Cool Hunting

Lowercase Tee
Lowercase Tee makes clean and simple kids Ts. Right now they're featuring 2 new designs with political messages for grown ups. Mommy wants a new President and I wouldn't vote for Bush if I were you are each available in red or navy with white text printed on sweatshop free American Apparel cotton jersey. Even if they're too young too vote, they can still...

Twice Shy
All of Twice Shy's T-shirts have a random fortune sewn into the sleeve and many of the designs have subtle political messages (or not so subtle). The biggest statement they make, however, is with the fabric they've chosen to use; all of Twice Shy's garments are made with organically grown cotton. Did you know, every conventionally grown cotton t-shirt is responsible for putting into...

Star Electric Eighty Eight
Founded by 27-year-old Jennifer Garcia of Harlem, New York, Star Electric Eighty Eight produces t-shirts that fuse art, fashion and politics. The current collection, "Revolution" is inspired by heroes Krishnamurti, Noam Chomsky, Howard Zinn, and also by the French "Mai 68" protest posters. Available in select NYC and Tokyo shops....

Kerry Territory
There are many more anti Bush T-shirts out there than there are pro Kerry ones. Kerry Territory, by Duplexlab feels: The sentiment has been clear for half or more of America's voters: GET GEORGE BUSH OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE. But this message has been diluted to a weak proclamation of "Anyone but Bush" or imagery that still implants George W. Bush into the...

New Klaus Tees
Two years ago Klaus Industries proclaimed that 2006 was the new 1984. While the fledgling experiment of democracy is still fledgling, the Portland, Oregon-based company has expanded their line of irreverent and humorous wears. Aside from an update on that particularly ominous theme, these hand-dyed printed shirts extol the tough-guy Abe Lincoln and the need for some domestic humanitarian intervention. “Our shirts are intended...

Tight Knickers
Sydney-based label Tight Knickers use their t-shirts as a medium through which to espouse their views on Australian politics, the degradation of the environment and, ahem, Americans. Yes, brashness is a powerful weapon, especially in the hands of these lads. Their t-shirts are beautifully cut and are made from the softest cotton. I know because I often get around New York in a "Chaos...