As you admire Public Library's extensive archive of graphic tees, you'll hope you could check these designs in and out as you would do with books from a library. And while you can't just have some card stamped and proceed to borrow and return T-shirts at your liking, it's all for the best because, once you slip into one of these, you won't ever want to give it back.
Already a hit with celebrities like Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, and Hayden Panettiere, Public Library's tees feature bold, vintage-looking graphics that reference everything from '80s music to philanthropic efforts like the Samburu Project (which helps to bring water to Samburu, Kenya), and beloved fictional characters like Barbie, Snoopy, and Hello Kitty.
One of my absolute favorites is the "African Rain" design pictured above, which features a monochromatic floral backdrop, with a profile of an African woman at the forefront, with whimsical, oversize raindrops falling around her head.The woman's stacked necklaces provide the only bursts of color, immediately drawing the eye towards them. As you might have guessed from the raindrop motif, part of the proceeds from the sale of this tee benefit the Samburu Project.
Now, fans of the line no longer have to trek to niche boutiques to get their hands on some goodies. With the launch of their new e-commerce site, PublicLibraryBrand.com, all these masterpieces are just a mouse click away.
Creative types will appreciate the "Design Your Own Knit Top" feature, which allows them to customize their purchases by selecting their desired graphic, color scheme and silhouette.
Prices range from $23-$46. Visit PublicLibraryBrand.com
