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Philosotees · 2016

Philosotees

Philosotees logo, a hand-drawn face above the wordmark 'philosotees'

Ever since college, I've wanted to sell a line of philosophy-themed shirts. So one day I decided to just do it.

With zero regard for market demand, I opened a Shopify store and launched two designs: “Postmodern Conditions” celebrating the philosophy of Jean-Francois Lyotard and “objet petit a” for all those Jacques Lacan fanatics. I sold two. Ever.

But I'm still in love with the logo I designed. And one day the world will need a “Deus Sive Natura” tank top.

Model wearing the Postmodern Conditions t-shirt Model wearing the objet petit a tank top Model wearing the objet petit a long sleeve shirt

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FAQ

How should one Philosotee? — By instead asking “How could one Philosotee?”

What is the meaning of Philostees? — Imagine someone riding your bus, or sitting at a coffee shop, or in line at the DMV, and this someone is wearing a shirt referencing your favorite philosopher. Boom. Friendship. Amazing.

Is there life after Philosotees? — Yes. But there was no life before.

Is Philosotees all there is? — No. Philosotanks also exist.

Who created Philosotees? — The Loom from the movie Wanted featuring Angelina Jolie. Loom wanted to branch out from fatalistic wovens into simulacra and rhizomatic knits.

Who really created Philosotees? — Phil Sopher