Connor Franta x Junk Food Clothing Launch

Junk Food Clothing Co. revealed their capsule collection this past weekend with Internet personality and entrepreneur Connor Franta. The Connor Franta x Junk Food launch coincided with a fan meet and greet at the Junk Food Clothing Co. Flagship on Abbott Kinney in Venice, CA on Sunday, June 14, where guests were able to shop the new collection and meet with Connor. 

Just a few weeks after his memoir, A Work in Progress, catapulted to the top of the New York Times Best Sellers list, Connor Franta x Junk Food is poised to catapult Franta as an established player into the apparel industry. The limited edition men & women's collection is comprised of four t-shirts ($36-$46) and four tote bags ($24) available now in-store and online at www.junkfoodclothing.com. 

About Junk Food Clothing Co.

Junk Food came onto the scene in 1998, creating and forever changing the premium t-shirt market. Carried in over 5,000 top stores throughout the world, Junk Food is a celebrity favorite, featured weekly on numerous style icons in major media. Junk Food recently extended its signature soft fabrics and trend-leading fits into an expanded contemporary collection, with unique treatments that make each piece feel one-of-a kind. Also a licensing powerhouse, Junk Food has rights to over 800 major pop-culture licenses including numerous sports leagues, artists, and bands. 

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Junk Food Clothing Store Venice, CA

Junk Food Clothing Co. is proud to announce the opening of its flagship store in Venice, CA for spring 2014. On May 3rd, the 2,700 sq. ft. store opened its doors on renowned Abbot Kinney Boulevard, offering its iconic premium tees for men, women and children in one location. Junk Food Clothing Co.  also carries a variety of third party brands that complement its aesthetic, including Genetic Denim, McGuire, Baggu and Ralph Lauren to name a few.

"I'm really excited about the opportunity to bring the essence of Junk Food to life on Abbot Kinney. The core of our brand's DNA is to deconstruct iconic elements and inject a modern unique storyline for the consumer.   Adapting these design principles to a three dimensional space was the ultimate culmination of the evolution of the brand," says Mike Palermo, Creative Director of Junk Food Clothing Co.

Junk Food Clothing Co. sought to create a union of vintage iconic imagery, modern interpretation and surprise technological twists to paint the perfect picture in its first ever retail location.  Housed in a building from the early 1900's in a historically rich beach town, the design of the flagship space was created to reflect both the heritage of the location and the brand. A combination of natural wood tones paired with white plaster washed, antique brick walls create the feel of the quintessential modern beach house.  Mid-century modern fixtures add to the foundation of this idea as the overall muted palette juxtaposed with bright pops of color allow for the interesting lines and textures of the walls to accent the clothes.

The space, designed in partnership with Danny Gonzales (known for crafting interiors and displays for such brands as Ferragamo, Fendi, Cartier, Armani, and Bottega Veneta),  is divided in two sections: the main area in the front will highlight men's and women's apparel and accessories, while the rear section will focus on kids, bath and beauty, and eyewear in the main space.  On the opposite side of the room, handcrafted "abacus" racks suspended from the 15' ceilings with hand carved 6" beads float along the piping.  Custom lighting was created for most of the store with two pendent lights highlighting the cash wrap while Sputnik-inspired "spider web" lighting adorns the back. In the sitting area, Junk Food carried over their "abacus" idea creating glass-beaded pendants out of hand-blown glass beads silvered in stages to create a tri-tone effect. 

Junk Food President Jennifer Somer gave some insight to the company's decision to open a flagship at this point in time, stating, "This store represents the exciting next step in the evolution of the Junk Food brand.  Since it's inception, Junk Food has always evoked an aspirational lifestyle rooted in classic American references.  This store gives us the opportunity to bring the brand vision to life in its entirety."

Junk Food Clothing
1103 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291

Other Brands Available at the store: Women's- Level 99, McGuire, Genetic, 27Miles, Item, Baggu, Chan Juu. Men's- Tellason, Deep Pocket, !Item. Kids- Ralph Lauren, Joes Jeans, Appaman, Nununu.

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Junk Food Art House Event

Junk Food Clothing celebrates New York City’s largest art week by unveiling their latest artistic collections from their premium Junk Food Art House brand.

On Wednesday, March 5^th, from 6pm - 7:30pm, Junk Food will host a private event showcasing their series of t-shirts with graphics from avant garde artists including the late neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and muralist Keith Haring, along with musical performance by Lily Lane. The cocktail event will be appropriately located in the historic lobby of the Carlton hotel, a popular gathering place for New York artists in the 1920s, and will be feature exploded art and images from Junk Food’s Spring 2014 catalog.  Carlton is also home to Caravan Stylist Studio which runs a program to help introduce emerging designers to talent and is a catalyst for an assortment of events throughout the year at the hotel.

