DESTROYING EVERYTHING…

May, 08 2012

We just got in a few copies of Ricky Adam’s new book ‘Destroying Everything …Seems Like The Only Option’. The book is amazing and is definitely something you’ll want to have in your collection. There’s a bunch of great photos from the last couple years including the one of Edwin hoping the turnstile with his bike in Barcelona. You can pick up a copy in our store

COMMON No 22

Apr, 26 2012

The new issue of Common Magazine is out and there is an interview with Ralph about the history of Animal. There are a lot of great old photos which definitely makes it something you should get your hands. We have a few copies at the warehouse so all of the order from our online store will get a copy until we run out.

ANCHOR DIVISION

Apr, 19 2012

Our friends at Anchor Division recently took outstanding photo’s of our current American Made Collection garments. If you have a moment check out their blog. It’s updated daily and specializes in showcasing finer mens wear, specifically USA made garments. They also throw in a variety of motorcycle, automobiles, and other various arts and design. Click here to view the post.

EBBETS FIELD

Apr, 10 2012

It’s baseball opening week, the Mets are undefeated and we are releasing a small collection made for us by Ebbets Field. You can check out all of the details about the project and a look book at Defgrip. All of the pieces are small run and only available in our online store. Check out some images after the jump and more detailed photos in the store.

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METRO PCS

Mar, 29 2012

Edwin and Hoder coming off in a new Metro PCS ad.

If they get the iPhone I’ll fuck with them.

SS12 LOOK BOOK

Mar, 23 2012

Head over to Defgrip to check out our latest look book.

All the tees are available now in the store.

The spring, well actually summer came early to New York this year so we are ready to drop our spring t-shirts and put together a quick look book. This is our strongest range of shirts yet, featuring some awesome graphics like the Mott St. shirt, which is only printed in the lucky Chinese colors and is based on the overwhelming collage of competing signs in China-Town. Also the Gowanus Canal Swim Club shirt you can figure out from this clip. We’ve toned down a lot of the graphics as well, making them more wearable for everyday use. Classic designs such as the Dewey and Branded t-shirts will stay in your collection for years to come. Experimenting with lighter weight fabrics, the New Era hats are perfect for the summer heat. As accompanied by a variety of snapbacks with classic designs.

Edwin shot the look book with a more laid back approach. Instead of making it a team effort, friends and everyday characters at the local stoop and hangouts make appearances. Even Harrison makes a cameo. This summer is going to be a hot one, so make sure your gear gets you through it alive.

MADE IN THE USA COLLECTION

Mar, 09 2012

So after a lot of anticipation over here at Animal we are proud to finally release a small Made in The USA collection. You can check out a couple of photos Edwin shot over at Defgrip, and some more detailed images in our webstore.

Made in USA is something you don’t see too often anymore especially in apparel. A tough economy has made most people choose a cheaper overseas production rate over national pride while letting craft and skillful blue collar work in America slowly fade away. When Animal first started all of our parts (although a small range of sprockets, pegs, and stems) were made domestically. We continued to make these products domestically until all of our manufacturers slowly started going out of business. We tried finding new manufacturers in the U.S. but they were all closing too. We had started making other products in Taiwan like tires because there were no factories or production outlets anywhere in the states capable of making them. Eventually we had no choice but to take everything overseas.

At the onset of deciding to make a proper clothing line we couldn’t find anywhere locally to make what we wanted so we went overseas. After being involved in the apparel industry and doing some digging we found a few different manufacturers we are really happy to work at home. The first of which was Demartini Canvas who produced our Kenmare back pack. Now we are expanding our Made in USA range with the Branded hat made by our friends at Quintin and Branded jacket made right here in New York City. Both the hat and jacket are made of wax cotton, which was milled in New Jersey where we drove to pick it up right from the factory. Waxed cotton is incredibly durable, windproof and water proof. It wears like leather and only gets better with age. On top of that this jacket is constructed to military-grade specifications. Accompanying these are two t-shirts: the Northern shirt, Made in USA and printed by America Icon in Newburgh, NY and the Branded pocket shirt which was constructed and assembled at a factory in Brooklyn a few blocks from my house.

This collection is small run and only available directly through our web-store. Although we’d love to produce all of our products domestically right not it’s just not possible. But look out for more small drops of locally made clothing in the future.

WAREHOUSE SALE

Feb, 24 2012

We’re  having a huge sale Saturday March 3rd at Post. Come thru for deals on old and new stuff.

NIGEL @ AGENDA NYC

Jan, 27 2012

A lot of the team was chillin at the out booth, KBS+ pulled Nigel aside for a quick interview check what he had to say.

ANIMAL X 10.DEEP

Jan, 26 2012

We got together with fellow NYC 10.DEEP to put out a dope bike. You can check out the write up on their site for more info and check Defgrip for some photos Edwin shot of Hoder, his dog, and the bike.