Each season, 55DSL releases a limited collection of T-shirts called the 10.55 series that are designed by artists from around the world handpicked by 55DSL’s Creative Director Andrea Rosso.

For Spring 2009, 55DSL is launching a new 10.55 limited edition collection called “the Black Series”.

Black t-shirts, 3 for female and 5 for male have been designed by several artists specifically for 55DSL.

They will be sold in shops that carry 55DSL and 55DSL flagship stores starting in April.

For a list of stores go to 55DSL Stores).

The participating artists are: Adam Cruickshank, Design is Kinky, Dawid Kiljan, Francesca Chiani, Yo Clas!, Kia’, Mel Kadel, and Meredith Dittmar.

Available on white for men and heather for women.

(Pics by art10)

In 1907 a Doctor in Massachusetts conducted a number of experiments on dying patients to determine the weight of the human soul.

The Doctor found that the patients lost small amounts of weight in the three hours leading up to their death as they lost moisture.

At the exact point of their death the patients lost 21 grams, giving the human soul the weight of 21 grams.

Over 100 years later Andrew and Shaun have launched the Urban Streetwear label “21Grams” the soul collection company. 21Grams is commited to producing a range of risky designs, they make clothes others wouldn’t dare to.

New t-shirts at WrongWroks:

The newest Ugmonk t-shirt is called “One Hundred” and as always is printed on American Apparel:

They are also going to be printing Ugmonk’s bestseller “And Then I Woke Up” in another color and have a poll up where people can vote for their favorite color.

You can vote here on their website.

CommonThreadz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched a new series of t-shirts designed by orphans in Africa.

For each shirt sold, they are able to feed an orphan or vulnerable child for one month.
The Orphan Collection t-shirts are all limited editions, printed with eco-friendly water-based inks, and are available in women, men and kids sizes.

In addition to each shirt feeding an orphan in Africa for one month, each orphan artist receives clothing, a new school uniform, school supplies, a backpack, and meals for the school year. The designs in the current collection were created by orphans in Obanjenie, South Africa, where CommonThreadz is working to rebuild the primary school and feed and care for the vulnerable children in the area.

The fact that the orphans are participating in the process to help rebuild their lives and community is something that Zac Folk, founder of CommonThreadz, finds particularly inspiring, stating: “The Orphan Collection is a true win-win. The orphans have a great time with the art projects and receive the benefits from their creative work, while our supporters pick up a hip limited-edition t-shirt that feeds an orphan for a month.”

Another innovative component of the Orphan Collection is that each t-shirt includes a tag with the name of an orphan that CommonThreadz is able to feed for a month because of the purchase and a special code that allows the customer to view & interact with that child’s online profile, complete with continually updated photos, videos, and status reports.

As a gesture to thank their supporters, anyone who purchases a t-shirt gets their name placed on the CommonThreadz Honor Wall in Africa where they help to feed the orphans.

How many t-shirts in your closet are feeding malnourished children?

CommonThreadz is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit working to help orphans and vulnerable children in Africa and other developing nations.

The charity also has a series of shirts with designs donated by talented artists from around the world that provide a school uniform to an orphan for each shirt sold.

The organization also offers volunteer trips to Africa every quarter.