Mike Palermo, Creative Director of Junk Food Clothing Co. says, "From its roots, Junk Food has always considered itself an Art House.  We fill our building with incredibly talented artists and our canvas is a t-shirt.  We are excited to share our canvas with some of the most influential artists of our time to tell their stories and emphasize our passion to our craft."

Models will also be on display, wearing various designs as walking art installations.  Guests at this intimate event will be treated to a performance by the breakout pop fusion singer/songwriter, Lily Lane, whose hit “Nothin’ But Trouble” has been featured numerous times throughout the fourth season of ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.

ABOUT JUNK FOOD ART HOUSE

Junk Food Art House highlights creative initiatives spanning art, film and fashion. With its pulse on creative content from around the globe, art is and always has been at the heart of Junk Food. Highlighting the brand’s creative ingenuity and original core values, Junk Food Art House engages the art community through a carefully-curated program of creative initiatives spanning art, film and fashion. Presenting a unique approach to the concept of artist collaborations, Junk Food Art House celebrates well-established names as well as rising talent through limited-edition product releases, innovative pop-up spaces, special events and unique partnerships.

ABOUT ARTESTAR

Artestar is an international brand licensing and consulting company that specializes in creating market opportunities through consumer product, retail, advertising and promotional campaigns. The company has over 20 years of experience representing internationally renowned artists and designers including Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Robert Mapplethorpe, Maripol, Ryan McGinness and Patricia Field. Based in New York, Artestar has affiliate offices in Italy, Spain, France, Germany, Brazil, South Korea and Japan.   

ABOUT LILY LANE

Lily Lane is a singer and songwriter based in New York City. This 22 year olds music mixes classic Hollywood with grungy downtown Manhattan style. In January 2014 she released her first EP, and has seen great success with her hit song ‘Nothin’ But Trouble’, which has become a favorite and regular addition to the ABC family show Pretty Little Liars series. Evoking the greats like Billie Holiday, Nancy Sinatra, and some of her modern day inspirations like Amy Winehouse, Joss Stone and Lana Del Ray, Lily’s enchanting sound and gorgeous looks set her apart from the rest. With her 5’10” frame paired with her edgy-scene-stealing music, she is sure to become one of fashion’s newest darlings in the scene.

ABOUT CARAVAN STYLIST STUDIO

The idea of Caravan Stylist Studio started when Claudine DeSola realized how the talents’ relationship with designers could be more meaningful.  She wanted to create a place where proper introductions to new designers and products could happen. A perfect example of kismet is when an actress wears a dress to an event, falls in love with that designer’s clothing and then attends their fashion show.  It is a way that love of fashion can be full circle.  

ABOUT THE CARLTON HOTEL

The Carlton, an Autograph Collection hotel, blends old world luxury and Beaux-Arts flourishes, with stylish modernism. The Carlton hotel is managed by Gemstone Hotels & Resorts, LLC, and features one of the city’s most beautiful hotel lobbies. The vaulted ceilings, marbled floors, floor-to-ceiling suede paneled walls; soothing waterfall and rich mahogany frame the lobby. Originally designed by Harry Allen Jacobs, and completed in 1904 as The Seville Hotel, the Carlton serves as a historic reminder of New York’s elegant past.  An inspired fusion of old-world elegance with distinct contemporary energy and glamour, the century-old Carlton’s blend of historic and modern design perfectly captures the city’s spirit. The Carlton is the second New York City hotel to join the Autograph Collection, a growing ensemble of hotels selected for their distinctive style and ability to provide exclusive experiences to guests. Millesime, deriving from the French word for vintage, is the new restaurant in the Carlton Hotel. An organic collaboration not just by namesake, Millesime is built within the historically landmarked details known in the space, including the exquisite 1904 Tiffany-style glass dome skylight and the extraordinary mosaic floor. Millesime, accessible from the Carlton hotel’s lobby, exists on two floors and offers a menu which draws its inspiration from the classic seafood dishes found throughout France complimented by a variety of specialty cocktails.  

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Wonder Women T-shirt Collection

The original vintage t-shirt company, Junk Food Clothing, has released a capsule collection in collaboration with Wonder Woman. The collection coincides with the release of the motion picture, in theaters June 2nd. The collection is now available for purchase at Revolve, Nordstrom and Macy's. The product assortment includes two t-shirts and two tanks ranging in price from $42-$55.

Megan Fox Gets a Kiss

Megan may not eat junk food, but she clearly wears the Junk Food fashion brand.

Megan Fox was spotted wearing Junk Food today in Los Angeles! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 starlet stepped out for  day of shopping in her KISS Junk Food tee (Price available upon request; www.junkfoodclothing.com

Below is the graphic tee worn by a fashion model.

