Church

I'm from Canada so I hadn't really heard about this in my area, but I've heard that these shirts are everywhere in the US.
I'm just wondering what everyone thinks of Ed Hardy designs? I completely love his style and am looking to get some of the shirts, they're just really expensive.
So my question is not really whether you think its worth it because i know most people won't think it is, but whether or not you like the designs? And also if you know of any other designers who do similar styles? Thanks!

http://www.donedhardy.com/


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http://www.kineda.com/photos/fashion/edhardy_skull.jpg

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MSD

They're not everywhere in the US, I've never seen them other than online. I certainly don't think they're worth the money, but I'm also not a fan of big gaudy designs and wouldn't wear that kind of stuff even if I got it for free.

Temporary_User

I'm in Canada as well, and see them fairly often. They aren't my type of clothing. I like funky designs and all, theirs just aren't a fit for me. I have no problem paying what they are charging. However, they are so popular right now, it seems that if you own one, you really stand out as a guy who buys it simply to show off that you can afford to pay that much for a shirt.
I would recommend taking a look through www.revolveclothing.com they should have some clothing on there they you'll be interested in. Some more reasonably priced, some not.

snowy

Haven't seen these on campus or elsewhere.

Personally, I'm not a fan of providing free advertising to some designer I've never met.

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Willravel

Skulls? Is it 1996? Does the shirt come with pogs? I've got a slammer that looks like the second shirt.

Manic_Skafe

They've been all over NY since last summer. The designs are supposed to look like tattoos and for what the clothes cost - you might as well just get the tatts.

Cool enough but not my style.

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Never seen it before, nor would I wear it.

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telekinetic

My only familiarity with Ed Hardy is that they were popular with "Guidos" that go to New York clubs back in mid-2007, according to Rob the Bouncer in his blog Clublife.

http://standingonthebox.blogspot.com...e-fighter.html

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*Nikki*

Some of the women's stuff is kinda ok. The thing is though, that is so way beyond anything I could afford.

BlindingSight

I see that stuff around philly a lot, but graphic t-shirts arent really my style. I like the first one the best out of those though.

blahblah454

$88 for a tee? Yea fucking right. I will stick with my plain $6 ones that I wear most of the time.

djtobia

I like the skull and the Top hat, but the "dia-de-los-muertos" thing isnt going for me

StellaLuna

I recommend checking out etsy for designs that are probably even better than this, but usually cheaper and supporting an artist/craftsperson who actually screenprints their own art.

Not so much into the "oooh, dead stuff!" thing. Unless it's a zombie. Bring on the zombie gear.

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Jenna

Not really my fashion style...

Halx

This is a good example of someone who has fooled the world into buying a mediocre thing at a crazy price.

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Esoteric

Pretty cool designs, but $88 for a fuckin T-Shirt?

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SSJTWIZTA

it looks like a homosexuals version of a JNCO shirt.

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Esoteric

I used to wear JNCO jeans all the time in Middle School.

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SSJTWIZTA

haha im wearing a pair of JNCO's now. they last a long time, thats for sure.

What i was trying to say is that it looks as if they looked at a jnco shit and said to themselves "Hmmm, How can we make this totally gay???"

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Church

That was completely inappropriate, so this is the extent of me acknowledging that.

As for everyone else, I can see how you wouldn't like them or think they're too expensive. I totally agree that they are very pricey, but I'm not going to replace my wardrobe or anything like that with them. I was just planning on buying one. I think everyone should own at least one piece of clothing that makes them happy. Thanks for everyone's input though!

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mixedmedia

Well, I'll just come right on out and say that not only are they outrageously expensive they're also, well, ugly. I'm not impressed by the designs at all. Nor are they original in the least.They look like t-shirts you might find at any super-truck stop in the bible belt.

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World's King

Noting like the further rape of Kustom Kulture...



This style has been around since the 50's. But back then it was associated with dangerous criminals and bikers. Now it's associated with frat guy date-rapists, and anyone that thinks they are too cool to not have a giant fucking design and a logo on their shirt. We had this trend come around a few years ago when everyone discovered Von Dutch. About 30 years to late I might add. Nothing was better then seeing hipster assholes with their Von Dutch hats on representing a known racist. At least Ed Hardy has some actually design to it's trend. Even if they are just rip offs of old Sailor Jerry tattoo designs...

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SSJTWIZTA

jesus, i should have known someone would get offended by that. lighten up.

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MoonDog

BLECH.
But then again, I'm just a conservative old fuddy duddy :P

Charlatan

These were all over Patong Beach when I was in Phuket last month. I've always kind of liked the Ed Hardy tattoos. They have a classic feel to them. But I don't like them on t-shirts. I think they look kind of stupid.

By that might just be me.

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Xerxys

I wonder why people go apeshit over a tshirt!

Pacifier

Yes, but itsn't this what "trends" are all about?
Which is the reason why i don't like them.

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Bear Cub

Ed Hardy clothing + male = Douchenozzle.


Though they do complement the equally douchenozzle crowd of "Affliction" t-shirt wearers.

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Bacchanal

They're only made for skinny or muscular guys, so I'll never own one. I've never been huge into old school tattoos either, so the designs don't do anything for me. Plus the price is a huge deal-breaker for me.

If you like it, and can afford it, though, go for it.

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FuglyStick

Clothing for the "OMGKATVONDISSOAWESOME" clique. Pass.

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Cynthetiq

ugh, these are all over the neighborhood here. I think there are a couple stores nearby. IMO, it's STUPID to pay that much for a TSHIRT, but then again, I'm not interested in fashion, someone into fashion is going to pay more for something that I'm not going to pay that much for.

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I hear you can now get Ed Hardy shirts at Costco.

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They're EVERYWHERE in Southern California. From what I hear, my friends mostly buy them at outlet stores and cheap boutiques in Tijuana. Down in Mexico they can run to about 30 USD.. in the outlet stores here they're about $50-60.

SSJTWIZTA

im just fine with my 10 dollar beer logo shirts and band-tees.

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hunnychile

That means those overpriced tee shirts by Ed Hardy are "Officially No Longer THE Hot Item" any longer.

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This perfectly sums of my feelings.. but THIS.. was hilarious.

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I really, really, really wanna by Jinn an Ed Hardy shirt that says, "I'd hit it."

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cellophanedeity

While some of the designs are neat, every douche bar on Richmond is full of these shirts.

If you're willing to drop some money for design, try shopping at Lavish & Squalor on Queen West. If you want a hipster sort of look and want to pay next to nothing for it, try Black Market.

We have some pretty decent shopping in our city, and I think you can do better than Ed Hardy. Take an afternoon and walk Queen West (and do it before the weather is bad and all the hot ladies put their clothes back on!)

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Radio Monk33

Damn uggleeeeeehh imo. :P

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