors, no gender and no culture. At the very least, you’re not completely human unless you own or wear a t-shirt.
Every t-shirt has a unique identity. It is one important thing that separates it from the rest of the clothes. It is the one thing that almost everybody can relate to. You surely have your favorite t-shirt, and chances are, there is a good story behind it.
Modern t-shirts come in different colors, fabrics and sizes. Some t-shirts are plain, others have interesting and intricate designs. But whatever kind of t-shirt appeals to you, you should be careful in buying them.
You should consider the quality and price of the t-shirt. Comfort, design, texture of the fabric – these are all important factors. With that, you wouldn’t want to miss this list of t-shirt brands that you can trust!
