Posts tagged as:

dark

Victory Clothing T-shirt Review – Four Tees That Took Me By Surprise!

by Leah on May 12, 2012

I received a generous package of samples from Victory Clothing – I picked it up off my doorstep and was immediately happy (indeed it was heavy!) First of all, Victory Clothing packed up their products very nicely in a regular envelope, and the tees were also packaged in plastic, which is a good touch. I would love to have seen a logo or some sort of custom printed envelope since I am a fan of that sort of thing, but Victory Clothing didn’t disappoint – they added some logo stickers and a postcard/business card to the package, as well as a personal note which always perks my attention.

All of Victory Clothing’s designs are nicely executed with complex, multi-layered arrangements and fine details within compositions that are energetic, somewhat eerie, but also are full of life. Honestly, this sort of design and style usually does not appeal to me, but after trying on each of Victory Clothing’s tees, I forgot all about that, and was surprised when I started becoming really attached to them, especially the fitted, women’s tees, because they feel really, really good on me and I have been wearing them constantly (and getting compliments!)

Blue Rose (shown below) is the first tee I tried on and it fits amazingly; the v-neck adds a lot of femininity to the tee, which I yearn for since I don’t own many v-neck tees that have good art on them. Also the design is placed in a attractive way that hugs the body just right, and it’s hard not to notice the beautiful aqua blue color with the black print and white highlights, and looking close-up one can see it’s printed evenly and is nothing but quality. Oh, and I can’t forget to mention the custom printed tag (on each and every tee) which screams professionalism and I also find it a nice touch that Victory Clothing cleverly places their logo amongst most of their designs and it’s refreshing to see that it doesn’t take away from the overall art.

This next tee, Sword of Victory pictured below, fits me, but it’s a bit big on me because obviously it’s a Men’s tee. I am not a big fan of skulls and swords or a mix of both, but I can see several others being charmed by it, especially with it’s grungy, dark style. The print is well done; soft and not too thick and I would also like to point out that this design is printed quite big, utilizing the space on the t-shirt area to it’s full potential.

Only Live Once, shown below and on me at the very top of the review, took me by surprise! At first glance, I did not think I would like this particular style t-shirt, but once it was on me, I didn’t want to take it off. With it’s ostentatious style, (which usually doesn’t appeal to me – remember I am picky), it instantly became one of my favorites, which like I said, was a big surprise to me. I am particularly taken by it’s unusual burnout style blank, I don’t own a single one like it (until now), and it fits me just the way I like; I know a lot of females would agree with me if they slipped this particular tee on. Again, this one is printed quite nicely and the textured pink blank combined with yellow, white, and black ink mesh really well together – it’s a wild style, yet adding the pink makes it pretty and feminine as well!

This last tee, Roman, is on a heather gray blank and it’s super soft and comfy, plus it’s printed very nicely (like I have said plenty of times before in this review!) I do quite like how the placement of the design is pushed to one side, it creates appeal to the viewer and even without color, the artist creates an interesting piece of art AND once again, this print like most of Victory’s is BIG BIG BIG!

So how would I sum up Victory Clothing? The tees are quality in print and fit, with designs that appeal to the those who are a bit adventurous and looking for tees that radiate a lively, but somewhat edgy style. Overall, I like Victory Clothing and will be keeping an eye out for what’s to come (and I will keep each and every one of you updated too, no doubt about that!)

ALSO, Geoff at Victory Clothing, was kind enough to offer a discount to all you Hide Your Arms readers – Put in code, “LeahHideYourArms” at checkout in the store to receive 15% off your order! Thanks a lot, Geoff, we definitely appreciate that!

Keep in touch with Victory Clothing: Facebook, Twitter, Shop

{ 1 comment }

TDKR Competition heating up

by Mr Four Fingers on April 5, 2012

Pin It

Andy recently posted about Design By Humans hosting a gargantuan t-shirt competition for the up and coming The Dark Knight Rises film and I can tell you one thing, it’s hotting up. Ok yes, I’m of course saying this as Mr Four Fingers has submitted, hey at least I’m being honest. But there many good designs and my hand has been forced to vote on a few others ( I tried clicking on my own already). So far Studio8worx is slaying the rest of us with a massive 700 + votes.

What I really like about the competition is the variety, the good, that bad, wait, art is subjective, but one thing I know for sure, the work should be your own. I make it my mission to look at all the designs try to comment with a at least some constructive criticism, but what pisses me off big time, is when folk plagiarize. Two things : Your an asshole for stealing work and your a total idiot for then posting the design as your own in a competition as big as this. I mean really.

I have moved into a new role. A police role. Craig from DBH contacted me via e-mail and asked about some comments I made about designs being ripped off, and so, like a decent fellow, I named and shamed.

So beware (cue evil laughter).

Rant aside, if any HYA readers fancy dropping a few votes/ comments for Mr Four Fingers and I daresay, the fellow artist on DBH, then follow this link for the front page designs (there are over 6 pages now) , alternatively you can check out Ascension or Almost. MFF website has larger images and process images of you are into that sort of thing.

Get in there with a design if you have not already and happy voting!(voting ends 22 April 2012)

{ 0 comments }

Dark Cycle Clothing

by Mr Four Fingers on March 13, 2012

Pin It

If you love cycling and animals (I mean who doesn’t) then check out Dark Cycle Clothing. I love the idea of representing yourself as your favourite animal on a bike. I don’t see any bulls surprisingly, there are definitely a lot of bull cyclists. They also have a wheel and bones design, which is pretty cool.

You can visit them online at their Etsy store and grab yourself a t-shirt for $21 – $25. They also offer you the opportunity to choose a specific colour t-shirt to print on and the pride themselves with cheap postage.

{ 1 comment }

Akumu Ink: Still managing to be dark and cute at the same time

by Andy on September 4, 2008

Pin It

To me, the character design on Tokyo Massacre is pretty cute, yes, she’s holding a chainsaw, but at the same time, its a pretty cute style. Maybe I’m starting to get a bit dark if I think that anyone wielding a chainsaw can be cute, please shout at me if the blog starts getting too gothy (“dudes, this glow in the glow in the dark tee would go great with my pentagram necklace, ring, and belt buckle!”).

The second design that Akumu Ink released this month looks like someone decided to put a chess board on your chest with a razor blade, and even gothy old Andy thinks that this may well be a little dark, but I do quite like it. The tee is called Shukketsu, any chance a Japanese speaker in the audience could enlighten us?

Oh, and they promise they’ll have hoodies on sale next month, huzzah!

Akumu Ink

{ 0 comments }