'Not My Type' Shirts Proclaim Your Font Allegiance
Marissa Brassfield — May 3, 2010 — Tech
References: not-my-type & notcot.org
These 'Not My Type' shirts are a geeky (but adorable) way to proclaim your distaste of a forbidden font. The 'Arial is Not My Type' shirt, for example, is written in Helvetica. And the 'Comic Sans is Not My Type' shirt is written in DaveGibbons. Word nerdery at its best!
All 'Not My Type' shirts are made according to the principles of the Fair Wear Foundation, which supports fair trade practices for workers. To pick up a shirt of your own, see the links provided.
All 'Not My Type' shirts are made according to the principles of the Fair Wear Foundation, which supports fair trade practices for workers. To pick up a shirt of your own, see the links provided.
Trend Themes
1. Typography Shirts - The rise of typography shirts presents an opportunity for fashion brands to tap into the growing demand for geeky and niche apparel.
2. Font Allegiance - The emergence of font allegiance shirts highlights the potential for custom clothing companies to cater to specific design preferences and create a sense of community among typography enthusiasts.
3. Word Nerdery - The popularity of word nerdery-themed shirts opens up possibilities for retailers to target language enthusiasts with clever and witty apparel designs.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore new product lines by incorporating typography shirts into their collections, appealing to a niche customer base.
2. Custom Clothing - The custom clothing industry can leverage the font allegiance trend by offering personalized typography shirts that cater to individual font preferences and design aesthetics.
3. Retail - Retailers specializing in witty and niche apparel can capitalize on the word nerdery trend by curating a selection of word-themed shirts that resonate with language enthusiasts.
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