Note: we are actually not sure if Megan Fox eats junk food or not.  She hasn't called me yet to let me know.

You may also have interest in seeing Megan Fox in Marika Leggings (our post from August of this year).

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Would you like to kiss Megan Fox?  Yeah, that's a silly question.

Celebrities in Junk Food This January

Ryan and Ava Phillippe were just two of the celebrities that were spotted in Junk Food this past weekend! While the Junk Food-clad Phillippes picked up some Pressed Juicery in West Hollywood on Saturday, Nicole Richie's and January Jones' adorable sons wore their  Junk Food raglans out and about with their respective parents on Sunday. Kourtney Kardashian completed the weekend as she sported Junk Food on the latest episode of Keeping up with the Kardashians. 

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Ryan and Ava Phillippe have also been spotted recently in Bravado fashion tees.  They are certainly staying very trendy recently.

January Jone's son is really growing up.  Here is a picture of the stylish lad back in September.

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Little Kids Enjoy Junk Food, clothing

What kid doesn't love junk food?  No, we are not talking about food that is not healthy.  We are obviously referring to the fashion brand.

Jackson Theron, Luca Comrie, and Stella McDermott were spotted wearing Junk Food over the weekend in Los Angeles! The adorable kids all sported graphic tees while prepping for the holidays with their parents (www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Guess who else dressed their kids in Junk Food.

Sarah Jessica Parker Back-to-School Look (for her kids)

Beatles Raglan Worn by Celebrity Kids

Naya Rivera Wearing Zinke and Junk Food

Naya Rivera was spotted wearing Zinke and Junk Food over the holiday weekend! The toned Glee actress wore Zinke for a second time, rocking her Emerson Bikini Top with some friends on Instagram. Later, Naya showed off a sporty look in her Junk Food Pink Floyd Muscle Tank, which she has worn several times ($92; www.shopzinke.com and $44; www.junkfoodclothing.com)! 

You can also check out previous Pink Floyd top post from last month.

Below are fashion models wearing the bikini and top.

Liz Hernandez Wearing Junk Food x NFL Sweatshirt

Liz Hernandez posted a picture on Instagram wearing Junk Food x NFL! The Access Hollywood correspondent sported her NFL Shield Sweatshirt while at Super Bowl Media Day in Phoenix, Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX ($65; www.junkfoodclothing.com).

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Here is a fashion model wearing the same sweatshirt.

Guess who else the fashion blog has spotted wearing a Junk Food clothing brand NFL shirt.

Kendra Wilkinson Wearing NFL Tank
Gisele Bundchen Wearing NFL Clothing
Mark Wahlberg with Son Brendan

Yeah, more stars have been spotted, we can't be expected to do all the work for you. If you want to see others, you can use the search engine toward the top of this page.

Born and raised in Southern California, Hernandez served as the long-time radio co-host of the #1 rated and nationally syndicated morning show, “Big Boy’s Neighborhood,” on Los Angeles’ influential Power 106 FM. It was there that she was called “The Queen of Entertainment News” for her daily “This Just Handed to Me” segment.

In 2007, she began working as a correspondent for MTV.

Liz Hernandez joined Access Hollywood back in early 2014.  Liz’s first assignment for Access Hollywood was interviewing Miley Cyrus!

Mark Wahlberg and Son, Brendan in Junk Food NFL

Mark Wahlberg's son, Brendan wore a Junk Food NFL tee earlier today in Los Angeles.  Just weeks before pre-season begins, the cutie supported his father's hometown team by wearing Junk Food's NFL New England Patriots Kick Off Crew on his way to church ($16, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Joan Jett Wearing Junk Food Clothing

Joan Jett was photographed wearing Junk Food last night in New York. The iconic rocker performed the national anthem in her New York Knicks Lady Tip-Off Vintage Tank($34; www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Joan Jett (born Joan Marie Larkin) is an American rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer and occasional actress, best known for her work with Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, including their hit record "I Love Rock 'n' Roll", which was No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 from March 20 to May 1, 1982, as well as for their other popular recordings including "Crimson and Clover", "I Hate Myself for Loving You", "Do You Wanna Touch Me", "Light of Day", "Love is All Around" and "Bad Reputation". She has three albums that have been certified Platinum or Gold, and has been a feminist icon throughout her career.  She is often considered one of the Queens of Rock ‘n Roll.

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Alessandra Ambrosio and Martina McBride

Alessandra Ambrosio and Martina McBride were both photographed in Junk Food's David Bowie '72 Raglan Tank recently. Alessandra paired her rock inspired tank with leather track pants, while Martina opted for a more classic look with jeans and moto jacket ($38). Who Wore It Best?

