Striped uniforms were common among inmates in 19th century prisons around the world. In some countries the striping was vertical, in others horizontal. However way the stripes went, the idea of the pattern was to prevent escapes, facilitate recognition and ease the recapture of inmates...
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It’s good not to take everything seriously. We took that rule to hear, when designing these snug undies inspired by the yellow jumpsuits of inmates and stereotypical prison humor. Despite the humor, this 100% organic cotton underwear is unbelievably comfortable. Just like Goofy’s alter ego...
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Do you see the owl? You might not spot it, but it’s there in the original piece of art that led to the pattern of these socks. The work is called “Metsästäjä”, Finnish for “hunter”, and features a proud owl with a freshly caught mouse...
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Striped uniforms were common among inmates in 19th century prisons around the world. In some countries the striping was vertical, in others horizontal. However way the stripes went, the idea of the pattern was to prevent escapes, facilitate recognition and ease the recapture of inmates...
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Jeans, denim shirts and chambray shirts took over prisons in the early 1900s. Out went the classic striped uniforms. It’s a tradition that has lived in some prison systems to the present day. The change was brought forth by the growing number of non-violent, working...
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Creativity opens up locks – at least mental ones. A prison artist who had forgotten his creative skills for years, rediscovered them in art therapy organized and funded by Project Papillon. The art that followed led to the designs of this bandana scarf – partly...
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Becoming a father and seeing your sweetheart grow is a huge and treasured experience for most men. In contrast to that, can you imagine becoming a father while doing time? You only get to follow the growth of your daughter or son during visiting hours....
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Life takes unexpected twists and turns. This t-shirt is the result of one such story. The art on the shirt was done as a wedding gift tattoo for a friend. After a few twists on the way, the tattoo never came to adorn the friend’s...
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Striped uniforms were common among inmates in 19th century prisons around the world. In some countries the striping was vertical, in others horizontal. However way the stripes went, the idea of the pattern was to prevent escapes, facilitate recognition and ease the recapture of inmates...
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The best of both worlds – that’s what you get with our worker denim shirt. It is crossbred from classical warder uniforms and chambray work shirts worn by inmates in the early 1900s. Simple cuts of utility wear, light weight organic cotton denim, and county...
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