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  Oct 01 '09 by Threadless        96 Comments        Watch this      Share:  Share on facebook    Share on delicious    Share on digg    Share on MySpace    Tweet this    Stumble this    Share this on Kaboodle   
Does Classic mean iconic? Does a Classic bring people together? Does a Classic require a visual pun or food with faces? Or do Classics just really effing rock? We here at Threadless can’t seem to limit ourselves to a definition, but we all agree we know one when we see one.

Most underrated Classic?


Hello Classic blog peops! Today we're focusin' on the most underrated Classic. We think it's probably "Nuts" by Barnaby Bocock. The only weblove we can find on it are these two posts. Whatchu think is the most underrated? Tomorrow, we'll be back with more Classics stuff!

Nuts!


By Barnaby Bocock
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Nuts!
More Nuts!

Si Scott Classic


Today's Classic selection is made for those with broken hearts and emo sensibilities. Or those who just heart the amazing British artist Si Scott. This Select tee is inspired by the Daniel Johnston song "True Love will Find You in the End." How has the tee inspired you? Or anyone you know? Tomorrow, we promise we'll get less serious with our Classic choice.

True Love Will Find You In The End


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Swans mate for life! Check out the Si Scott interview by our own Bob Nanna!





Haikus are Easy but Sometimes They Don't Make Sense Refrigerator


By Rolf Nelson

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See yous, we told you
We are much less serious
Thursdays are fun-er

Flickr-ku!


Pandamonium


By Ross Zietz AKA: arzie13
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Pandamonium Photos
Threadcakes Pandamonium!
Pandamonium Cake 1
Pandamonium Cake 2
Pandamonium Cake 3

Cookie Loves Milk


By Jess Fink
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Dramatic video!
Amazing Cookie Loves Milk photos!
Cookie Loves Milk for Life!
Blik magic!
Threadcakes Cookie Loves Milk
Cookie Loves Milk Cake 1
Cookie Loves Milk Cake 2
Cookie Loves Milk Cake 3

Funkalicious


By Christopher Golebiowski
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Amazing Funkalicious photos!
Rip Off!
Threadcakes Funkalicious
Funkalicious Cake 1
Funkalicious Cake 2
Funkalicious Cake 3
Funkalicious Cake 4


Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 10:53am
im wearing funkalicious right now

does that count?
andyg
   andyg on Oct 01 '09 at 10:53am
CLASSIC THREADLESS CLASSICS!!!
CharlesFesta
CharlesFesta on Oct 01 '09 at 10:53am
yes if you post a pic tora!
Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 10:55am
do i have to put pants on?
CharlesFesta
CharlesFesta on Oct 01 '09 at 10:55am
no
tracerbullet
   tracerbullet on Oct 01 '09 at 10:55am
this blog is now classic because andyg posted in it
TheInfamousBaka
TheInfamousBaka on Oct 01 '09 at 10:56am
I think a classic is something that is very recognizable as the brand, like Flowers in the Attic and Communist Party. Even people that aren't particularly knowledgeable about the Threadless collection have seen those designs on the net somewhere or vaguely know about Threadless through those designs.

Or something. Shit, I don't know what I'm talking about.
phillydesigner
   phillydesigner on Oct 01 '09 at 10:56am
classic classic!
Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 10:59am
can i take it like a myspace picture in the bathroom with my lips all pouty and my head tilted just so to represent my nonchalant, care-free attitude that says to the viewer "yeah, Im in the bathroom, but so what. this is life."?
tracerbullet
   tracerbullet on Oct 01 '09 at 11:00am
make sure you don't actually point your face toward the camera, steve. you should only move your eyes so you're simply looking up at the lens.
Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 11:01am
exactly
TheInfamousBaka
TheInfamousBaka on Oct 01 '09 at 11:02am
Make sure you're wearing some nice undies, Steve.
tracerbullet
   tracerbullet on Oct 01 '09 at 11:02am
steve doesn't wear undies
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:09am


