Cardboard Robot

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  Cardboard Robot The Destroy the Metal Capsleeve Tee
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  Cardboard Robot The Depleted Uranium Tee in White
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  Cardboard Robot The Barbaro Tee in White
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  Cardboard Robot The Stolen Kicks Zip Hoody in White
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  Cardboard Robot The Minutes to Midnight Capsleeve Tee in Black
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  Cardboard Robot The Run to the Hills Capsleeve Tee in Blood Red
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  Cardboard Robot The Run to the Hills Capsleeve Tee in Silver
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  Cardboard Robot The Film Version Tee in Light Blue
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  Cardboard Robot The Galaxy Riders Capsleeve Tee in Gunmetal
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  Cardboard Robot The Allergy Attack Capsleeve Tee in Black

Cardboard Robot clothing. History of the Cardboard Robot brand.

Over the years, Cardboard Robot has evolved into a renowned fashion and furniture brand. Its very name was drawn from the production of limited edition posters, architecturally-inspired recyclable furniture, minimalist clothing, and tank barrettes.

Cardboard Robot is more than a hip clothing line. It’s more of a statement in its own uniqueness. The brand is all about juxtaposing yin and yang, and right from wrong. Irony is Cardboard Robot’s specialty. Unlike other labels, it stands up for what it believes in – entertaining golden American ideals and rejecting everything deemed “safe”.

Cardboard Robot draws inspiration from a number of things, such as “Art, Skate, War, Robots, Power, Surf, Current Events, People, Death, Indifference, Famine, Politics, Propaganda, Poverty, Revolution, Metal, Big Brother, Wraith, Music, World Takeovers, Mass Production, Artificial Life, Vanity, Terrorism, Homeland Security, Pride, Amber Alert System, Firearms, The Constitution, Chuck Norris, Suicidal Bombings, Capitalism, Greed, LA, Cults, Nazism, Pollution, Film, Destruction, Foreign Policies, Environment Conservation, Fear, Nostradamas, Cardboard, Communism, Democracy, Weapons, Cloning, Hollywood, Glamour, Past, Present, Future…Life.”

The company rises above from the rest with its fashion forward yet “politically loud” graphics and designs. Its clever but resilient designs make the brand a favorite delight among socially and politically conscious youth. The line specializes in men’s shirts ($18), men’s outerwear ($40 to $108), women’s shirts ($24 to $28), women’s outerwear ($49), and accessories such as skate decks ($75), caps ($33), and barrettes ($7.)

Cardboard Robot’s shirt designs, like “Corporate Bulldozer” and the “98¢ Discount Store” addresses the issues of poverty stemming from company takeovers. The brand’s “Survival Hoody” sweatshirt satirically gives the wearers an option on what to do during a global catastrophe: “In the event of such an act, duck and take cover.”

Other interesting pieces are Cardboard Robot’s holiday collection, which is famous for its sardonic messages. The clothing line is inspired by the true and false of the modern world. As Juxtapoz’s September 2008 issue puts it, “whether the news of the day is Paris Hilton or Roger Clemens, Cardboard Robot presents its designs with the sociopolitical consumer in mind.”

Aside from its goal of delivering political and social messages to the masses, the brand is steadfast in supporting the earth’s “green issues.” To show the brand’s environmental endeavors, Cardboard Robot makes use of recyclable shelves as in-store display racks.

Speaking of recyclable racks, Cardboard Robot also specializes in making furniture which is environmentally friendly and aesthetically amusing. The brand is famous for its cardboard matrix couch, which is available in any length. What’s more surprising is it can support your weight. With the creation of innovative products like that, some fans can’t help but wait for the brand’s “…designer line of cardboard houses for the homeless.”

Proof of Cardboard Robot’s impact worldwide is its growing base of celebrity fans, like Jessica Alba, Sonian Inc. CTO Greg Arnette, NFL player Eddie Mason, Grand Master Flash, Head Automatica and Glassjaw’s Daryl Palumbo, Revolution Mother’s Mike Vallely, and Every Time I Die’s Jordan Buckley.

The clothing line was also featured in American magazines such as Alternative Press, Rolling Stones, Revolver, Juxtapoz, Sport and Street, Synthesis, YRB, Line Up, Happy Mag, The Stranger, 8.5 Magazine, Risen, Vice, and BPM; UK magazines Front, Boys Toys, Rock Sound, F*@K!, Big Cheese, and Spanish magazine Pig.

Aside from its influences in the fashion and furniture portal, Cardboard Robot is renowned for its support of political and social awareness programs. In addition the company has sponsored a number of film, music and artist exhibits.

In fact its first big company event, entitled Liskfest, was in October 11, 2008. The concert featured up-and-coming indie artists Gorilla Biscuits, Strung Out, Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, Living Sacrifice, Ignite, Death By Stereo, H2O, Rival Schools, Set Your Goals, Revolution Mother, Innaway, Dear Hearts, and Dead Sara. Cardboard Robot also sponsored the clothing for bands Medic Droid, Hyper Crush, Chronic Future, Tokyo Police Club, The Whigs, and We Barbarians for their concerts and tours.

The brand sponsored Barker Block Sunset Series, an exhibit of libations, artworks, and soundscapes set against the Los Angeles backdrop. They also funded the KX500, the world’s fastest dirt bike, and its attempt to set a new world record of 132.44 miles per hour.

From clothes to furniture to social endeavors, Cardboard Robot has done it all. It’s no wonder this “headstrong” label stays ahead of the pack.