I’m guessing not many people would recognize Julian Berman. If I asked you what he looked like, you probably wouldn’t be able to tell me. You see, Julian is always on the other end of the lens. Each generation has its share of excellent photographers and designers, Julian is working his way to the top of this generations list. He got immediate world exposure courtesy of Odd Future and Billboard magazine. Cover photos (yes, a cover photo) have a way of accelerating exposure. We can’t wait to see what Julian puts out in the near future. He was gracious enough to give us some of his time so check out his One Shirt. Peace.
Though it has been done time and time again, the Smorgasboard rip-off design is absolutely timeless. As typical as it seems, just the way the letters flow, the way the type face works with the contours of your body, no matter the situation… the Smorgasboard style design will always be badass.
My personal favorite shirt is one actually designed by a really good friend of mine, Julian (the not-as-cool-floridian version) over at Stray Rats. The moment I saw this shirt, I knew I had to have it. STRAY RATS – SEWER BRIGADE, honestly how can you not love that? There seems to be more of a crew aspect to this rip, as opposed to the obligatory _____ STRAIGHT EDGE wording, and I’m into that. It does not necessarily help that I am the biggest sucker for pocket print tee shirts either.
As an artist, the simplicity of this design honestly takes the cake for me, and of course knowing that it was designed and printed by an actual friend brings a bit more sentimental value to the shirt. People seem to get far too carried away in tee shirt designs these days, whether it be band merch or the zillions of streetwear brands out there, simplicity and proper execution will always reign supreme. (Yeah, that was lame as hell.)
Regardless, Strayrats.com – Get with it.
Ed: good luck finding these shirts. (the other) Julian sold out of them right quick. Anyone in Miami want to hook me up with a medium or large??
He’s supposed to be looking for a large for me.