CLASSIC FATHEED!
Blake B
Blake B on Oct 01 '09 at 11:10am
Biblical Disaster - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More
littlem
littlem on Oct 01 '09 at 11:12am
i thought this was about vlasic pickles!
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:12am
Olly's Zombies, Glennz Darkside of the Garden and Phone Home. The one with the unicorns shagging. Jublin's 'I heart shootgun zombies'. PLUS MANY MORE!
Ian Leino
   Ian Leino on Oct 01 '09 at 11:12am
you sank my battleship - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More
Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 11:13am
GOATSE
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:14am
Yeah Glennz has a few classics. I think official Classics should be designs that were first printed over 2 years ago, and have a kind of timeless (or at least long lasting) appeal.
jeffreyg
jeffreyg on Oct 01 '09 at 11:15am
CLASSIC TORAKAMIKAZE

littlem
littlem on Oct 01 '09 at 11:15am
Motovino is totally a classic
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:16am


CLASSIC!
SuperRyan
SuperRyan on Oct 01 '09 at 11:19am
Bald Eagle.

More so because I really, really would like a reprint of it - but hey, it rocks.
brentendo
brentendo on Oct 01 '09 at 11:20am
It's difficult to say really... threadless is kinda split into two sides:

the really simple and sometimes wacky graphical tees like liquid shot, captain bellyflop strikes again, road block, afternoon delight, the morning after etc

The Morning After - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

then theres the artistic side of threadless that likes to print really immaculate illustrations and ideas from artists like alexmdc, mathiole, roadkill3d and sonmi to name just few

Shapeshifters Are Us - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

(the two examples 'The morning after' and 'Shapeshifters are us' simply being my favourites of the two different styles)
brentendo
brentendo on Oct 01 '09 at 11:21am
oh and as fatheed said, just about anything by glennz
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:22am


CLASSIC OLI RUDI!
jeffreyg
jeffreyg on Oct 01 '09 at 11:24am
Torakamikaze
   Torakamikaze on Oct 01 '09 at 11:25am
BAHAHAHA JEFF
Jackanapes mk.II
Jackanapes mk.II on Oct 01 '09 at 11:26am
I have always loved. . . 'Cowabunga.'
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 11:29am


Just having a look through the designs at .com/all and there is so many old gems that never get reprinted. It sometimes seems to be a lot of the same stuff. I realise that the same designs stay near the top because if it's reprinted, people see it more and rare more likely to request reprints - but I wish there was a few curve-ball reprints every now and then.
SuperRyan
SuperRyan on Oct 01 '09 at 11:29am


Vlassic!
dinerstate
dinerstate on Oct 01 '09 at 12:44pm
Dark Side of The Garden
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Oct 01 '09 at 12:46pm
I was wearing the pandamonium first edition hoodie before I saw this blag. That is how classic I am. Hoodies, Hoodies, Hoodies.
brentendo
brentendo on Oct 01 '09 at 12:51pm
Word! - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

needs a reprint
nick.dima
nick.dima on Oct 01 '09 at 1:25pm
In the last episode of Californication season 2 you can see a guy wearing a Funkalicious t-shirt. I took a screenshot:

nick.dima
nick.dima on Oct 01 '09 at 1:26pm
ISABOA
   ISABOA on Oct 01 '09 at 1:28pm
funkalicious is the quintessential threadless tshirt
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Oct 01 '09 at 1:34pm
and I believe, at the time, a lot of people were angry it was printed...crazy how the atmosphere changes (for the better)
SuperRyan
SuperRyan on Oct 01 '09 at 2:04pm
funkaliclassic
Kiar
Kiar on Oct 01 '09 at 2:18pm
Reprint DIABOLICAL HOTDOG, dammit.

That is all.
lunchboxbrain
lunchboxbrain on Oct 01 '09 at 2:41pm
Funkalicious is indeed a true classic.

The original run of the I Heart Threadless tee is also a kick ass classic

KBShakedown
KBShakedown on Oct 01 '09 at 2:47pm


Classic Threadcakes!
IamHagel
IamHagel on Oct 01 '09 at 2:54pm
One thing I dont like about Classics is that I check threadless every week and rush to buy the shirts that I like. They sell out and I feel good that I have one of the limited edition shirts. Then months later the shirt is classic and everyone can have. Its a little selfish I know, but that is what makes a Threadless T a Threadless T. On the same account I wouldn't own Funkalicious if it wasn't a classic, so I'm thankful.
spacesick 2
spacesick 2 on Oct 01 '09 at 2:58pm
hooray! I own two threadless classics! I'M HIP!
juliejeremiah
juliejeremiah on Oct 01 '09 at 3:39pm
i totes sent that same Californication screenshot to bnanna several weeks ago.....the threadspotting has been MIA though. :/
brentendo
brentendo on Oct 01 '09 at 4:00pm
I always saw 'Inside You' as one of the most classic threadless tees, but thats maybe because its the first threadless tee I saw. It is, and probably always will be one of my top 5 favourite tees, even though I dont actually own it haha reprint maybe?

