About Teesub

Like a magazine subscription, but for designer t-shirts!

Starting a new T-Shirt Business - Crazy!

Founder Libby Lombardo launched Teesub in 2007 with the help of friends, family and supporters - but no previous fashion experience, just a love for it!

Says Libby, "I have always had an entrepreneurial spirit - or a rebellious spirit, I'm not sure. I think I just get frustrated by doing things the same as everyone else!"

Libby goes on, "the idea for Teesub came about when I was sitting around with a girlfriend who was telling me about how much she was embarassed by her boyfriend's wardrobe. She said that she was thinking of getting him a subscription to 'GQ' or something."

"I said laughing, 'cut out the middleman and just get him a subscription to new some new clothes!' We giggled about it for a minute and then we just looked at each other. The next day I sat down and started brainstorming and researching."

Teesub Design Philosophy

"First, I wanted to do fun, happy, unique t-shirt designs. No slogans. No politics. There is enough hardship, worry and controversy in the world without having to wear it on your chest all day! Quirky, fun and interesting facts are the inspiration for our designs. I think you feel happy when you learn something new."

"Second, I wanted to create t-shirts that make the wearer look and feel good. Our designs and colours have to accentuate the wearer and get them noticed. As for the fit, we chose American Apparel because of the beautiful fit on guys and girls - and because the fabric feels sooo nice on your skin. You really love putting on an American Apparel tee and you want to throw everything else out!"

"Finally", Libby says, "I wanted to promote Australian designers. I know from personal experience how hard it is to get recognition. I wanted Teesub to be a vehicle for promoting Australian designers around the world."

Mission - Promote Young Australian Design Talent!

When asked what she is passionate about Libby says, "Aside from making great tees and giving a great customer experience, I want to help promote young Australian designers."

"I see so much talent and potential and I feel like I can help give young people a lift."

Libby explains, "We came up with the idea to run t-shirt design projects with local design schools. We give the students a brief like they would receive from a client in the 'real world'. Then we grade the designs according to criteria just like a real client would do. The students with the top designs get cash prizes and the chance to see their design come to life on real Teesub t-shirts."

"Given the exposure we get from media, press and the internet, the young design students get a taste of success and exposure that will hopefully inspire them and also get them noticed! It is a real buzz for us as well!"

Check out one of our t-shirt design projects at CATC.

"I also have a few other ideas to help promote the kids, but we have not pulled it off yet. I'd really like to get some well known established Aussie designers or celebrities behind our cause - maybe to do a 'special guest t-shirt design' with the proceeds to go toward funding more students, cash prizes or even a scholarship!"

"Until then," Libby says, "we are having a great time spreading the Teesub message - sexy, fun t-shirts for guys and girls from Australian designers to your mailbox every six weeks!"

Join the Teesub designer t-shirt club - it's wild, it's fun, it's unique - it's Teesub!

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