We work with a handful of companies that create designs, and produce the majority of the items found in the Irrational Games Store. One particular company, Sanshee, has recently designed three new BioShock Infinite T-shirts, debuting over the coming weeks. I reached out to owner Arty Gibree (seen modeling the upcoming Handyman shirt below) to learn more about the humble beginnings of his company, what inspired their first BioShock design, and their future.
(Arty and his Handyman pose – Shirt coming soon)
IG.J: Can you tell us about how your working relationship with Irrational Games came to be, and what inspired the first piece?
Arty: I bought my first Xbox after I graduated college because I was addicted to Rock Band at the time. Only later did it occur to me that my Rock Band 360 could play other games too, so on a recommendation, I bought BioShock.
The following three days I spent huddled in front of my TV. Immediately after I finished it, I rushed my Xbox over to my friend (and now business partner), Steve’s house, and in an excited flurry, convinced him to try it too. Two days later he finished it, and we both spent many hours furiously discussing the experience and the amount of manly tears that were collectively shed.
Anyways, flash-forward to the beginning of Sanshee (I don’t even know if Sanshee had a name back then): We had a small handful of shirt designs at the time, but I really wanted to make something for BioShock, something that matched my feelings for the game. I wanted something that felt grand that just didn’t exist on a T-shirt. I locked myself away in the basement and spent the next two weeks making my first “Welcome to Rapture” design. I’m not a very good artist so I constantly had to start over, and halfway through the process my basement flooded, which was kind of appropriate, but in the end I made something I was very proud of.
Eventually the shirt made its way to Ken Levine himself, who decided to wear it to E3 that year. I reacted to this discovery with quiet and dignified pride… or maybe it was wild and uncontrollable glee. My memory is kind of fuzzy – I think I may have blacked out at some point.
Anyways, there are a few stories about the Irrational team and Ken that I could share, but I don’t want to ramble any further. What it boils down to is that Irrational, as a whole, gives a great deal of personal attention to the fans, and I think that’s awesome.
IG.J: Once you’ve settled on a specific item, what’s your design process like?
Arty: Once a design is decided, the process is very much a trial by fire. Everyone in the company is very critical, and we try to make things as perfect as possible. We’re usually all fans, so we want to do right by the things we love.
(Coming soon – Murder of Crows Tattoo T-shirt – Men’s and Women’s)
IG.J: What is your favorite BioShock-inspired piece your team has created so far?
Arty: The Welcome to Rapture shirt has a ton of history for me, personally. It is truly a piece of fan-art and has grown along with Sanshee. It’s on its second version right now and I’m debating doing another version in the future. But, on technical coolness, I really like the Lutece coin. I mean, you can FLIP it!
*Editor’s Note: The Lutece coin is currently a convention exclusive, but we’re looking to carry it in our store in the future.
IG.J: Outside of BioShock Infinite, where do you and your design team get your inspiration from?
Arty: I get a lot of my inspiration from conventions. It’s hard to be around that many fans and to not want to make new things. I also do a lot of aimless wandering physically and on the internet. Laura, one of our staff artists, spends a huge amount of time poring through art resources from various time periods. There’s this box she made for an upcoming BioShock Infinite product that has a huge amount of meticulous thought behind it.
(Lutece Labs T-shirt – Available now in Men’s and Women’s)
IG.J: Is there a specific item from BioShock Infinite that you’d like to create in the future?
Arty: Can I talk about that here? Won’t it be a bit of a spoiler?
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Huge thanks to Arty from Sanshee for taking the time to answer my questions. Make sure to head over to our store to look at each of the new items available.
thatscott | October 9, 2013 6:32 pm
hey, Lutece Labs T-shirt guy, you’re f*****g hot, dude!
joshimarston | October 20, 2013 5:16 am
MURDER OF CROWS *//3//*
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uggs for kids Despite being labeled as the ultimate fashion faux-pas, UGG boots were the most-searched for fashion item on Black Friday this year. uggs for cheap Clamoring to get their hands on discounted pairs of the sheepskin footwear, priced between $130 for a ‘classic mini’ pair to $700 for a more embellished design, and shoppers quickly sought out online sales according to Google’s preliminary findings. uggs for cheap The strong demand for the boots surprised many, with readers commenting: ‘”Uggs” and “fashion” used in the same sentence? Only if you have absolutely no sense of style or fashion!’
Here to stay! Proving their place as a winter wardrobe staple, Ugg boots have been revealed as the most-searched for fashion item on Black Friday this year
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Analyst Camilo Lyon of Canaccord Genuity said that while the brand’s classic styles seemed to attract the most attention, its Swarovski Classic collection also appeared to be selling well. But she put the increase in sales down to cold weather, rather than a demand for a fashion statement.
