Im sitting here going through the bottom of the bin for what is left for the free idea 2009 releases. everything is pretty much gone. just small handfuls of stuff. i like this time of the year, just makes things more exciting when i know in just a few weeks i will be coming out with some more. i know in the last blog post i updated and said how big of a year 2010 will be but i feel like i cant even explain to the fullest extent how its going to be. Free Idea will be doing some small little changes to everything which you will love. new ideas, new views, new everything.
in January Free Idea will be releasing 1 item. a t shirt, the base idea of this t shirt will be to go back to the roots in which alot of Us "do it yourself" kids came from. inspired by some of the music, but overall the lifestyle that i grew up with as well as some of my friends. and alot of you. it will be basic but straight to the point.
This tee is titled "true to your roots" and will ONLY be available at the Free Idea january show (late jan)
there will be 20 tees made. 5 per size. so chances are if you are not quick. you will not get this tee.
if there are any leftovers they will be up on the online store.
over the next few weeks i will be updating the blog with videos/ pictures ect. that inspired the design.
-Kris
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
THE YEAR TO COME
In just under 2 weeks we will be in 2010, in october of 2010 Free Idea will have been around for a full 3 years.
The new year will also be a big year in terms of what is happening with the Free Idea line. Alot of things are changing In terms of what will be released, how it will be released, how everything is packaged as well as how the brand reaches out to people.
You see sites like Myspace which once where a thriving place for upcoming clothing lines to promote and get around, have grown weak similar to the soil of a garden when there are to many plants and not enough minerals. I am now reaching out to different forms of marketing and getting the name out. Attention to detail is the top of the list for every product that free idea will be releasing. not just in designs but in the product themselves. 2010 the line will host some new forms of printing as well as design styles there will still be the normal logo tees released in many colorways but like i said. attention to detail.
Packaging is going to change for the line also. recently everything has just been shipped normally. unless you where one of the lucky few who received your order in a custom free idea box.
I am not sure exactly the time will be, but the line will switching from unisex sizes to men and women sizes. Unless other wise noted.
All items in 2010 will come with little additions, stickers, pins, ect.
And most of all, in 2010 There will be a DVD made and once that is finished it will also come free with all orders.
so like i said... big things for 2010.
stick around.
The new year will also be a big year in terms of what is happening with the Free Idea line. Alot of things are changing In terms of what will be released, how it will be released, how everything is packaged as well as how the brand reaches out to people.
You see sites like Myspace which once where a thriving place for upcoming clothing lines to promote and get around, have grown weak similar to the soil of a garden when there are to many plants and not enough minerals. I am now reaching out to different forms of marketing and getting the name out. Attention to detail is the top of the list for every product that free idea will be releasing. not just in designs but in the product themselves. 2010 the line will host some new forms of printing as well as design styles there will still be the normal logo tees released in many colorways but like i said. attention to detail.
Packaging is going to change for the line also. recently everything has just been shipped normally. unless you where one of the lucky few who received your order in a custom free idea box.
I am not sure exactly the time will be, but the line will switching from unisex sizes to men and women sizes. Unless other wise noted.
All items in 2010 will come with little additions, stickers, pins, ect.
And most of all, in 2010 There will be a DVD made and once that is finished it will also come free with all orders.
so like i said... big things for 2010.
stick around.
Monday, December 14, 2009
FREE IDEA ON MAIN STREET
On Saturday i was asked by Rich from Flesh by Design tattoo company on Main street in Fitchburg Ma if i wanted to setup in his shop for the holiday week.
so all the free idea stuff is huddled into there little side office and i posted some stuff up in the window.
not even for the sales aspect of it. i just like the fact of having my stuff in a shop window on main street.
just to let people know that even though i closed my shop a block away. the line itself is still here
so all the free idea stuff is huddled into there little side office and i posted some stuff up in the window.
not even for the sales aspect of it. i just like the fact of having my stuff in a shop window on main street.
just to let people know that even though i closed my shop a block away. the line itself is still here
Friday, December 11, 2009
Monty Tech lecture recap.
