Pyknic

Space Snacks tee by Pyknic.

The Pyknic line of clothing began in 2006 as a surfing and skating brand. However, the company noticed that the brands in this genre were so well known that it would be hard for a start up to gain any head way. The brought their clothing to the street wear industry and have never looked back.

Since its beginnings, the company had the aim of producing quality clothing with a personality. The products that are created by this company feature bold colors and graphics that are definitely different. The designs that adorn every piece has a food item on them. This is due to the fact that food was the inspiration for the brand of clothing.

When the creators chose the name of the company they wanted something that was unique from the others. They found the word Pyknic on a website that featured and article entitled “Cool Words in The Dictionary”. Once they decided on the name the media for the designs that would be on the clothing was pretty much decided. The brand centers around just about anything that is edible. One graphic tee that is produced by the company is called “Medusa’s Menu”. The tee is green with a representation of Medusa as a waitress. The character on the tee has ketchup, pie and other food in her hair and is carrying a tray of sandwiches.

Look cool with this Medusa's Menu tee.

The unique graphics have not gone without notice. Hot Topic is a store that carries street wear and is located in many malls in the United States. This retail chain jumped at the chance to carry the clothing line in its stores. The clothing line has seen an exponential boost in its sales since partnering with the company. The brand also partners with bands of all kinds. There are many bands such as New Found Glory that wear the graphic tees during their performances all over the country.

The Pyknic clothing line makes graphic tees for men and women who dare to be different. The clothing created by this company was made for those who feel that style and art should be one in the same. The motto of this company is “Life’s a Pyknic, so eat it up”. The tees that are produced by this company can be purchased at Hot Topics stores as well as many online retailers. The company sells its clothing on their website. The website also features the latest creations that the company has to offer.