Down & Out Dapper #5

Happy Monday! This week we're kicking it off with Down and Out Chic's monthly guest blogger (designer extraordinaire) Keith Rein. This month, Keith has rounded up the best of graphic T's for the guys. I realize this is a sore subject for many because they're are alot of not-so-stylish graphic t's available, but fear not, you're in good hands. On a side note, Keith and I have tables at the same craft fair on Dec. 4th. If you're in Athens, please come see us at 283 bar; we'd love to meet you!
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I have to admit, this post snuck up on me even though Christina and I talked about it last week over drinks. Maybe too many drinks, and that's why my mind couldn't hold onto it. Oh well.

I have been busy over at Paper Thin getting ready for the holiday season with wrapping papers and Christmas cards. In order to break up the ongoing work week and long hours, I'd like to share some fun graphic tees for your dudes that aren't duds.

Typically I'm the guy in the solid color t-shirts, but sometimes you just need a little sum'n sum'n. But if you are looking for well-made basics for your man that feel like slinkies made of dreams, check out BDG from Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, or Alternative Apparel.

If you aren't familiar with Threadless yet, then you don't know what the internet is. You are probably reading this over someone's shoulder, but before they yell at you I'll let you know what's what. Threadless is the place to go for fun, fresh, and funky t-shirts. All of the shirts printed are submitted and voted for by the community. Anyone and everyone submits work ranging from artists, designers, freelancers, hobbyists, moms, dads, and maybe even you!

Here are some of my current favorites from their ever growing catalogue:

Threadless by Kanzaki Choi $12

Threadless by Jesse Lefkowitz $18

Threadless by Shmoo $18

Threadless by Julian Glander $18

Threadless by Fumi Nakamura $12

Super soft from Modern Amusement $48

Etsy is a wonderful spot to find unique and quirky tees. However, I would only recommend buying a shirt that is printed on a company's shirts that you are familiar with their fit. Better safe than sorry.

Satisfactory on American Apparel $25

Timber!- it really is a maze!!! $17

Mis Nopales Art $17

Mis Nopales Art organic American Apparel $19

These next shirts are from a British company called Last Exit To Nowhere. The shirts they make are all company and town logos from movies. Its a great concept and allows fans to show their love for film without pasting it all over your shirt. Some of the designs are a bit esoteric, but that's part of the appeal. They primarily focus on Sci-Fi, Horror, and Comedy movies.

Jaws £18

Shaun of the Dead £18

Being a designer I am automatically drawn to bold and simple graphics, but I feel anyone can get behind these next three:

Ugmonk at Need Supply Co. $34

Ugmonk at Need Supply Co. $34

Urban Outfitters $24

The Holidays are right around the corner, so come back next month to check out the last minute gift guide for him & her.

Happy Mondays.

-k
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Thank Keith! If you missed the previous Down and Out Dapper posts, you can check them out here. I'm pretty sure that raccoon with the umbrella T needs to be mine.
{have you entered this weekend's giveaway? If not, enter here!}