Yesterday I Gave a small lecture to Mrs. Guzman' Entrepreneur class at Monty Tech high school. it was supposed to be on wednesday but due to a snow day it was pushed ahead.
but here is a recap.
i arrived at the school 10 minutes early. with no note cards or anything on how exactly i was going to present. i just pretty much winged the whole thing. I was nervous and im sure by how unsteady i was from time to time, everyone could notice. Then I began on how i started the line, and i went through the whole story from start to current times. I brought up my best success and some of the ideas that didn't work. I explained how branding was one of the biggest keys into where free idea is today. How having an simple yet distinguished logo can help the success of a brand. I explained how Viral marketing played a big roll also, by networking sites such as myspace. I covered how i would just give handfuls of stuff away to people to just get the name out there. Trips to NYC and Boston to take in the atmosphere and to spread. I explained how my line incorporates a personal side, and how im strongly influenced by brands such as. Freshjive, the Hundreds, Supreme, and Stussy. and how streetwear has been a strong part of my life growing up skating, and how streetwear derived from skateboarding. and how it all had a huge impact on me. In all the lecture was a very good experience on me, and hopefully for the class. I was invited back to speak again to another class. so i now have more to look forward to.
if you go to a school in MA, and your in a business class or anything related, and would like me to speak. please have your teacher shoot me an email. @ freeideaclothing@hotmail.com
but here is a recap.
i arrived at the school 10 minutes early. with no note cards or anything on how exactly i was going to present. i just pretty much winged the whole thing. I was nervous and im sure by how unsteady i was from time to time, everyone could notice. Then I began on how i started the line, and i went through the whole story from start to current times. I brought up my best success and some of the ideas that didn't work. I explained how branding was one of the biggest keys into where free idea is today. How having an simple yet distinguished logo can help the success of a brand. I explained how Viral marketing played a big roll also, by networking sites such as myspace. I covered how i would just give handfuls of stuff away to people to just get the name out there. Trips to NYC and Boston to take in the atmosphere and to spread. I explained how my line incorporates a personal side, and how im strongly influenced by brands such as. Freshjive, the Hundreds, Supreme, and Stussy. and how streetwear has been a strong part of my life growing up skating, and how streetwear derived from skateboarding. and how it all had a huge impact on me. In all the lecture was a very good experience on me, and hopefully for the class. I was invited back to speak again to another class. so i now have more to look forward to.
if you go to a school in MA, and your in a business class or anything related, and would like me to speak. please have your teacher shoot me an email. @ freeideaclothing@hotmail.com
Friday, December 4, 2009
FREE IDEA GUEST SPEAKING @ MONTY TECH HIGH SCHOOL
Back in August i was Asked by Mrs Guzman from Monty Tech high school in Fitchburg, MA to come and speak to her Entrepreneur class. I will be covering the story of the brand, the ups and downs. the successes and fails. and then taking questions.
I am very interested in speaking at other schools to. So if your in Massachusetts and you take some kind of Business class. tell your teacher and have them email me. and i would be more than happy to come down and speak.
I am very interested in speaking at other schools to. So if your in Massachusetts and you take some kind of Business class. tell your teacher and have them email me. and i would be more than happy to come down and speak.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
A FREE IDEA CHRISTMAS
Its that time of year again where people come together. Give gifts and help others.
This year I decided i want to do something that will really put a smile on everyones faces.
from Today December 3rd until December 18th.
For every Item bought from the NEW winter 2009 line.
you will get a gift for someone else. included in your package. already wrapped.
you choose the size, and when placing the order just put it in "special instructions" the size that you want the gift to be.
For Every item sold off of the online store. Free Idea will be donating another T shirt to local shelters for families who have it rougher than others during these hard economical times.
you can go to the online store by clicking this link
ONLINE STORE
This year I decided i want to do something that will really put a smile on everyones faces.
from Today December 3rd until December 18th.
For every Item bought from the NEW winter 2009 line.
you will get a gift for someone else. included in your package. already wrapped.
you choose the size, and when placing the order just put it in "special instructions" the size that you want the gift to be.
For Every item sold off of the online store. Free Idea will be donating another T shirt to local shelters for families who have it rougher than others during these hard economical times.
you can go to the online store by clicking this link
ONLINE STORE
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