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Vices Shop Update
The homies at Vices just re uped the web store we fresh new digs give it a look and buy some product if you dig ya heard
Introducing Atonal Apparel
Atonal Apparel is committed to representing the progressive artistic
lifestyles of today, by printing quality garments with the work of
unpublished artists in an effort to help publicize them. It is an
effort to fill a void in the market for such quality at an accessible
price point.
The slogan is BE THE CHANGE because I’m trying to break the barrier
between logos being repeated over and over again with no substance to
the garment. I’m also trying to help get unpublished people trying to
pursue a career in an art based field out there, which is the opposite
of what other companies do. Everybody else only seeks help from
established artists and might not give them recognition. I’m changing
that one step at a time.
Here are some words with its creator:
Give me some things you would like to change in the next 6 months: Six months down the road from now I’m hoping that the first series of prints will have sold and can look into printing a second release.
Why should people support your efforts: They don’t have to.
What makes your clothing line unique: We don’t constantly repeat logos and call it a clothing company like some bigger name brands out there. The designs on our garments are created by unpublished artists in an effort to help publicize them. Other companies only approach people who are established and have built a name for themselves; we’re helping artists build their name. That’s where the slogan BE THE CHANGE came from, Atonal Apparel is an effort to change everything you once thought a clothing company had to be.
Where are you based and how does your environment affect your designs: We’re based out of North Bay, Ontario. The community is a huge influence in what is pumped out product wise because everything is done locally, so the company thrives off the community and is making an effort to help the community thrive in return. North Bay seems to have a pretty diverse arts culture but nobody out of our spectrum seems to know that.
Since you are a new line what can the people expect from you in the future: I guess you’ll just have to stay tuned to find out.
CHECK THE FACEBOOK FOR FREE STUFF
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Atonal-Apparel/261149797243319
Wash Pahpin x A Brand With No Name
What do you call a brand with no name and what do you call a man with no name? This concept was put together by the young, Jakobi Mclemore, owner of ”thebrandwithnoname”. The idea behind this label is unique and the message you see in the clothing is executed with the same unique style. I came across Kobi and his brand via Phil of Dertbag on the Internet. I don’t choose these interviews just to do them, I choose them because I firmly believe in what the person is doing. Just look at the Dertbag interview; before everything took off. There’s no doubt in my mind that with this powerful concept ”thebrandwithnoname” can be something powerful in the streetwear industry. So please enjoy this interview, I know you will.
First off state your name and where you are from.
My Name is Jakobi Mclemore. I’m from Houston, Texas. But I currently reside in New Jersey.
You have a great concept and name, what lead you to this?
It was almost a year back when I came up with “thebrandwithnoname” as a last minute decision at about 1 in the morning. I mean I always believed in equality, so thebrandwithnoname stands for a man living in America and succeeding without having to make a name for himself. Like being successful, as in doing what you want to do for a living without any worries or regrets and being happy. Not getting all of the money in the world.
Why a clothing line?
I decided to start a clothing line because I was always into clothes, because I felt it expressed myself, so I made thebrandwithnoname into a clothing brand so that everyone could not see through my eyes just through threads.
When creating a new design for your label, what do you do first?
Well, first before I start anything I study heavily on the topic that I am targeting at for the season, but when I actually start the design, I want it to be as simple as possible, but have as much substance as a book.
Your products have some deep meanings behind them. I recently saw the “Save Us T.” Why do you feel it is important to have a meaning behind what you create?
I feel that without substance, whatever you are trying to put out is not needed. I feel like I can spread my little knowledge to help people see where I’m coming from. I wouldn’t want to be staring at a picture with a bunch of lines that may look good, but means nothing. If that makes sense.
How important is it to you for people to actually understand the message behind your designs?
Very important. I think most of what I put out just seems like words or a little design to most people. I don’t really think people know what most of what I put out means until explained to them, which I like because it gives me the chance to enlighten.
Are you ever afraid people just won’t get the message of a t-shirt sometimes?
Not at all. If they do not take the time to try to understand, its not for them. I can’t stress interest upon them.
What is your vision for the future for Brand With No Name?
Still putting out simple things: oxfords, basic tees, pants, etc., but still having the same background as we do now.
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