Which fashion designer was responsible for the trend of slogan-bearing T-shirts in the 1980's?
Fashion activism T-shirt has been favored by activists since its inception. Fueled by the DIY ethos of the punk era, Vivienne Westwood’s subversive t-shirt designs brought the slogan aesthetic into the mainstream in the 1970s. In 1979, designer Katharine Hamnett launched a label and line of shirts driven by the concept of ‘right livelihood;’ the shirt slogans were based on the central messages of Buddhism. The T-shirts were “designed to be seminal, to make people think, and then hopefully act,” Hamnett said in an interview. In recent years, slogan tees have become a staple in popular culture, from runways to stadiums. British
Henry Holland (fashion designer) Henry Holland (fashion designer) Henry Holland (born 26 May 1983) is an English fashion designer, businessman and blogger from Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester. Holland is a graduate of the BA Journalism course at the London College of Communication and has worked for the following publications: the teenage magazine,"Sneak" (fashion section), "Smash Hits" and "Bliss". Prior to the launch of his own company, Holland gained attention with his Fashion Groupies T-shirt designs. Holland's range of 1980s-inspired T-shirts displayed catchphrases such as, "I'll tell you who's boss, Kate Moss". In September 2006 Holland designed a range of T-Shirts that were worn by both