http://www.fabbricadaponte.com FABBRICA da PONTE Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:32:48 +0000 http://www.fabbricadaponte.com en http://fabbricadaponte.com/DownSouth http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/DownSouth Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:32:48 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 2026015 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_052_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_052_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_044.JPG" border="0" width="400" height="560" width_o="400" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_044_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_059_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_059_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_053_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_053_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_074_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_074_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_046.JPG" border="0" width="400" height="560" width_o="400" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_046_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_077_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_077_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_057_905.JPG" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_057_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_071.JPG" border="0" width="400" height="560" width_o="400" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/2026015/5-1-06_071_o.JPG" align="left" /> DownSouth Green in more ways than one. The distinctive olive drab of military surplus and images Brooklyn's history in war and peace combine to create a comfortable, thoughtful, and environmentally friendly place to grab a beverage and watch the show simulcasted from SouthPaw upstairs. http://fabbricadaponte.com/The-Family-Stache http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/The-Family-Stache Mon, 23 May 2011 21:10:53 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1487151 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john_cover_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="575" width_o="790" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john_cover_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john1_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="570" width_o="790" height_o="570" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john2_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="571" width_o="790" height_o="571" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john3_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="576" width_o="790" height_o="576" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john4_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="573" width_o="790" height_o="573" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john4_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john5_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="575" width_o="790" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john6_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="575" width_o="790" height_o="575" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john6_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john7_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="574" width_o="790" height_o="574" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john7_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john8_905.jpg" border="0" width="790" height="571" width_o="790" height_o="571" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1487151/4john8_o.jpg" align="left" /> The Family 'Stache with Seth Kushner http://fabbricadaponte.com/Natural-Selection-Wines http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Natural-Selection-Wines Mon, 16 May 2011 18:42:19 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1433906 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/IMG_1786_905.JPG" border="0" width="905" height="884" width_o="1920" height_o="1876" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/IMG_1786_o.JPG" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswnivet_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswnivet_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswgrenache_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswgrenache_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswsyrah.jpg" border="0" width="612" height="612" width_o="612" height_o="612" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1433906/nswsyrah_o.jpg" align="left" /> Natural Selection We took Darwin’s “natural selection” charts and tables into account when designing the brand identity and labeling system for this New York City based organic wine importer. We reset his chart depicting the success of stronger species, and integrated into the front label as a basis for all the wines in the Natural Selection family. The back label template is based on the easy-to-read, full disclosure nature of the graphic tables common during the later half of the 19th century, when Darwin was publishing much of his work. Ironically, the “natural” in the importer’s name doesn’t refer to the method of selecting the wines, but to the types of wine they import. Technically, Natural Selection Wines is the artificial selection and importation of some of the most natural, organic, bio-dynamic, small estate, family-owned and produced wines of France, Italy and Spain. Complete with recycled paper, soy inks and recycled foil caps. However, the Darwin clan really took the Natural Selection thing to heart, and really kept it in the fam. Charles’ grandfather, the industrial revolutionary and marketing genius, Josiah Wedgewood, set it off when he married his rich 3rd cousin, Sarah Wedgewood, who had a fat dowry to invest in her new husband’s factory. Two of their sons John and Josiah II married the Allen sisters, Louisa and Elizabeth. Their daughter Susannah, married the son of his associate, Erasmus Darwin, Robert. These three marriages would produce 19 grand-children for Josiah and Sarah, of which 6 would marry each other, producing 3 marriages of first-cousins, including that of Charles Darwin and his first cousin and wife Emma Wedgewood. In fact, it was the double inheritance from Grandpa Josiah that allowed Charles to lead the life of leisure and inquisitiveness that ultimately led to his discoveries. These discoveries led him to worry that the deaths of 3 of his 10 children before the age of 10 were the result of inbreeding. http://fabbricadaponte.com/Soma-Sneaker http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Soma-Sneaker Fri, 13 May 2011 15:27:54 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1440706 