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Hybrid styles Sustainable T-Shirts
I thought I would write post about the t-shirts I sell, and show how they are sustainable. They are manufactured and printed by Teemill, a company that is based on the Isle of Wight. The blog is a bit wordy but it is important to know the facts. Facts that a number of fast fashion companies do not provide. The facts and videos are from Teemill's own website. Certified Organic Cotton Image Teemill Teemill organic cotton is certified by GOTS, Global Organic Textile Standard. It


The T-Shirt
Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski in a scene from Elia Kazan's adaption of Tennessee William's A streetcar Named Desire The image of a smoldering Marlon Brando wearing a t-shirt, is perhaps, more iconic than Nick Kamon's, 1985 Levis ad. The advertising agency behind the advert was Bartle Boggle Hegarty, the creative minds were, John Hegarty and Barbara Nokes. the film was directed by Roger Lyons. You may disagree, but Marlon oozes sex appeal and manliness and supports the t-


Hybrid Styles Tote Bags
I have already posted a reel on my instagram about my tote bags, but I thought I would post a short blog about the design. We associate tote bags as the give away item at university/college open events, and promotional giveaways. The standard calico printed tote. I made myself a tote bag about 6 years ago out of some furnishing fabric and an old care seat belt. It was lined with one pocket. It was great for doing small shops and carrying my lunch and a book. The only issue wa


Hybrid styles Sustainable T-Shirts
I thought I would write post about the t-shirts I sell, and show how they are sustainable. They are manufactured and printed by Teemill, a company that is based on the Isle of Wight. The blog is a bit wordy but it is important to know the facts. Facts that a number of fast fashion companies do not provide. The facts and videos are from Teemill's own website. Certified Organic Cotton Image Teemill Teemill organic cotton is certified by GOTS, Global Organic Textile Standard. It
reptilicus
Dec 13 min read


The T-Shirt
Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski in a scene from Elia Kazan's adaption of Tennessee William's A streetcar Named Desire The image of a smoldering Marlon Brando wearing a t-shirt, is perhaps, more iconic than Nick Kamon's, 1985 Levis ad. The advertising agency behind the advert was Bartle Boggle Hegarty, the creative minds were, John Hegarty and Barbara Nokes. the film was directed by Roger Lyons. You may disagree, but Marlon oozes sex appeal and manliness and supports the t-
reptilicus
Nov 146 min read


Hybrid Styles Tote Bags
I have already posted a reel on my instagram about my tote bags, but I thought I would post a short blog about the design. We associate tote bags as the give away item at university/college open events, and promotional giveaways. The standard calico printed tote. I made myself a tote bag about 6 years ago out of some furnishing fabric and an old care seat belt. It was lined with one pocket. It was great for doing small shops and carrying my lunch and a book. The only issue wa
reptilicus
Oct 221 min read


Round like a circle in a spiral. Like a wheel within a wheel. Never ending or beginning. On an ever spinning reel.
Song by Michel Legrand ‧ 1955 "Dusty Springfield - Dusty In Deutschland" 1969 I was thinking what could I write about in my next blog...
reptilicus
Oct 24 min read


Hybrid Styles Menswear At The Helm Gallery, Brighton
Photograph by Freya Kay Jones (@freyajonesphotos) . Models, Rux, Barney, Paul and Alex The Collection September 22nd was the launch...
reptilicus
Sep 234 min read


The Evolution of the Bucket Hat: From Utility to Fashion Statement
Hybrid Styles reversible Bucket Hat A recent addition to the Hybrid Styles brand is my reversible bucket hat, made from recycled shirt...
reptilicus
Sep 125 min read


Hybrid Styles Menswear at Brighton Fashion Collective
https://brightonfashioncollective.org.uk/ A bit about Brighton Fashion Collective Brighton Fashion Collective brings together two local...
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Aug 251 min read


Making A Bespoke Shirt: The Creative Process
A number of people have asked me do I have a bespoke shirt service. A service which offers people the opportunity to create a new shirt from a loved garment that has seen better days, or even shirts that were worn by a deceased family member. A sort of memory shirt. So I thought, what a great idea. I have now done three such shirts. Below is a summery of what happens making a bespoke shirt. Client Consultation: What Happens Once the client has approached me to create a bespok
reptilicus
Jul 183 min read


The Target Design
The target or roundel in our contemporary setting, has been associated with the "modernists" or Mod. A subculture that began in late...
reptilicus
Apr 154 min read


Sustainable Conundrums: Material Choices
conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/ noun a confusing and difficult problem or question. The overarching narrative for my designs is...
reptilicus
Mar 263 min read


Deconstructing / Reconstructing a Hybrid Shirt
I thought I would share a little about the way I design my shirts. Most of the shirts I buy are from charity shops. More recently, I...
reptilicus
Mar 172 min read


The Story of Shirts: A Fascinating Journey Through Time
I thought I would start my first blog about shirts. Clearly, I like wearing them and they form a major part of my product range. They are...
reptilicus
Nov 26, 20245 min read


An Introduction to Circular Fashion
British Company Rapanui, encourages customers to send back their unwanted purchases using a QR code. Uses plant based packaging. "100...
reptilicus
Nov 22, 20246 min read
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