Toronto T-Shirts - Looking for Inspiration Beyond the Needle

Yasmine Louis makes some more creative Toronto-themed T-shirts: http://www.yasminelouis.com/shirts.htm

I've always liked the TO brand, they're pretty old and no CN tower imagery.

I have to say this T-Dot clothing line is pretty weak. The logo they came up with is horrid, I'm sorry to say. I'm not a designer in anyway but I wouldn't rock any of their t's. And for 35$ i'd rather spend that on 2 plain t's from the GAP. You'd think that someone in Toronto would come up with something more appealing and unique. Sigh

Why is the dangling sneaker image considered uniquely "Toronto"? Isn't this prevalent in every major American city as well? And why does it symbolize "diversity"? This image already has a myriad of possible associations: crack dealer in vicinity, gang territory, some guy losing his virginity, etc...

Props to him for trying to start up his own business - but sheesh, the execution is WEAK.

(And oh yeah, the concentric circle designs he had were "okay", but I liked the original FAR better:

http://emptees.com/tees/1319-crop-duster

Courtesy of Oliver Barrett, of Go Media. I've seen it ripped off a MILLION TIMES, including by The Hudson's Bay Company.)

I'd also recommend checking out Neighborhoodies. I've yet to order one, but they look pretty cool, if not quite cheap.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/doitintheroad/

they can't compete with the blogto t-shirt

Urban Outfitters steals designs (not just t-shirts) and is owned by an ultra-rightwing Santorum-supporter.

http://youthoughtwewouldntnotice.com/blog3/?s=urban+outfitters

Meh,
seems like the overdone NY / statue of liberty theme rethought; personally, I get 'Akomplice' T's; Rob Dobi has some pretty nifty styles too: www.robdobi.com

Jonathan->