When it comes to graphic t-shirts, I'm very picky. The last decade has been heavy on the t-shirt-based wordplay, and while I'm not opposed to the idea of words on a shirt, I feel strangely about broadcasting a full sentence ...

As the streetwear line dfrntpigeon releases their first collection, Identity, they invite you to get to know the world from their perspective. The line is run entirely by at-risk youth, members of the LGBTQ* community, and homeless citizens of Portland. ...

For the book lovers in my family, I turn away from the obvious choice of "books" and give literary themed gifts that they're sure to love, and definitely don't own yet! ...

I fell in love with graffiti/street artist Sam Flores' use of animal and nature imagery in his designs, and the clean but exaggerated qualities of his zen-like figures. Take a look at his graphic t-shirt collection on Upper Playground... ...