Uzi's a great little brand operating out of Brooklyn that I fell in love with the first time I saw some of their work at Omoi. I only have a couple pieces but they're some of my favorite items in my wardrobe. The brand's overall theme is a fun and colorful fashion punk look.
Their bio from their website:
"Uzi was started in 1993 in Denver, Colardo by David Ball, Mari Gustafan and their friends. It opened to an audience of midget hookers and drunken Indians, originally they made straight jackets for basement pervert potluck parties.
In 1999 they began studding t-shirts in tribute to their cheesy back alley youth. They sold enough studded t-shirts to move to Brooklyn, and live fabulous lives in tiny, rent controlled apartments. Every day they look out the window, down the Brooklyn-Queens expressway, dreaming of vacations in Berlin.
Well. Wasn't that "edgy".
Anyway, the clothes.
This awesome v-neck is extremely comfortable and very flattering for any broad-chested guy who wants to flaunt a little bit. I love this shirt, but be warned: you will look gay while wearing it. This is actually a common feature of the brand.
The first thing I thought when I saw this shirt was "Hipsters in spaaaace" (sung in the manner of the Flight of the Concord's "Bowie's In Space")- but it is undeniably awesome. Like all Uzi pieces it's made out of a stretchy soft fabric that's both comfortable and reasonably durable (at least when compared to similar fashion brands).
This one's a little more subdued then the others but I still like it. The print is interesting, particularly on the semi-camo pattern.
This is actually my little sister's shirt, but I think it's great. The print is of Nancy Spungen, Sid Vicious's wife (and, some believe, downfall).
Where to get: In Philly at Omoi at 1608 Pine St. Otherwise they have a more limited line available at uzinyc.com.
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