T-Post is a super cool Swedish t-shirt subscription box that tells stories through words and wearable art. The result is a new twist on the concept of a magazine. With each new shirt comes a new story. According to their site:
A T-post story can be an in depth interview with someone we think is interesting (like Ricky Powell or Eric HAZE), or a stories about how we never really get our hands dirty anymore, or how the only way to become truly cool is by hanging out in nature, where nobody can see you. In all our stories we tend to openly reflect on what’s happening around us in a time when everything is moving so fast that we hardly ever take the time to.
The t-shirt designs are all unique collaborations with artists, designers, and brands. Their site mentions past collaborations with "Alife and Staple, as well as organizations like TEDx and Fatta Man."
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About T-Post T-Shirt Subscription Box Review
The Subscription Box: T-post®
The Cost: About $39.01 per month (33 EURO—exchange rates can vary slightly)
The Products: Each month, you'll get a new exclusive t-shirt (in sizes for men and women) featuring a unique design by a different artist, designer, brand, or organization, plus a written story, article, or interview to accompany the wearable art.
Ships to: Free shipping worldwide!
T-Post "" Cool Tee Design #145
I'll start this review by talking about the article printed inside the shirt. If you're new to T-Post, know that this is a recurring feature and what sets the brand apart—there's a story to go along with every T-Post shirt design, and you can find that story printed on the inside of the back of the tee. Usually, I talk about what's on the outside of the shirt first, but this month, I think some context is helpful!
The featured subject this month is Patrik Arve, who's collaborated with a slew of notable Swedish and globally-known artists (hello, Robyn) and made music himself, most recently as part of Nya Krösus. I'm brand new to Arve, but from the article, I get the sense that he's a pretty irreverent, iconoclast type of dude. He's pro-artists-getting-paid-for-their-work, which I love, but I was surprised to read that he's anti-skill (like, he prefers musicians with attitude vs. technical ability), which makes me go, "Hmm... okay." I think that thinking is tied to his interest in democratizing music making, and his punk-informed anti-establishment vibe. I can't say I'm eager to learn more after reading about Arve, but I do like the feeling that I'm learning about an artist from a different country in a niche that I'd otherwise be unfamiliar with.
Long story short, this irreverent musician has inspired quite an irreverent tee. The design is full of literal and figurative middle fingers, so be prepared!
Here's the tee from the front.
And from the back.
If you guessed that was a middle finger in the pocket, you'd be right.
There are also some sleeve details chronicling some of Arve's groups and projects.
And last but not least, a man tiger with a salaciously placed... uh... tail? Trunk? Not gonna say for sure. I have a feeling that Arve fans might be more familiar with these designs, but as a newcomer, I had a few surprised chuckles.
The Verdict: The concept of this brand is super cool. I love the idea of giving wearable art some written context. Not all of the designs that I get from T-Post are so specific to Sweden/Swedish culture, but this one definitely left me feeling a bit like an outsider looking in. Not in a bad way, of course. As I mentioned, it's cool to learn about new artists, etc. via this subscription. But I don't know that this particular shirt resonated with me or fits my wardrobe as much as others have.
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? No. Sign up by the 10th to get that month's tee!
Value Breakdown: This subscription cost 33 EURO, which currently equals about $37.60. Exchange rates vary month to month, so that cost may go up or down for customers not in the EU. That $39.01 includes the exclusive tee, the story, the artist info, and most importantly, international shipping costs!
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