Interviews
Say hello to Kid.

Say hello to Kid.

Kid is a label pushing the belief that everything looks better in black and white. I’m a believer.  Representing my hometown, Sydney, Kid. delivers a refreshing blend of originality with classic cuts and designs that demand attention.   What made you decide to start your own t-shirt label? To be completely honest, my main motivation...
Ethical clothing that looks damn good.

Ethical clothing that looks damn good.

“There is so much I want to accomplish here. In three years time, I envision great expansion within the Prestigious brand heading, including market outreach, retail locations and catalog volume.” – William Matte William Matte had a desire to start a clothing line that representing his values, and at the tender age of 20 founded...
Complete Havoc tear onto the scene.

Complete Havoc tear onto the scene.

“Clothing just covers you when you can’t be nakid… it’s really not about the clothes, it’s who is wearing them”   What made you decide to start your own t-shirt label? I started my first business “MiniStyle” in the late 90’s. It had a good run in the minitruck industry for over 15yrs. During that...
Knock Clothing steps up.

Knock Clothing steps up.

  “ I always try and make sure everyone who buys a shirt knows that it’s greatly appreciated and personally thank them”   Since launching earlier this year, Knock’s owner Justin Steuer has put a serious emphasis on social media and good ol’ relationship building to push his brand forward and is proving that being a nice guy...
Halfcut clothing drop on in.

Halfcut clothing drop on in.

“Building a cohesive brand will do wonders for your company and it will bring back those repeat customers because they know what to expect.” Every now and then a new indie label pops their head out and you can’t help but take notice. I started following HalfCut clothing before they launched their line and was...
Capitl Clothing offers some words of wisdom.

Capitl Clothing offers some words of wisdom.

“Don’t start a clothing line to get rich, start a clothing line because you enjoy the challenge, you love clothing and you have a purpose for what you’re doing.” Since launching in early 2011, Capitl has proven itself to be one of those brands worth keeping an eye on. Thanks to owner Matt Teribery’s marketing skills...
Welcome to the new interview page.

Welcome to the new interview page.

I originally planned to put together a long article that featured interviews with recently launched indie label owners. I’ve wavered a little, as the response has been so awesome from the amazing people that run these lines and their responses were full of far too much goodness to cull down. So, now you will be...