Martina is a beauty, but not sure the "Who Wore it Best" is fair against a super model...

Here is another photo of a model wearing the same shirt.

Maybe she wore it best...

Who do you think wore the David Bowie '72 Raglan Tank the best?

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Jensen Ackles, Helen Mirren, Selma Blair, Olivia Wilde Celebrity Spotting

Jensen Ackles wore Junk Food this past weekend at Comic-Con in San Diego. The Supernatural actor wore a Batman Logo Vintage Inspired Solid Tee at a panel for his hit CW television show with co-star, Jared Padalecki ($34, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Helen Mirren looked glamorous in Kara Ackerman earrings while attending The Cinema Society & Bally screening of her new film, Red 2 in New York City! The legendary actress added a pop of color to her white gown with Kara Ackerman's Judie Emerald Cut 3 Drop Earrings in Rose Amethyst ($180; www.karaackerman.com).

Selma Blair was spotted wearing vineyard vines the other day in Los Angeles. The brand devotee looked cute and casual in her Striped Hoodie while shopping for groceries (www.vineyardvines.com). 

vineyard vines has become a summer staple for Blair, as she has been spotted several times  in the brand the past weeks.

Olivia Wilde wore a Junk Food NBA tank yesterday  in New York City! This is the second time the actress showed love for her hometown team by sporting a Junk Food top.  She rocked the NY Knicks Tip-Off Tank ($38) today, and was recently photographed in her NY Knicks Slam Dunk Tee ($42) last month (both available in September, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Kristin Cavallari Wearing Bears T-shirt

Kristin Cavallari was spotted wearing Junk Food on her Instagram! The Balancing in Heels author took a selfie while wearing her Junk Food NFL Chicago Bears Tee. ($34, www.junkfoodclothing.com)!

Below is the shirt worn by a fashion model.

Bill Rancic and Giuliana Casual Comfort in LA

Bill Rancic was photographed wearing Junk Food x NFL yesterday in Los Angeles!  The entrepreneur went house hunting with his wife Giuliana in his Chicago Bears Hoodie.

The same bears hoodie was worn by Ashton Kutcher recently.

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Glad to see that the Giuliana patchouli comments have fading into a distant memory and the couple can now enjoy a stylish stroll in LA.

Summer 2013 Movie T-shirts from Junk Food Clothing

With the new Wolverine and Smurf movies coming out this summer – we wanted to be sure you had all your gear ready. Get ready for summer’s hottest movie releases w/ Junk Food Clothing!

We understand that the Wolverine crowed and Smurf fans may not be the same, but Junk Food has both groups of fans covered.

Check out some awesome styles below (many more available on junkfoodclothing.com)

Sabrina Carpenter and Ashley Tisdale Spotted in Junk Food Tops

Sabrina Carpenter wore Junk Food for the Fox & Friends All American Concert Series in NYC two days ago. The Girl Meets World star looked cute in a Minnie Mouse tee as she performed her best hits and discussed her upcoming summer tour (Price Available Upon Request, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Ashley Tisdale was spotted wearing Junk Food in Los Angeles.  The Buzzy's star stayed cool in her Meow Muscle Tank as she hiked Runyon Canyon ($40, www.junkfoodclothing.com).

Made in the USA Fashion Brands

Why celebrate America only once a year!?

The 4^th of July may be over but we love the USA every day of the year!

Here a few of or favorite brands made in our favorite place; the USA!

You can shop for Pheel, Junk Food Clothing, Rareform, and Chubbies shorts, if you are looking for made in the USA clothing.

If you work in the fashion industry and are looking for clothing factories in the United States, you can visit the America page here on Apparel Search.  When possible, please buy made in the USA clothing.

See more from the trendy brands listed above here on our fashion blog:
Rareform
Junk Food Clothing
Chubbies Shorts 
Level 99 
Pheel Fitness Apparel

Dakota Johnson and Josh Duhamel in Junk Food Tee

Dakota Johnson was spotted wearing Junk Food in Los Angeles two days ago. The Fifty Shades of Grey star channeled her inner rocker in an over-sized Velvet Underground Tee at LAX! 

Josh Duhamel was also photographed wearing a Junk Food tee in LA June 17th, sporting his Keith Haring tee on a coffee run ( www.junkfoodclothing.com) 

Beyonce Enjoying Junk Food in 2013

Beyonce posted a picture of herself on her Tumblr account in Junk Food NBA from her recent vacation. The pop superstar wore her BK Nets Slam Dunk Tee (also her initials) while toasting in front of a sign advertising her own personalized shots (available later this month, $42). This is the second time Beyonce has worn a Junk Food NBA on her Tumblr, as she posted another photo prepping for her Superbowl performance earlier this year.