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Defend Endor
Defend Endor by Everett Steele is a fresh Star Wars-themed flip on "Defend Ireland" shirts. It has a nice ring to it; rolls right off the tongue. Plus, ewoks speak my language (…I still haven't decided if that's racist or not, but whatever). You can grab the tee for $19.99 in mens, womens, and kids sizes.
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Oakland 1969
Oakland, 1969 showcases a famous photo — taken by Roz Payne — of Asian Americans protesting in support of black activist Huey Newton. The photo is titled, "Yellow Peril," as one of the signs reads...
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Great State
Great State by CXXVI just trumped my last CXXVI post as my favorite among their offerings. It could be because NY is my home state. Or it could be because it strikes the perfect balance between bold and understated. Or all that and more. Available for $36.
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Taste of Freshness
The Taste of Freshness Tshirt is a collaboration between theFword and Papalote Mexican Grill, both local favorites here in San Francisco. It features Papalote's owners in their cartoon forms: a burrito...
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OUR KARATE is STRONG
Our Karate is Strong promotes Yee-Haw Industries, a "Letterpress Printmaking & Design Company based Knoxville, Tennessee. They do great work, so I must concur that their karate is indeed strong. Represent...
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K&B
K&B by Storyville features the logo of a now defunct drug store chain which was headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. As I understand it, K&B — which stands for "Katz and Besthoff" — was beloved among locals right up until it was bought out by Rite-Aid in 1997. I don't care much for the logo itself but it clearly helped shape a strong and memorable brand…a brand which earned its own shade of purple. I respect that. And I am partial to tees which evoke a sense of nostalgia, even when it isn't directed at me. New...
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Fast Pass
This Fast Pass Tshirt memorializes Muni's monthly passes with a distressed design by New Skool for Muni Diaries. You can cop the mens cut for $28 from New Skool or visit the Muni Diaries shop for the...
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510
510 by fiftyseven-thirtythree reps the sunny side of the bay in a big way. There's a scoop neck version for the ladies as well as a mens cut. Grab yours for $26.
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WEST NYC Japanese Logo
The WEST NYC Japanese Logo Tshirt appeals to me more than their other logo tees simply because I love the letter shapes and colorway. Limited to 72 pieces, you can still buy one for $35.
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