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Big Darn Spring Sale at Monsieur T

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John

on April 2, 2008

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Sorry for the dead air, folks! We Bonanziers have been “swamped,” as they say down at the bayou.

BUT LOOK

There you have it! All apparel 50% off at Monsieur T! As we all know, hats are only one-half apparel (and one-half xenon)—thus, they’re only 25% cheaper. (”Only”? Hey, 25% off is still a hefty sum of cash!) Yep, in giddy anticipation of their new spring/summer line of t-shirts, Monsieur T is sweeping out their old stock faster than you can say “gangbusters.”

Wasteland at Monsieur T: on sale for $15.00

Just one of many designs begging to accept your legal tender in exchange for the privilege of absorbing your sweet body heat! I’m sure Joe is excited. Go! Do it! Do it now!

Link: [50% Clearance Sale at Monsieur T]
Expensiveness: Reduced by 50%
Should You Hurry: Unknown! Might as well indulge an impulse purchase or two just for the hell of it. It’s America’s favorite pasttime! (Unfortunately.)

Joe’s Top Ten Indie T-Shirts of 2007

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Joe

on December 29, 2007

in 2K by Gingham, Design by Humans, Enclothe, Fantastic Bonanza, Imaginary Foundation, Monsieur T., SEIBEI and t-shirts

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As the year comes to a close, it seems fitting to look back and reflect on some of the best t-shirts from 2007. This is the list of my top 10 tees in the past 12 months, and you can expect lists from John and Greg in the next couple days. Some of these designs didn’t receive the attention they deserved until now. Enjoy!

10. Ampersand from Ser-vice

Read my original review of this logographic t-shirt.

9. Sandwich Dinosaur from SEIBEI

Sandwich Dinosaur - David Murray - SEIBEI

Although the design isn’t new this year, Sandwich Dinosaur is available in more colorways than ever, and now even comes in kids’ sizes! (As always, don’t forget to use coupon code fanblog for 10% off.)

8. Hot Dog from 2K by Gingham

Although this t-shirt is sadly no longer available, you can still read about my obsession with hot dogs.

7. Abe from Enclothe

Read John’s smartly clever review of this smartly clever review of this smartly clever t-shirt.

6. Antler Girl from I’m Smitten

Read my in-hand review of this adorably creepy t-shirt, and check out the multiple colorways now available on in-hand review of this adorably creepy t-shirt, and check out the multiple colorways now available on I’m Smitten. (My mom tells me that Lili Taylor wore this shirt a lot in Starting Out in the Evening.)

5. Poseidon’s Rage from Monsieur T.

Poseidon’s Rage - Ryan Berkley - Monsieur T.

Because Poseidon’s Rage is from Monsieur T.’s old line, it’s only available as a t-shirt in small and medium from the Monsieur T. Treasure Bin, though it sees new life as a hoodie.

4. Birdman from Imaginary Foundation

Birdman - Nick Philip - Imaginary Foundation

I under-appreciated Birdman until I was thinking about my favorite t-shirts of the year. This t-shirt is one of my most-worn from Imaginary Foundation!

And now, get ready for my top 3 best indie t-shirts of 2007…
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Monsieur T Sale Ends TONIGHT

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John

on November 27, 2007

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Guys! Guys. And gals. People.

There isn’t much time. Now listen carefully:

Monsieur T is having a 30% off sale on select items, but these bargains will not last long! The sale ends tonight (November 27th) at midnight (PST).

Poseidon’s Rage at Monsieur T: ON SALE for $19.60

This is a perfect opportunity to pick up Poseidon’s Rage for a scant nineteen dollars and sixty cents. It usually costs more than this!

Now hurry. The fate of the world depends on it.

Or … or the fate of your, uh … wardrobe.

Link: [Sale at Monsieur T]
Expensiveness: 30% less than it usually is
Should you hurry: Yes, go immediately

Fear Is Our Ally… The Gasoline Will Be Ours

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Joe

on October 24, 2007

in Kindred, Monsieur T., film, friends, new releases and t-shirts

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What’s the only thing better than watching The Road Warrior?

Wearing The Road Warrior.

Wasteland by Ryan Berkley NEW! at Monsieur T. ($30)

Now that dream can come true, thanks to the artistic talents of Ryan Berkley, because the above t-shirt is part of Monsieur T.’s brand new Fall/Winter 2007 line (the second part of which will be released shortly)! The dramatic shadows work perfectly to evoke the kill-or-be-killed ethic of a world gone mad for oil.

If the original Mad Max is more your style, this t-shirt by Matthew Fleming is available at Kindred.

A. Big Bopper B. The March Hare C. Pursuit Special - Matthew Fleming - Kindred

A. Big Bopper B. The March Hare C. Pursuit Special at Kindred ($24.95)

Top Ten Nautical T-Shirts, Inspired by PopJunkie

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Joe

on July 26, 2007

in Enclothe, Etsy, Heavy Rotation, Kindred, Monsieur T., Oddica, Threadless, new releases and t-shirts

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Yes, frigate fashion is on the rise. And that being the case, it’s only appropriate to highlight some of the best galleon garments available. So feast your eyes on this smorgasbord of caravel couture, my nominees for the top ten nautical tees:

10. We Sail a Ship with a Drunken Sailor ($30, unisex)

We Sail a Ship with a Drunken Sailor - Todd Lorbecki - Kindred

Because We Sail a Ship with a Drunken Sailor doesn’t heavily feature seaworthy vessels, I don’t want to place it any higher on the list. But because this t-shirt from Kindred evokes a mood that can only be called ‘adventure on the high seas’, I couldn’t not include it.