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440706/1_905.jpg" border="0" width="905" height="678" width_o="1200" height_o="900" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440706/1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440706/2_905.jpg" border="0" width="905" height="678" width_o="1200" height_o="900" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440706/2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Soma Sneaker Many millenia ago, when we were just getting the hang of walking on two legs, we had tough feet, rolling around barefoot all day, looking for food in all different environments. Now thankfully we have shoes, no small feat, but often these shoes, while protecting our feet, also restrict them. Soma has the solution for this dilemma. It’s an ergonomic shoe that features a revolutionary sole sandwich construction with integrated toe box that allows for toes to spread properly, encouraging proper stride and posture. Design, visualization, and prototyping for Soma Inc. Collaboration with Conduit. http://fabbricadaponte.com/Carte-Napoletane http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Carte-Napoletane Fri, 13 May 2011 15:19:10 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1440631 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440631/cartenove_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440631/cartenove_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440631/cartetre_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1440631/cartetre_o.jpg" align="left" /> Carte Napoletane Once the Chinese developed block printing (50 CE) and paper (105 CE), playing cards were going to happen, it was just a matter of time. About 850 years, apparently. The earliest date that Chinese playing cards existed with certainty is 969 according to a history of the Liao dynasty (907-1125) written in the 14th century. It noted that Emperor Mu-tsung played cards on New Year’s eve. Good times. A multitude of suits and systems were devised as the concept moved slowly westward. When they surfaced in India, they had become round discs. By the time they made it to Mamluk Egypt they had become 52 cards broken down into the 4 precursors of the “Latin” suits; swords, cups, clubs and coins. With borrowed cards came borrowed vocabulary. The Persian word for playing cards, “ganjifeh”, became the name of a popular game played with the aforementioned round cards in India, Ganjifa. The Arab word “kanjifah” was too difficult for the Europeans to say so they borrowed the Arab term for 2 of the “royal” cards, “na’’ib malik” and “thani na’’ib”, which became “naipes”, still the Spanish term for playing cards. Playing cards were introduced to Europe by Mamluk traders in Italy, referenced in a miniature made for King Louis II of Naples in 1352, which depicted courtiers playing. Since Italy was still 500 years away from unification, each city-state developed their own take on the Mamluk tradition. The most southern like Naples and Sicily retained the closest ties to the Islamic tradition, eschewing the queen for the viceroy, which became the “cavaliere”, and the inclusion of the curved sword, a distinctly Arabic scimitar. The Neapolitan deck is the best known of the Italian decks and like many playing card traditions, a fortune-telling system has developed around them. In the case of BRDG’s tee’s (as long as they’re right side up) the “cavalier of cups” indicates imminent love, a romantic encounter, the evolution of feelings, a young lover, a good trip, or a sudden departure with pleasing result. The “three of denari” (money) indicates luxury, bounty, comfort, wellness, entry into a lucrative new business, the broadening of horizons, improvements, joy, and good luck. They are available for purchase here. http://fabbricadaponte.com/The-Commute http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/The-Commute Fri, 13 May 2011 02:40:36 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1438465 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commutepool_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commutepool_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commuteyoke_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commuteyoke_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commutemirror_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1438465/commutemirror_o.jpg" align="left" /> The Commute Bridge Shirt with cuff-to-cuff embroidery. Brooklyn to Manhattan, bridge in between. Due to the Bridge Shirt’s unique construction, works equally well when worn inside-out with sleeves rolled up. The official unification of New York City took place in 1898. However, it was 15 years earlier that the Roebling family’s Brooklyn Bridge opened, which forever changed the mental and physical landscape of the metropolis. The two cities, no longer separated by 1,595 feet and 6 inches of the East River, immediately began to change in relation, and in spite of, each other. On the opening day, 150,300 pedestrians and 1,800 vehicles crossed the longest suspension bridge ever built. Although Brooklyn had its own identity as an independent city, it quickly became Manhattan’s first bedroom community and its first place to turn to for out-sourcing. More than 50% of Brooklyn’s workforce travels to Manhattan for work, about 331,500 people, 92.58% of them via subway. And although no subway lines have traveled the Brooklyn Bridge since 1944, the Bridge probably is most important on those rare occasions when the subways aren’t running, and folks want to get back home. The bridge becomes the pedestrian thoroughfare famous in photos of 9/11/2001 or the various blackouts. Today it averages 150,000 vehicles, 1500 bicycles, and 2500 pedestrians every weekday. http://fabbricadaponte.com/Cycling-White-Tee http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Cycling-White-Tee Thu, 12 May 2011 16:19:53 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1435529 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteesidefar_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteesidefar_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteerearhand_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteerearhand_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteesideclose_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteesideclose_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteerearclose_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteerearclose_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteefront_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435529/cycteefront_o.jpg" align="left" /> Cycling White Tee The white t-shirt is to America what the toga was to ancient Rome. Invented by the U.S. Navy between the wars, Marlon Brando and James Dean made them cool, Disney gave them graphics and somebody in the seventies was thoughtful enough to introduce the v-neck for the open-collar, hairy chest crowd. In 2004 Dem Franchize Boyz reminded us that the white tee was the perfect everyday egalitarian garment for people of all