25 Years of Independent Art

In 2000, Threadless was born from a simple idea: empower artists and celebrate creativity. What started as an online t-shirt design competition quickly evolved into a thriving global community where independent artists could turn their designs into wearable, shareable, and livable art.

Now, 25 years later, we’re still doing what we love—giving artists the tools to share their creativity with the world. Whether you’ve been here since the early days or just discovered us, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. And don’t worry, we’re not slowing down anytime soon. Here’s to another 25 years of art, weirdness, and community-driven magic!

Check back throughout our 25th Anniversary celebration for updates to this page.

Maybe you designed a shirt that went viral. Maybe you discovered an artist whose work spoke to you. Or maybe you still own a t-shirt from the early 2000s that’s held together by sheer nostalgia. We want to hear your Threadless memories! Submit your story below or share your story on social media using #Threadless25 or tag us for a chance to be featured in our anniversary celebration.