Ahh yes. The topic I've been wanting to open for you all. The damn invasion of clothing companies... It seems as though everybody out there thinks they can design a decent enough t-shirt and dub themselves the creator of a "clothing company." What has fashion been turned into for crying out loud? The bright neon colors, the abstract typography, and the lame photoshop or illustrator skills. It's no longer fashion, it's a statement. It's being in the "scene." Whatever scene that may be.

No disrespect to clothing companies, I've got plenty of appreciation for some out there. Conveying a message, for example, more power to you. To Write Love on Her Arms, that was a great idea. But when it comes to just looks, some of today's companies are just lame. Take Glamour Kills for example... The mashing of bright colors with pop icons and urban items in one shirt... is just too much. Another example, which I crown the fruit of the tree... Rockett Clothing. It almost looks like a bad attempt to mix Johnny Cupcakes with Obey. But hey, I'm not here to hate, so I'll change subjects...

The moral of the story is: If you actually have talent and creativity, start a company! If you enjoy graphic design and art, find a job. Don't ruin this world's fashion and music industry even more. And if you do, have the courtesy to not call it "original."

Companies worth checking out:

FINISH STRONG FAMILY
HIDE AND SEEK
BLACKTOOTH
OBEY
THE HUNDREDS
JOHNNY CUPCAKES