genders and ethnicities and was appropriate for a host of different activities. In the world of multi-stage international cycling, various jerseys are awarded to riders after each stage, most notably the “maillot jeunne” in the Tour de France or the “maglia rosa” in the Giro d’Italia, for the overall leader after each stage. Originally these colors were decided by the color of the newsprint of newspapers that first sponsored the races, L’Auto and La Gazzetta dello Sport, respectively. One jersey color that both competitions seem to agree upon is the “maglia bianca” or “maillot blanc” (white shirt) that is awarded to the youngest, fastest rider in both the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia. BRDG has combined these proud traditions with the introduction of the cycling tee. The best of both worlds, happily less flashy than a U.S. Postal or a Campagnolo Jersey, but just as functional. It has three pockets along the lower back that allow the wearer to travel unencumbered around the city, with or without a bicycle, all summer long. Also available as an A-shirt (undershirt). http://fabbricadaponte.com/Swiss-Post-Messengers http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Swiss-Post-Messengers Thu, 12 May 2011 14:13:28 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1435076 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessfront.jpg" border="0" width="590" height="560" width_o="590" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessfront_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/4_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/4_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessback_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessback_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessdetail_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsrbmessdetail_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessfront1.jpg" border="0" width="620" height="560" width_o="620" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessfront1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/4_5_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/4_5_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessback_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessback_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessdetail_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435076/swsgrmessdetail_o.jpg" align="left" /> Swiss Post Messengers -Crafted of Swiss postal bags from the 1970s-1990s. -Padded and lined with chambray to protect contents. -Solid brass hardware and domestically tanned leather. -Designed and manufactured right here in New York City. -Each bag is unique based upon the condition of, and printing on, the post bag its made of. -Useful, stylish and comfortable for ever day use. -Vertical snaps allow a 15" laptop to be securely carried. Currently available in our shop. Neutral: Heavyweight grey/beige twill. Indigo Chambray lining 5-6 ounce leather from Prime Tanning Company in Maine. Striped: Red and blue striped cotton. Swiss post bags from the 1970s-1990s. Black Chambray lining. 7-8 ounce leather from the Horween Leather company in Chicago. http://fabbricadaponte.com/Swiss-Post-Satchels http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Swiss-Post-Satchels Thu, 12 May 2011 14:07:46 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1435060 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchel3-4closed.jpg" border="0" width="566" height="560" width_o="566" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchel3-4closed_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchel3-4open.jpg" border="0" width="570" height="560" width_o="570" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchel3-4open_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchelfront.jpg" border="0" width="606" height="560" width_o="606" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchelfront_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchelinside_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsgrsatchelinside_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchel3-4closed.jpg" border="0" width="589" height="560" width_o="589" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchel3-4closed_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchel3-4open.jpg" border="0" width="613" height="560" width_o="613" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchel3-4open_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchelfront.jpg" border="0" width="577" height="560" width_o="577" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchelfront_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchelinside_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1435060/swsrbsatchelinside_o.jpg" align="left" /> Swiss Post Satchels Part of the first production line of Bags From Bags, a baggage project from Fabbrica Da Ponte. -Crafted of Swiss postal bags from the 1970s-1990s. -Padded, quilted, and lined with chambray to protect contents. -Solid brass hardware and domestically tanned leather. -Designed and manufactured right here in New York City. -Each bag is unique based upon the condition of, and printing on, the post bag its made of. -Great for weekend trip or around town. -Can be rotated and worn on shoulders. 11" H x 16" W x 8" D Currently available in our shop. Neutral: Heavyweight grey/beige twill. Indigo Chambray lining 5-6 ounce leather from Prime Tanning Company in Maine. Striped: Red and blue striped cotton. Swiss post bags from the 1970s-1990s. Black Chambray lining. 7-8 ounce leather from the Horween Leather company in Chicago. http://fabbricadaponte.com/Brooklynites-Tees http://fabbricadaponte.com/following/fabbricadaponte.com/Brooklynites-Tees Thu, 12 May 2011 06:47:20 +0000 FABBRICA da PONTE 1434058 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesbluef_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesbluef_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesblueb_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesblueb_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesgreen_905.jpg" border="0" width="800" height="560" width_o="800" height_o="560" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/2/92030/1434058/bkitesgreen_o.jpg" align="left" /> Brooklynites Tees When approached by the folks who brought us The Brooklynites and asked to design limited edition promotional tees for their book, needless to say, we were touched. We picked two of the most “Brooklyn” subjects from their book to work with, a tough chick from deep in the borough and a black Hassidic Jewish rapper from North Carolina who found his own personal promised land right here in BK. We chose royal blue and white in memory of the borough’s long-lost Bums and olive drab and red for our own personal memories of Brooknam. The one aspect we insisted on including is the empty space on the back where the wearer can inscribe their own vintage.