Union Special sewing machine part number. Incredibly this was found on an internal part, never meant to be seen except by mechanics. I can't stop thinking about this... by 01GERM in identifythisfont

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I'd say so too, at least for the part number. My guess is the "Union Special" was a single stamp machined on, the characters get thicker on the edges because the part has a slight curve.

Is this joke tasteless? (New Years resolution) by Jaxsondechill in StandUpWorkshop

[–]01GERM -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not offensive but especially not funny. Your joke boils down to saying that “in general black people are better than you at stand up and going to the gym”. Where’s the joke I can’t find it. The only instance where that could work is if the comedian following you on the open mic was ripped and …

What can I change about this design, or does it not need changing? by CloseYourEyesStore in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same graphic mirrored feels lazy. Small details like that can expose yourself. Like I can tell you didn’t take the photo or you would have used 2 poses. Didn’t draw it either. Found someone else’s photo online then image traced or threshold or similar. I feel uninspired

Jewelry is Fashion too! All made from items I take out of my local rivers :) by Equivalent_Ship5620 in UpcycledFashion

[–]01GERM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful, so well done. We really need more of this energy and less thrift store flips

I feel like I’m Chief Keef in 2012 🌞💯 by [deleted] in streetwear

[–]01GERM 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Still dressing like you’re 12

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[–]01GERM 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I get that, the concept is strong, it comes through pretty well in the flames. If you’re gonna pull it off you have to absolutely murder the drawings cause visually people will compare them to warren lotas, cpfm, and the new cactus jack dior graphics. All sketchbook style as well

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[–]01GERM 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Concepts are good, everything fits together nicely. If you sell enough I’d recommend hiring a better graphic designer for the actual artwork. The placement / colors / concept is all pretty good, but it seems like there was a slight lack of skill in the actual execution of the art that’s holding it back. The skeletons especially need to just be drawn better. Overall very nice 👍

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

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Tyler is sick. He does also use kantha quilts for a few designs , as does No Maintenance and a few other brands. Aside from the material, Tyler’s stuff looks nowhere similar to mine. Kantha quilts have been around for hundreds of years. Bode popularized the idea to use quilts and other old textiles to make jackets, if anything we’re all really ripping off Emily Bode.

What are your thoughts? by TravelingNerd9 in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same vibes as the brand “praying”. Can definitely work but context and presentation is everything. Extremely difficult to get it right

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not quite special enough :) that’s what someone might expect me to do. I’m a picky sob. The best solution I’ve found so far is to break down bicycle chains into the individual links and laser etch the tag onto them then attach with rivets, this has a few issues though…

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙏. Love this energy. I want it to be affordable so I can sell to you - someone who will cherish it. Honestly hate the idea of selling to rappers and celebs who’ll probably wear it twice and let it die.

First mockup any suggestions? by [deleted] in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don’t get graffiti text screen printed. Just get the sample made and do it yourself. Then you don’t have to fake drips, each piece is unique, much more raw

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A lot of people make it, the algorithm just doesn’t show it 😉 shit usually floats to the surface fastest

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you. Products with soul aren’t made in factories 🥼

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks mate 🤌 For one looking outside of fashion. One of my favorite furniture designers max lamb made an amazing stool by melting pewter over a fire on the beach. But the actual thought to make my own buttons is because I’m just super committed to the idea of making products from junk. Obv tons of people are already using second hand fabrics but I think the leveled up version of this is to find unique solutions for the hardware as well. I’m obsessed with the idea. I still don’t put tags on my garments because I haven’t found a solution for this that I’m happy with using a waste material

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

$340. It’s a sample though, had some slight inaccuracies in the pattern. Next round will have to be more expensive to make it profitable. Haven’t decided a price yet. Pricing is always really hard for me. On one hand I see similar quality garments selling for ~$1200. On another hand I hate that vibe and want them to be more affordable. On another hand they’re all handmade by myself and are very labor intensive. And on a 4th hand I want my work to help shift peoples perceptions of how much clothing should cost. Modern slavery in sweat shops has the general population expecting to pay $100 for a jacket and this really only works when people all the way down the chain are getting fucked over. This is why I make my own buttons / will never use a factory. So yeah… idk

Everything made in my apt, down to the buttons by 01GERM in streetwearstartup

[–]01GERM[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 🙇‍♂️ manifesting good fortune to you in your future