October is a t shirt printing, screen printing, garment sourcing and embroidery supplier established in 1990. We source a wide range of clothing and accessories to fit the most demanding of specifications. Although we print and embroider for a variety of sectors, our speciality is fashion.
With this in mind we offer a full service including garment sourcing, graphic design input, range development, technical screen print and embroidery advice, label supply, re-labelling, bagging, swing ticketing and bulk distribution.
This isn't everything. That would just be too massive, but it is a cross section of all our favourite T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoods, polos, hats etc. It's what a pretentious bell end might call a curated edit. Feel free to call us with any questions, and let us know if we left anything out.
It all started 25 years ago. Paul finished a degree in obscure eastern religions, and was surprised to find he couldn't get a job. Not a problem, a friend had a sewing machine,
At last a worthy 80’s based music band with a worthy and updated fashion and image sense. A refreshing alternative to the hashed up and mashed up graphic artists and fashionistas who have tried but are just too young to get it right. Well I was there and I loved it. La Roux have managed to present the theme brilliantly and present a modern version. A sprinkling of design from the 20’s a spoonful of Mondrian block colours and many right angles with a touch of Bauhaus. Only a hint of the trademark shoulder pads evident.
Stickhedz launches to target the latest players in the recession-riding sport.
Think Polo think elitist sport? Not anymore. Official figures show that since 2001 the number of registered players in the UK and Ireland has almost doubled.
Polo has had to evolve in the face of the economic climate to survive and the businesses connected to the world of polo are finding themselves having to change rapidly. One such business launching this month is Stickhedz.
Stickhedz aims to change polo fashion to reflect the actual needs of these new players, grooms, trainers and fans: affordable fashion they will want to wear on and off the pitch.
The last twenty years has seen polo expanding at such a rate as never seen since pre WWI amassing some 3250 registered players. Sam Morris-Warburton, long-term polo-addict and director of Stickhedz said, “All walks of life have been flocking to take up the challenge of this modern extreme sport as it has become more and more affordable. I want Stickhedz Polo Apparel to reflect the fresh new approach this influx of people brings to polo fashion and the way polo sees itself.”
Medium is approximately 35 3/8″ (89.9cm) in total length
Slim cut
Fabric weight 4.3 oz/yd² (146 g/m²)
Superior screen printing results
Made of 100% fine ring-spun combed cotton, this lightweight fine jersey is exceptionally smooth and tight-knit, making it a perfect surface for screen printing.
“These are one-of-a-kind tees. Before we print a run of shirts we test the design on a tee to make sure there aren’t any leaks, pin-holes and overall defects in the screen. After a while the designs overlap creating layers and layers of greatness. Every single test tee varies a bit. Also, there may be finger smudges or other attributes that add character to these artifacts.”
A behind the scenes look at a photo shoot for urban fashion label South Pole Ladies Spring/Summer Collection 2009. Directed By Chris Belgrave Production Manager : Sebrina Pitt Post Production pro…
Step into spring with your favorite piece by Naketano! This year is already in full swing — and so is our creative crew at Naketano. In the workshop in Essen they toyed and constructed with fabrics to the limit, resulting in the — familiarly colorful — Naketano Spring Collection 2009!
The designers at Naketano have once again put lots of energy and spirit into creating a whole new range of favorite garments, just for you! A row of perky designs awaits you, of course including the typical Naketano hoodie-style. Using the palette of colors, the label presents itself as we know it: vivid, fancy, and yet subtle! A rare combination which hardly any other brand can come up with. Starting from fresh turquoise, the palette plunges into dark purples and blue tones, surfacing in the functional Naketano grey.
Ladies, get ready for a refreshing springtime!
You can find more information at: www.naketano.de.
If you have further questions or need picture material, please contact: info@naketano.de
Founded in 2007 by two individuals with no prior experience or contacts inside the fashion industry who shared a dream of creating an independent clothing company with the key focus being on creativity. Born out of that dream wa OWN.
