Does that $42 t-shirt from Urban Outfitters make you feel super cool and unique? Well, I have news for you, Mr. Trendsetter, there are over 140 Urban Outfitters stores across the globe selling that exact same t-shirt. And as you’ll eventually find out, that super cool shirt becomes an instant embarrassment when you and some other dude both show up to the same party, bar or square dance tournament wearing that very same shirt.
Forget Urban Outfitters. Forget all major retailers in fact. There are plenty of independent online t-shirt companies that offer better designs, better convenience and better prices. BONUS: shopping online also means you can avoid the uber-hip hipster employees at Urban Outfitters.
Before we get started, I’ll go ahead and mention Threadless. This place has tons of great t-shirts that are designed by users. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Which is the problem. Threadless used to be a great place to get original t-shirts. Thanks to its popularity, however, almost as many guys shop here as Urban Outfitters. It’s still a great place to get shirts. But when someone stops you on the street and says, “Cool shirt. We’re did you get it?” the really cool kids rattle off some obscure retailer that no one’s ever heard of.
Therefore, to be a really cool kid, buy your shirts from one of these places:
The Tee Party
The Giant Peach
Squishi
Social Propaganda
Amorphia Apparel
Comments
Chris @ Rizzo Tees
July 7th, 2009 - 11:12:15 AM
Sigh, I couldn't even get on the list you've never heard of. LOL check my tees out sometime. I had never heard of Tee Party - they are good!
Johnny
July 8th, 2009 - 10:46:23 PM
Dont't forget www.shithotshirts.com.au
cam
July 8th, 2009 - 11:17:55 PM
If you like these cool tees than you should also check out http://www.synergytees.com
Squishi
July 9th, 2009 - 3:57:25 PM
Thanks for the mention, much appreciated! x
brian
August 7th, 2009 - 8:30:57 PM
The Tee Party is awesome. Squishi too. Synergy Tees isn't. Thanks for finding these =).
nickt.
August 10th, 2009 - 7:15:00 AM
It's good to see creativity permeating out there. If you like these check out the designs from oLd kOol. They are at oldkool.com .
Jo
August 25th, 2009 - 5:38:47 PM
Another great site with original t-shirts: http://www.randomaccessclothing.com
Jake
November 5th, 2009 - 12:48:34 PM
Those arn't funny if tou want to see funny check out http://www.distilledtees.com
Jimmy
November 13th, 2009 - 3:24:09 PM
distilledtees has some sweet designs that are cheap
Tina
November 18th, 2009 - 4:27:34 PM
It looks like distilled tees just ripped off everybody else's designs. Lame!
Marc
December 1st, 2009 - 4:12:52 PM
DistilledTees.com is a rip-off site! The just take your payment and don't mail out any shirts. **beware**
Liz
December 2nd, 2009 - 11:20:43 AM
Same thing happened to me, Marc. I bought a sweatshirt out of their etsy store. I paid and they never sent it, then closed their account! DON'T buy from DistilledTees!!
MarkS
January 28th, 2010 - 5:57:48 PM
DistilledTees is def a scam site. They suck. Dont ever order from them.