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‘We continue to believe the colder weather has helped spur Ugg sales, particularly as consumers replace older Uggs,’ the analyst told Bloomberg Businessweek . Indeed, in the past week celebrities including Katy Perry, Gisele Bundchen and Sarah Michelle Gellar have been spotted wearing their UGG boots as colder temperatures creep in.
Bargain basement: Other popular search items this Black Friday were Beats by Dr Dre headphones (left) and the Barbie Dreamhouse (right)
As part of its Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal, UGG Australia is currently offering up to
30per cent off many of its styles . This year, while searches for UGGs exceptionally high, Refinery 29 reports that they were actually lower than
previous Black Fridays. And, in general, UK Googlers seem to be more interested in the boots than their American counterparts. BLACK FRIDAY’S TOP TRENDING GIFTS ON GOOGLE 1. Video game consoles 2. Tablets 3. Minecraft Legos 4. Ugg boots 5. Beats by Dr Dre headphones 6. Fitbit 7. The North Face 8. Rainbow Loom 9. Barbie Dreamhouse 10. Nike Air Jordan Retro sneakers SOURCE: Google Shopping
Backing up Google’s results, the Cyber Week Awards – a website dedicated to recognizing the best products, deals, and retailers during the festive season – deemed UGG boots the most desirable product in the ‘Women’s Shopping’ category. They were also ranked number three in the ‘Best Gifts for Adults’ category. ‘Uggs are an excellent choice for men to purchase as a gift for their wife or girlfriend,’ a press release for the site explained. Other top searches when it came to fashion on Google Shopping included ‘The North Face’ and ‘Nike Air Jordan Retro Sneakers.’ Some of the top trending retailers on Google
were Walmart, Apple Store, Toys R Us, Victoria’s Secret, Gap and Kmart. In
fact, there were more than two million searches for Walmart on Thanksgiving day
alone.
Overall, as of midday Friday, the top ten trending gifts were video game consoles, computer tablets, Minecraft Legos, Ugg boots, Beats by Dr Dre headphones, Fitbit, The North Face, Rainbow Loom, Barbie Dreamhouse and Nike Air Jordan Retro sneakers.
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Reading, UK,
1 week ago
I never understood why people are willing to pay so much for a pair of boots that you can’t get a splash of water on?
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fol,
Brighton – UK,
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I have fake ugg slippers for home as wearing socks at home doesnt seem enough. Omg they are amazing for winter. Am always usually feeling cold but wearing these are awesome. Am not against people wearing uggs outside but please please dont wear it during summer!
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zippy,
Nottingham,
1 week ago
There’s a time and a place for UGG boots. The place is the dustbin and the time is now.
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lvh,
Barnstaple, Devon,
1 week ago
There awful watching people walk like their feet have been broken is hilarious!! The argument that they’re comfortable is ridiculous a onesie is comfy but not acceptable to wear on a daily basis in public!!
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Hannah,
Exeter,
1 week ago
I love my uggs, as they are so comfy, especially in weather like this, but they obviously aren’t a high fashion item – why can’t us girls just wear stuff thats comfortable though? We can’t dress like catwalk models all the time.
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Little miss know it all,
London,
1 week ago
In Australia uggs are slippers, not worn out of the house. They shouldn’t be seen outside.
– Judie, Sydney, 03/12/2013 13:55
Yes love but some of us don’t live in Australia. In mighty Blighty it’s the opposite you see, warm inside, cold outside so those rules can’t apply.
– Ting Tong, Yorkshire, 03/12/2013 21:34
Well said Ting Tong… Why do people care so much anyway they’re warm and comfy that’s obviously why so many people wear them here
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Shewolf,
Cwmbran,
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They are manufactured in a horribly cruel method. Google Ugg cruelty and you will see some awful you tube videos.
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sarah,
nottingham,
1 week ago
For someone who works in a cold office, they are a god send. They look great with skinny jeans. I have had my uggs for three years and they still look like new.
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LJ,
South-East,
1 week ago
I have some not for fashion reasons but because they are so warm and practical. I have terrible circulation with painful hands and feet in the cold. I also have a toddler with another baby on the way. They are just practice footwear for my needs.
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Ting Tong,
Yorkshire,
1 week ago
In Australia uggs are slippers, not worn out of the house. They shouldn’t be seen outside.
– Judie, Sydney, 03/12/2013 13:55
Yes love but some of us don’t live in Australia. In mighty Blighty it’s the opposite you see, warm inside, cold outside so those rules can’t apply.
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