For those of you who missed out on Obama’s speech last night to close out the Democratic National Convention, you missed a goodie. You can watch the speech here. Purchase your Obama t-shirt from Thriving Ink’s Aj Dimarucot. Get them before they sell out! Click here to check them out!   

Thriving Ink Clothing Company is in the process of relocating to Austin, TX. This is why there has been minimal updates to the site, blog, etc. PLESE BEAR WITH US!

We will be fully back up and running within the next 2 weeks. We also have a whole new line in production right now!! This means 4 new styles for men, and 4 new styles for women as well! There is also 3 styles that are late releases that will be coming to the site at the same time as the new line. STAY TUNED!!

Also, any orders placed between today and Friday June 6th will not be shipped out until Monday June 9th. Thank you for your patience and your continual support as we continue to grow the company! For any questions or concerns please email Mattd@thrivingink.com. 

Street Fashion Meets Art at THELABELLAB Exhibition at Crewest Gallery Featuring Drifter, David and David, Pretti Vacant, with Special Feature “Bomb It”—The Graffiti Documentary

May 6, 2008, Los Angeles, CA–Street fashion + art will come together May 17th at Crewest Gallery in downtown Los Angeles for the 2nd showing of THELABELLAB EXHIBITION featuring live fashion art creations and installations by LABELLAB members’ Drifter, David and David, and Pretti Vacant Accessories, with a special screening of “Bomb It”—The Graffiti Documentary by Jon Reiss. The Exhibition marks an exciting opportunity for emerging street fashion brands to depict their independent style through artistic interpretations in a unique gallery in downtown Los Angeles. 

By teaming up with Crewest Gallery, one of the only galleries in Los Angeles dedicated to street and graffiti artists, THELABELLAB Exhibition comes with the necessary backdrop to showcase street fashion in completely refreshing dimensions. Drifter graphic artist Daniel Cone will be showcasing live creations of his brand stretched across a large table format for on-site crafting, plus a hanging mobile of T-shirt art displays. David and David, masters of the screenprinted process will create T-shirts, backdrops, and art featuring their LA-inspired designs on assorted textiles. Pretti Vacant’s Michelle Ponce will showcase her plexiglass cut jewelry in a unique art installation with video of just how she designs, cuts, and creates her range of punk rock-inspired collections ranging from owls, guns, boomboxes, pirate ships, and crowns. “Bomb It” creators will project features from their documentary that has been generating a strong following across the nation as it makes it’s way to premiere in Los Angeles, June 6th. 

THE LABEL LAB Exhibition will be backdropped with an incredible urban photo journalism exhibition curated by Vyal One featuring top images from graffiti and street artists taken from obscure locations based on what takes place within the landscapes of their urban canvases. 

A live DJ set will be provided throughout the evening, along with Hint water beverages, and opportunities to buy on-site, one-of-a-kind creative pieces that each fashion artist designs. 

Event Details: THELABELLAB Exhibition is May 17, 2008, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Crewest Gallery, 110 Winston St. (between 4th and 5th off of Main), Los Angeles, CA 90013; www.thelabellab.com; www.crewest.com; info@thelabellab.com; (323) 630-4000. 

About THELABELLAB

THELABELLAB.com is an Online Directory + Network exclusive for independent and emerging fashion brands, retailers, + industry vendors. Created by Label Networks, a leading global youth + street culture intelligence media company, THELABELLAB.com allows members to quickly create profiles, find, and connect with like-minded people, and gain information and news in the independent street and contemporary fashion industries in order to do business better. THELABELLAB Exhibition is an on-going event series as an extension of featured brands in THELABELLAB.com, providing an opportunity for live showcases of fashion artists in street and contemporary culture to showcase their brands in a completely new, artistic dimension. 

For more information about THELABELLAB or to see who has joined the movement of creating and promoting the business of street and contemporary fashion, go to www.thelabellab.com; (323) 630-4000.

By the way, Thriving Ink will be featured in July at The Labellab Exhibition. Be on the lookout for more info.  

On Saturday April 12, the TI family headed down to Premium Vintage and Tattoo owned by our man Matt Decker. Matt Decker has been tattooing for 15 years, and recently moved from a shop in Livermore to his own shop in Oakland. The shop is extremely fresh and clean and has a great vibe inside.

We were lucky enough to be able to book Matt for the whole day, and each get an individual piece. From original art to detailed scripture - Matt can do it all. As each of us waited to get our tattoo’s, we were able to shop around in the front room for some dope vintage. All of the Premium Vintage was bought by Matt’s wife Hillary, who is co-owner of the shop.

Here are some pictures from the day;

Look out for Matt Decker to do a line for Thriving Ink within the next couple of months. His art is dope!!

Premiuim Vintage and Tattoo

4130 Broadway

Oakland, Ca 94611

510.472.8116

Mention the Thriving Ink blog when booking!

 This is teen star Vincent Martella from the disney channel performing at The Grove in Los Angeles, CA. Yup, that is Mix Tape!!

THRIVING INK was lucky enough to get on a couple of celebrities this month. Check it out!

CT FROM THE REAL WORLD wearing THRIVING INK HERALDIC EAGLE THERMAL to the Real World Awards Bash:

Colby O’Donis (singer) wearing PENGUIN and HARBINGER to video shoot (not the video embedded):

COLBY O’DONIS ft. AKON- WHAT YOU GOT

BLACK THOMAS (actor/dancer) in My Broseph for Crave photo shoot:

t has been quite a month for us at TI. Check out our ads coming up in YRB magazine and Antenna later this summer!

GET ON IT WHILE THE DEAL IS STILL GOING! SHIRTS ARE SET TO GO BACK TO NORMAL PRICING SOON.

Underground Marauders is a relatively new blog that is all about new indie brands. 

Justin (the blogger) wrote a little snippet about us, so go over and check it out. This is a great place to pick up some new brands and styles from the underground…

Thank you to everyone that made it out to Abyss Night Club last Saturday for the official Thriving Ink Release Party!! We had a pretty good turnout. If you missed out, here is a little recap of the night:

•  Dj Shey Love was in the main room for a super set and rocked the house with his insane mash-ups, Top 40, Hip Hop and Oldies!! For anyone who was in the main room you know how hard he threw it down all night…
• Dj brandonray and ATIMATIK were in rotation upstairs playing that dope house music with some breakbeats and electric. They were on fire all night and the vibe was nuts!!
• We were all joined by our good friend CT from the Real World as he was chillin’ in the crowd and enjoying the music provided by TI’s dj’s.
• Thriving Ink artist Ken Marshall was in the house all night long for everyone to have the opportunity to meet and converse!  
• Everyone who wore a Thriving Ink shirt received their limited edition shirt by the one and only Ken Marshall!

check out www.flickr.com/thrivingink for more photos from the event!