Inside You - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 4:58pm
^ yeah, that bp one has definitely the potential to be a classic. I guess to become a classic, a tee needs to have been reprinted several times.

I think it's a great idea to have a sub-category of branded 'Classic' tees that include the most iconic and popular tees Threadless has produced. Maybe in a year or so, some of the watercolour style designs will be classic? I guess it's about the content and the style both standing the test of time and remaining relevant.

Olly's Spoilt tee is a classic for sure.
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 01 '09 at 5:08pm
And include Type Tees in that. Rolf's Haiku slogan. Interpretive dance. Procrastinators. Meat is Murder... All classics IMO.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Oct 01 '09 at 5:38pm
Yeah, the Haiku is a classic.

The Morning After, Snack, Scram! and Afternoon Delight are what I think of when I think Threadless.
mejiaro
mejiaro on Oct 01 '09 at 5:57pm
I'd love to see this tee reprinted. It's a classic.

Robsoul
   Robsoul on Oct 01 '09 at 6:11pm
I would love to see I WAS a TEENAGE MOnsteR reprinted for October, Halloween. An awesome old Threadless tee.
eskimokiss
   eskimokiss on Oct 01 '09 at 6:53pm
evan3
   evan3 on Oct 01 '09 at 6:55pm
umm
i want to say lemonaid
and russian newborn
i have been wanting those for 2 years!
and Doll
eskimokiss
   eskimokiss on Oct 01 '09 at 6:56pm
darn it...

that was supposed to be the tee "I am analog"

another classic:

Damn Scientists - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More

eskimokiss
   eskimokiss on Oct 01 '09 at 6:59pm
follow_it - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More

radios - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More
westicles
westicles on Oct 01 '09 at 7:29pm
I don't really have a reason but I consider these classics:
Sea Ghost - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever
The Madness of Mission 6 - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever
Word! - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever

These were some of the first tees I saw when I first came on here. Plus I think Navy's a pretty classic threadless color shirt. Also I want Word! And Sea Ghost reprinted very badly.
orionrising
orionrising on Oct 01 '09 at 8:41pm
Dark Side of the Garden! I'd love to get my hands on this one!
The.Hush.Kat
The.Hush.Kat on Oct 01 '09 at 9:15pm
I dunno why Future in the Past hasn't been reprinted. It should be on its way to be a Threadless classic :D
ekengren
ekengren on Oct 01 '09 at 9:40pm
http://media.threadless.com/product/375/minizoom.jpgFrench Army Knife - - Should be reprinted, and even considered a classic in my opinion!
ekengren
ekengren on Oct 01 '09 at 9:42pm
http://www.threadless.com/product/375/French_Army_Knife
DwarfMcDougal
DwarfMcDougal on Oct 01 '09 at 11:17pm



DwarfMcDougal
DwarfMcDougal on Oct 01 '09 at 11:18pm
Adrenalin_Grin
Adrenalin_Grin on Oct 01 '09 at 11:57pm
I am in Sri Lanka at the moment and there are Funkalicious rip-offs here as well. A true classic!
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Oct 02 '09 at 12:13pm
is this a classic?

A Birth Day - Threadless, Best T-shirts Ever
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Oct 02 '09 at 12:17pm
I'm pretty sure most of franx works are classics too
I know it's pretty new but judith+holofernes have already been ripped off

rip-off worthy ones are classics right?
shimala
shimala on Oct 02 '09 at 12:18pm
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Oct 02 '09 at 12:19pm
wow getty images should pay threadless
Sketchical
Sketchical on Oct 02 '09 at 1:04pm
definitely!
and don't forget Turk wore Funkalicious on Scrubs!
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 02 '09 at 1:52pm
Madness of Mission 6 should be a classic one day.
Krimson
Krimson on Oct 02 '09 at 2:09pm
My Pshycic shirt! heh... heh.. nah.
2 days later
Homer123
Homer123 on Oct 05 '09 at 10:18am
Funkalicious in German Tv on Friday. Threadless Team please give me some Street Team points for this Threadspotting.

