As I try to peel my eyes away from t-shirt scarves (I actually just bought the one pictured above that will pair perfectly with some silver hoops!), I reflect on the past couple weeks of my obsession and my favorite t-shirt shredding artist. To wrap up our t-shirt scarf session, Johnny from Johnny Vegas Originals shares his cotton jersey slashing journey. Who wants a chance to win a scarf from Johnny?!
Tell us a little bit about how, when and where Johnny Vegas Originals began.
i would have to say that it all began in the mid 80's. i loved tie dyeing t-shirts, and "slashing" them up. and my 80's concert t-shirts as well. then later in the 90's i lived in san francisco, and worked on haight street for many years. that's when i started fine tuning my skill in making the t-shirts actually fit better, and really flatter a woman's figure. it wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago that i added scarves to my line. that started here in utah.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
i get inspired by the jersey fabric i use, and all the different things you can do with it. it holds brilliant color, and is remarkably strong. but of course, soft! no scratchy wool!
Tell us a little bit about how, when and where Johnny Vegas Originals began.
i would have to say that it all began in the mid 80's. i loved tie dyeing t-shirts, and "slashing" them up. and my 80's concert t-shirts as well. then later in the 90's i lived in san francisco, and worked on haight street for many years. that's when i started fine tuning my skill in making the t-shirts actually fit better, and really flatter a woman's figure. it wasn't until 2 or 3 years ago that i added scarves to my line. that started here in utah.
From where do you draw your inspiration?
i get inspired by the jersey fabric i use, and all the different things you can do with it. it holds brilliant color, and is remarkably strong. but of course, soft! no scratchy wool!
Which product do you most enjoy making?
i go through phases. i'll make scarves for a week, until i run out of ideas, then i'll go through a shirt phase. then i'll get some new scarf ideas, and switch back to that for a while.
Which product do you receive the most feedback about?
i would say that the most popular item on my etsy shop would be the "shredded eternity scarves".
What is the best piece of clothing or jewelry to pair with a John
ny Vegas scarf?you can wear the scarves with ANYTHING! from tank tops and jeans, to dresses and jackets. and since they're cotton jersey, you can even wear them in summer. they're really versatile. in the winter i wear mine wrapped 2 or 3 times, to keep me warm. in the summer, i wear them looser, like a necklace almost. very chic.
What are your greatest hopes for Johnny Vegas Originals?
my hope for johnny vegas originals, is to be recognized as a unique, boho chic brand, and sell enough pieces to quit my day job! i love creating the endless colors and textures the fabric allows.
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1. "Like" Johnny Vegas Originals on Facebook if you don't already!
2. AND, leave a comment below.
*Accepting entries through midnight EST, Thursday, February 3*
Shredded Eternity Scarf