The name “OWN” was originally intended as a reference to modern street wear culture, and hoped it would provoke som thought behind why individuals purchase copious amounts of branded clothes and footwear not just to wear but to also “keep them on ice”. Why do we need to have these products? Do we aspire to possess them because not everyone can? Or is it to own something purely for the satisfaction of having it in your life?
Over time the concept behind the name evolved and caused further contemplation over how plans, decisions, religion and desires can own you. As a brand we produce well executed fashion pieces and graphics that express critical ideas an challenge conformity.
Built on a minimal budget and maximum commitment OWN is sold in some of the United Kingdom’s finest street wear boutiques and direct through our online store. As we continue to do our own thing we hope that you’ll keep up to date with our news, events, promotions and product updates, via the OWN blog.
The Story
Samurai warriors follow strict codes known as the “The way of the warrior” or Bushido, and are bound to their lord and community by duty and honour. A Samurai Master counted on absolute loyalty from his vassals in order to implement military and economic statibility for his community and to prevent chaos. The loyalty of the Samurai to their lord was so strong that warriors would fight to their death in order to protect their master’s castle or commit seppuku (an honurable death rather than surrender to the enemy) should they have felt they disgraced their lord.
Upon the loss of their lord, a samurai becomes masterless and known as a drifting person or Ronin. The famous tale of the 47 ronin occured during the start of the 18th century, when a group of samurai became leaderless after their lord was forced to commit seppuku by another lord. The Ronin avenged their masters honour by secretly assassinating the opposing lord. Knowingly as a result these Ronin were forced to commit Seppuku themselves. This depicts the strength of the Samurai ways of sacrifice, loyalty, skills of combat (yocu) and honour until death.
Zen and Fuka embodies the extremes of great and evil in the samurai’s way of life and the celebrates the code of sacrifice, loyalty and honour to their lord.
The Brand
Each Zen & Fuka garment is designed using premium quality fabrics meticulously sourced and put together with the greatest attention to detail, perfect for the modern day Samurai of the streets. Zen & Fuka is the new code in streetwear.
Award-winning Nottingham based company “Eternal Spirits” offer a unique range of corsetry, lingerie and bridal wear.Their corsets are beautiful, and versatile enough to be worn in the bedroom or for a special night out paired with a pencil skirt or a pair of skinny jeans. Made in England, each corset is lovingly crafted by hand and delivered to you in a stunning corset box. The emphasis is on making you feel pampered. Eternal Spirits are probably the UK’s most talked about corsetry specialist, establishing themselves as a market leader in the UK.Beautiful awe inspiring corsets, bridal wear and lingerie. Directional yet timeless, provocative yet sophisticated. View the Eternal Spiritswebsite to appreciate the beauty of what can also be described as an extraordinary form of art.
An after-party idea in Honolulu has turned into a centre of fashion in Stryn, a small summer ski resort in the west of Norway. The Norwegian designer duo ‘Moods of Norway’ are seeking to give people a taste of Norwegian history in their clothes.
‘Moods of Norway’ mixes traditional rose painting designs with a glamorous and urban look. Their unusual designs have won international acclaim and their clothes are sold in 120 shops in 13 countries all over the world. Their flagship store in Oslo will open in February.
“There were two things we wanted to do. One was to tell Norwegian stories, and the other was to make clothes. If you look at the details on Norway’s different traditional costumes, they each have their own history. One of the symbols we use on our clothes is the aerosol can — to show that this is a Norwegian invention,” says Simen Staalnacke.
The duo from western Norway design clothes for both men and women, as well as accessories such as sun glasses, bags, belts and earphones. They have specialised in three styles: street mood, casual mood and cocktail mood.
“We want to show that Norway is a good place to live and we see that people in other countries find these Norwegian roots fun and exotic. The stories behind the clothes give them their own
Moods of Norway was established five years ago by Simen Staalnacke and Peder Bé¸rresen. Their designs can be found in shops in a range of countries, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Jamaica, Japan, China and the US. Their collections can also be purchased at “Grandma’s super interactive webshop” on Internet.
These guys go to beautiful places like France and in the UK to create cool video of what they love, sporting urban bike wear. It’s sometimes flash, sometimes cool but always new.