Tonteau
   Tonteau on Oct 05 '09 at 10:31am
Anything I've done. Reprint them.
littlem
littlem on Oct 05 '09 at 10:48am
sale sale sale it's a classics sale!!
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Oct 05 '09 at 10:54am
Fail.
ivejustquitsmoking
   ivejustquitsmoking on Oct 05 '09 at 10:57am
A threadless classic is on sale :)
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Oct 05 '09 at 11:10am
I can see that Pandamonium is a classic, but AV and When Pandas Attack? Get my hopes up all for nothing. Wah.

(It's also funny because the place I work at did an AV tee with the exact concept as Ollie's 2 years ago. It's a coincidence, I'm not implying anything.)
jeffreyg
jeffreyg on Oct 05 '09 at 2:45pm
;( haha
fatheed
   fatheed on Oct 05 '09 at 2:49pm
I came to dance will be elevated to classic status one day, I'm sure.
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Oct 05 '09 at 3:18pm
no need for that, it's been reprinted 3 x already, fatheed.

I just wanted some good old gems, that's why I'm being such a big complainer. I guess that's what I had in mind, literally a classic. I really really really wanted I Once Was A Teenage Monster, but who knows, maybe t-less will have new classics coming out all week.
cynap
cynap on Oct 05 '09 at 4:15pm
Damn too late to for a classic, but it should totally be a reprint, birth of venus. That's what got me interested in Threadless but could never buy it because it always went out of stock...and I saw a co-worker using it 2 weeks ago (smile to my face)
avalanche_lily
avalanche_lily on Oct 05 '09 at 4:16pm
I'm digging the whole classic theme/color scheme.

Can you keep it forever?
cynap
cynap on Oct 05 '09 at 4:17pm
correction, not the birth of venus but the rebirth of Venus.
http://www.threadless.com/product/1238/The_Rebirth_of_Venus
Robsoul
   Robsoul on Oct 05 '09 at 4:46pm
avalanche_lily on Oct 05 '09 at 4:16pm
I'm digging the whole classic theme/color scheme.

Can you keep it forever?


agreed, it's dope
bortwein
   bortwein on Oct 05 '09 at 4:48pm
This photo is Classic.
staffell
staffell on Oct 05 '09 at 4:52pm
There seems to be two common ideas involved when we talk about classic: Age and Popularity. I'd say that for a tshirt to be classic, it has to have both.
d3d
   d3d on Oct 05 '09 at 4:56pm
FITA and Dark Side of the Garden are the classicest classics that ever classiced.
berdesigner
berdesigner on Oct 05 '09 at 5:39pm
I missed this one, but I have been hoping for a reprint for years!

berdesigner
berdesigner on Oct 05 '09 at 5:40pm
Oops, the photo didn't work. I'm talking about "Oh No" Oh No!
jshepp
jshepp on Oct 05 '09 at 5:45pm
Threadless=Classic
Bodes
Bodes on Oct 05 '09 at 7:43pm
sillyputty
sillyputty on Oct 05 '09 at 11:12pm
Consumable is probably my all time favorite Threadless tee. It was my first one ever from the original printing back when Threadless was still like only a year old I think. Since then it's been reprinted a few times, so it's classic in the sense that it is an old shirt, must represent Threadless well, due to the reprints and is just an awesome shirt that will never get old.
Also my crazy ex-girlfriend stole it from me and lost it. I NEED a bright yellow reprint of this shirt!

Also Teddy Bubbles--first Threadless shirt I ever saw on a human being. It was the thing that made me come here in the first place.
SquidInk
SquidInk on Oct 06 '09 at 11:38pm
"ctrl+z" is a classic... i like that one a lot. but my absolute all-time favorite is "doodle". probably my favorite shirt, and definitely the one that gets the most comments out of all my threadless swag.

i also have the "project save the LPC" poster.... that's going waaaaaay back...
lids
lids on Oct 07 '09 at 9:17am
Personal fave shirt:
lunchboxbrain
lunchboxbrain on Oct 08 '09 at 8:18am
Festa's Call-Ins were classic! Bring 'em back!
tesco
   tesco on Oct 09 '09 at 4:38am
4 Color Swatch Palette - Threadless T-shirts, Nude No More

^^^this^^^
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