Darphynia's Diary

I am so, so, so in love with Unknown Artist apparel!  They have some really wonderful items, all made in the USA.  That's right, it's ALL made in the USA, and there is something for everyone.  When my friends were in from Australia, we went to one of the shops on the Venice Beach Boardwalk, where we all made the place a little "greener".  I will get into their clothes in a later post.  Right now, you'll meet the brand.  The following is the written interview that Capri was kind enough to answer: 1. Where and in what year was your business established? Who founded your business? Unknown Artist was established in 2004 in New York City by my husband Steve and me. We were living in an artist's loft in Chelsea and that's where Unknown Artist was born. We headed out to Los Angeles in 2005 and opened our first Unknown Artist shop in Venice in 2007. 2. Who is your target consumer base? Our target consumer base runs the gamut as far as age in concerne...

I saw Bad Pickle Tees at a craft fair and purchased a couple of tanks and a tote.  They print on my favorite tanks, by American Apparel , and carry other t-shirts, totes, and kids apparel at reasonable prices.      I bought Oh Kale Yeah! in gray, and the soba tank in a royal blue: Picture property of Bad Pickle Tees Picture property of Bad Pickle Tees They are so comfortable!  It's like when you find the perfect shirt; you always want to wear it.  The other great thing is the sizing.  I can wear anything from a small to a large in this tank.  When they are washed, they do not shrink (if they do, it's not noticeable), and take up hardly any space if you decide to travel with one.  Tanks can also be layered, so keep that in mind when choosing a size.   I also bought this tote (Dimensions:  14 1/2"W x 15 1/2"H; 22"L handles): Picture property of Bad Pickle Tees      This heavyweight canvas to...