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Welcome, shirt geeks, to T-Shirt Addict. In this column we’ll showcase only the best new t-shirts released across the web over the past two weeks, and lay them out on your bed like mom used to do. If you’ve ever been to a large gathering of geeks, you already know that the print on one’s shirt becomes an immediate social currency. We’ll be your guide to this world of apparel, so that being said, let’s get on with the threads:
Welcome, shirt geeks, to T-Shirt Addict. In this column we’ll showcase only the best new t-shirts released across the web over the past two weeks, and lay them out on your bed like mom used to do. If you’ve ever been to a large gathering of geeks, then you already know that the print on one’s shirt becomes an immediate social currency. We’ll be your guide to this world of apparel, so that being said, let’s get on with the threads:
Late-90’s geeks rejoice! Between the raging popularity of Pokémon and the resurgence of Star Wars, Ript Apparel has answered your prayers with Poked to Death.
If the last mash-up wasn’t your flavor, perhaps something between (American) football and Halo is in order? Perfect for the little ones, TeeFury presents The Chiefs. Sadly, you won’t be able to get the shirt before Sunday’s Kansas City / Baltimore wild card game, but if the Chiefs make it to the next round you should be all set.
Geek shirts aren’t all mash-ups, though. Puns are fair game too, but usually in the “so bad it’s funny” category as is the case with Threadless’s re-imaging of a pirate’s Booty.
Image courtesy of Threadless.com
Yes, the Conan O’Brien support fad is very Summer 2010, but even a dated reference can be worth your time if the design is fresh. Busted Tees just released their new line of Team Coco shirts, and this Tweety image is just too good to pass up.
Image courtesy of BustedTees.com
Hirsute History is known for their use of only an iconic individual’s hair. It’s a unique concept and the bold colors help their designs pop, so the line has continued to expand over the past year. What better timing with the release of his long-awaited autobiography to memorialize Mark Twain in t-shirt form?
Image courtesy of HirsuteHistory.com
Featured Sale: If you haven’t found anything in the new tees this time around, perhaps you should spend your dollars in the bargain bin? At the end of every T-Shirt Addict column, we’ll pick one featured sale where you can get the most bang for your buck on older shirts. This time around, check out the clearance at Design by Humans where almost all shirts are $12 (reduced from the normal $19-21) until January 9th.
