Ivory Skies t shirts
With so many t-shirt labels coming and going these days it is a good thing to see some sticking around. London-based Ivory Skies has been around for nearly two years now — which in t-shirt language is long. The brand’s new collection has uncovered some more ancient drawings that sit nicely on a printed tee. Designer Carlo Salanitri has built somewhat of a cult following amongst the t-shirt community, with a large online following.
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rob joberson said | 2 March, 2010
LOVE THIS CREW! bought one of their tee’s from their first run. looks as though they always coming out with stuff that is unique. you can’t really blame them for adding 1 skull print in the collection… it is quite cool, in my opinion
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Jake Falkinder said | 1 March, 2010
Yep, you guys are right, Ivory Skies have been around for ages now. The best thing about their tshirts, is the neckline. The not so-best-thing about their tees, is that ‘skull’ prints are so last year