A creative German designer has set roots in Williamsburg, and is taking the good ol’ t-shirt to the next level. I’m excited to introduce you to Umsteigen.
Umsteigen’s t-shirts are incredibly soft, thanks to a special blend of bamboo and organic cotton. The hand-drawn designs are delicate yet quirky. Flattering, stylish and limited edition, they are a bit like wearable works of art. I love the subtle funny accents like the swinging monkey in the cool Alphabet t-shirt.
Designer Susanne Schubert takes inspiration from “Sunday morning frühstücken at the kitchen table, father reading the Brothers Grimm before bedtime, and the scent of licorice and nutmeg”. At her studio, Susanne and her team go from concept to finished t-shirt. It all starts with beautiful hand drawings:
And here’s the finished product:
Umsteigen’s gorgeous t-shirts for women ($52) are available at our Brooklyn Makers Shop. New styles coming soon!
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