I want to make unique clothes for people. I remember buying a shirt I really liked online thinking it was one-of-a-kind design and then I went to a concert and saw half the stadium wearing it.
I remember it made it feel all-too commercial. That experience made the shirt feel bland and unoriginal to me, so I decided to make TAIKOMANTIS.COM
Every shirt you see on this website is a handmade original shirt made and designed by me. Marks, off-lines, splotches, and all! Here, no two shirts are the same, and each one is made with love.
- Isn't this unfeasible from a business standpoint?
I don't care. Taikomantis isn't about going big commercially or becoming another boring street wear brand with generic logo designs. I wanna create wearable art and spread my creativity to my friends, family, and those who would love to become a part of it.
- What materials do you use?
I use cozy base shirts from Mexico that wrinkle less, are more firm, and are hella high quality.
As for the designs, I usually run with textile acrylics. I heatsink the designs after drawing them to infuse them into the fabric and ensure they last.
- How do you price each piece?
It's dependent on how much time I spend on any given one. If I whip up a shirt in a single sitting, It'll be less than a piece I'll have spent a whole week on.
- How often will you be releasing shirts and other items?
I'll try to release items bi-weekly so stay tuned by following TK on insta and twitter for drop announcements!
I hope you all enjoy my wares, いらっしゃいませ。
–TK