9. Destroyer ($19, guys & girls)

Destroyer doesn’t feature any sailing ships either, but because it is as if the sea itself breathed its soul onto a cotton t-shirt, this beauty from Enlcothe deserves a spot on this list.

8. Poseidon’s Rage ($28, guys)

I wouldn’t want to incure Poseidon’s Rage by refusing to mention the god of the sea in a blog post entirely about his domain! I hope this deific tee from Monsieur T. suffices for appeasement.

7. Stormy Weather ($32, guys)

Stormy Weather - Brian Holoubek - Heavy Rotation

Now we’re talking sailing. This polo from Heavy Rotation has everything: a couple grand ships, some magnificent beasts of the deep, ominous Stormy Weather, and even a couple butterflies to remind you of terra firma.

6. Sailing Ship ($20, girls)

Sailing Ship - Salmon Street Studio - Etsy

With simple but effective linework, this beautifully understated Etsy gem by Salmon Street Studio would go well with almost anything, whether or not you’re planning on boarding a Sailing Ship.

5. Ghost Ship ($19, guys and girls)

When you think of the sea, you probably think of the same four things that I do: pirates, ships, ghosts, and Ghost [pirate] Ships. With this tee from Enclothe, you get the whole quartet.

4. Blue at Sea ($28, guys and girls)

Blue at Sea - Circular Accessories - Etsy

Circular Accessories (a.k.a. Alison) understands the details: the seagulls flying over the majestic ship are nice, but those that fly under the left arm are what guarantee that you will never be Blue at Sea with this long-sleeve t-shirt on Etsy.

3. The Captain’s Dream ($17, girls (for now!))

The Captain’s Dream - Christopher Buchholz - Threadless

The Captain’s Dream is simply a wonderful scene that all land-locked seamen must all encounter in dreams eventually. Christopher Buchholz must have stolen the key to a veteran sailor’s sleeping mind for this emotional Threadless t-shirt.

2. Pirate Ship ($20, girls)

BondGirl seems unable to help producing gorgeously rich prints, and her Pirate Ship t-shirt is no exception. It looks magnificently detailed and flawlessly executed. UPDATE: this tee is currently unavailable.

1. Cartography on a Dollar a Day ($26.95, unisex)

Cartography on a Dollar a Day - Todd Lorbecki - Kindred

What better t-shirt to top this list than one from Kindred, who have an entire section of their site devoted to maritime tees? With an intricate oversized print, Cartography on a Dollar a Day is easily my favorite nautically themed tee.

The Straw that Broke the Camel’s Back: Out to Sea ($35, guys and girls)

Out to Sea (girls’ raglan tee) - PopJunkie

I had completely finished writing this entire entry, just when I remembered the most recent marine tee that I had seen: Out to Sea at PopJunkie. Not only had I been quite impressed with the superb quality of their design, their meticulous attention to detail, and their unique but perfectly-fitting garment selections, but I was inspired to create this very top ten list! PopJunkie’s prints look so wonderful in their detail shots that it’s worth browsing their site just for the pictures. [thanks to The Jaunty Scamp for pointing the way to PopJunkie's newest releases!] UPDATE: I’ve posted an in-depth, in-hand review of Out to Sea from PopJunkie!

Honorable Mentions: There are so many naval t-shirts that deserve a mention, but for one reason or another didn’t make it into my top ten, here is a slew of runners up; if you know of one that you like more, let me know!

A couple from Etsy: Ship and Serpent and Upside Down Ship
A handful from Oddica: Scuba Standoff, Octo Sub, and Mutiny on the Mallard
A bunch from Threadless (which mostly have more to do with diving than sailing): Do Not Jump Shark, In Oceanic Fashion, Surprise, JellyBalloons, and Sea Saw II
One from Waterloo: The Life Aquatic

Sales at Monsieur T. and Owl Movement!

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Joe

on July 17, 2007

in Monsieur T., Owl Movement, on sale and t-shirts

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How amazing is this? Sales at two of my favorite t-shirt companies! Even though I think I’ve already picked up all the tees I want from both of them, I just might take another look…

Monsieur T. is having a 30% off sale that lasts only until 7/19!

Owl Movement is having a 20% off sale ‘for a very limited time’.

[partially via T Junction]

Out of Print Monsieur T. Tees Available Once More!

Published

Joe

on May 31, 2007

in Etsy, Monsieur T., on sale and t-shirts

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Is there a t-shirt from Monsieur T. that is now out of print and unavailable on their website that you are just dying to have? Or maybe you’d just like to get a great deal on one of their older items? Well, either way, you might have a look around the Monsieur T. Treasure Bin (which is an Etsy shop). Limited quantities are available in very limited sizes of 13 of their old styles as of writing, but I’m guessing that a few more will pop up soon.