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Photo Review: Imaginary Foundation

Ivy — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:41:19 +0000

UPDATE: Added photos of me wearing the shirt.

This week, I review Imaginary Foundation, a name most t-shirt fans will probably recognize. I saved up just so I could buy a long-time favorite, “Astrosurf“. Here’s a tip: if you find your interest piqued by the end of this review, know that you can get free domestic shipping until the end of December! A lot of older tees are also on sale for half the regular price.

At a Glance
Imaginary Foundation is a premium-priced line known for its creative collages of photographic and computer-generated 3D images. The results are beautiful, striking tees quite unlike anything you’ll ever see. At $30 per shirt, Imaginary Foundation products are not very affordable, but the quality is well worth what you pay.

The layout is rather plain and nondescript, which is surprisingly considering the strong sense of aesthetics found in the products. However, it’s easy to navigate and straightforward, which isn’t ever a bad thing.

The Shirt

“Astrosurf” is a classic IF design I’m really excited to finally own. This eclectic all-over print features an astronaut riding a huge wave! It’s a fun, eye-catching piece heavy on brilliant blue and turquoise hues. The blue-to-white fade on the crest of the wave is particularly gorgeous.

Despite the size of the print, the shirt feels surprisingly soft and flexible. It was a bit stiff fresh out of the package, but after washing and wearing it once, I can barely feel the ink. As is to be expected with all-over prints, there are some imperfections, namely on the sleeves, shoulders, and neck where the screen could not make full contact. However, these flaws do little to mar the sweeping beauty of the image, which looks absolutely incredible from a distance. The American Apparel blank is, of course, unfailingly comfortable as always.

The shirt also comes with a large custom neck tag and a smaller tag sewn onto the hem.

Shipping and Service
I received my package a mere day after it was shipped (about four days after I placed the order), which is pretty amazing considering Imaginary Foundation is located across the country from me.

The shirt was packaged in a clear plastic bag, which in turn was stuffed into a standard Priority Mail envelope.

Nice, efficient, no-frills shipping. Color me satisfied.

Closing Thoughts
Imaginary Foundation tees are expensive, but this is one case where I can say that you definitely get the bang for your 30 bucks.

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Holiday sale and free shipping at Imaginary Foundation

Ivy — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 16:45:46 +0000

Remember Imaginary Foundation? If you’re a fan, you’ll be delighted to know that the creative think-tank has slashed prices on several of their older designs, and is offering free domestic shipping (normally a flat $7) throughout December! Click here to see men’s sale tees, and here to see women’s sale tees. I know I’ll be picking up a shirt — the difficult part will be deciding which one I want.

Buy Them: $15-30 at ImaginaryFoundation.com

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New shirts at Imaginary Foundation

Ivy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:22:27 +0000

Oh my, Imaginary Foundation. These guys never cease to amaze. They’ve put up a small batch of new tees that are just as visually and conceptually astounding as past releases. Part collage and part surrealism, Imaginary Foundation designs are truly the pinnacle of art on a t-shirt. I love the combination of regular ideas/people with stunning computer-generated art and bizarre situations.

“Gutter” is one of my favorites from the new releases, featuring a powerful image with a good message to live by: “We are all in the gutter. But some of us are looking up at the stars.” As much as I like the message, I feel that it somewhat detracts from the art, and would be better placed on the back of the shirt. I love the use of the blue CG art over the astronaut’s head, and the photographic detail and lighting on the ground/gutter is just fantastic. I’d definitely consider buying this if I had the $30 to spare.

“Balance” is another favorite, if only for the beautiful choice of colors. The royal blue and bright orange, combined with the softer multicolored hues in the outer curve of the shape, form a striking picture. I like the type a lot more in this piece; it’s simpler and suits the image it accompanies. And if you want something more muted but just as pretty, they have this design in a Charcoal shirt as well.

Last but not least, I was pleased to see that Imaginary Foundation decided to reprint a shirt that made me gasp the first time I saw it: “Astrosurf“. This all-over print features one of IF’s much-loved astronauts surfing! “Astronauts surfing” is probably something of a cliche in the t-shirt design by now, but as always, IF manages to stun. The scale is one of the best parts, allowing you to see the grandeur of the wave compared to its minuscule rider. Sadly, a lot of depth and color from the original art is lost in the tee print, but it’s a beautiful thing either way.

Buy Them: $30 at ImaginaryFoundation.com

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$15 Sale! Mens and Womens Tees at The Imaginary Foundation

Jennifer — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:54:24 +0000

Save big on select Mens and Womens t-shirts at The Imaginary Foundation. Just in time for holiday gift giving! Get one of their infamous surreal shirts for just $15.

Go Shopping at the Imaginary Foundation

Ironic – $15

Quirky, artist, humorous, musical, and just plain whimsical are the best way to describe the products at The Imaginary Foundation. One look at their home page and you’ll see that it is indeed possible for art and science to coexist. From cubism to abstract folly, the designs on The Imaginary Foundation’s site are one-of-a kind and thought-provoking. The boring and unimaginative need not view!

Whether you are shopping for yourself, a friend, a relative, an artist, or an egghead, you’ll find something just right at The Imaginary Foundation. For the artist, they have this:

Fluid – $15

For the egghead, try this:

For the person who is somewhere in between, don’t fret! Consider this fun design:

Noble Madness – $15

No need to delay, head over to The Imaginary Foundation. Check out their great array of designs, and be sure to hit the Mens Sale page as well as the Womens Sale page. You won’t regret it!

Imaginary Foundation Coupon Codes, Imaginary Foundation Discount Codes: None at present.

Offer: Mens Sale and Womens Sale at The Imaginary Foundation

Restrictions: Select designs only

Go Shopping at the Imaginary Foundation

About Imaginary Foundation: Established in 1973, the Imaginary Foundation was created by a group of free thinkers, whose goal was to eliminate established conventions in favor of a more humorous, abstract vision. To them, the imagination, intuition, and inspiration are basic to psyche, which becomes obvious the moment you log onto their web site.