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Tell us about how you came up with the name of your brand?

The name Acropolis is a metaphor for greatness and homage to the world renowned Acropolis of Athens. It is the home to a building complex of the most important structures and temples in ancient Greek society and was the birthplace of democracy which led to free thinking and individualism. The Acropolis is the pinnacle of society and represents achievement and greatness. It is the culmination of the art, music, theater and athletics or simply – the culture, of society.

Tell us about how you came up with your logo?

The Acropolis logo is a pyramid because it ties in with the theme of the brand – the ancient fused with the modern. Also, the Acropolis is the pinnacle of society and an elevated state of achievement. The pyramids of Egypt are some of the most iconic and timeless structures that mankind has created and like the Acropolis, the pyramid comes to a precise point, a pinnacle.

What should your fans/customers know about your brand that they might not know?

That Acropolis is 100% committed to providing the best possible products that are of a high quality in terms of manufacturing, but equally importantly, they are of a thoughtful process of equally high quality.

What should your fans/customers know about your current line/designs that they might not know?

Something they might not know is the upgrades that we have made to our production. Everything from the garments to the inks used to the tags is of a higher quality than our previous print runs. It’s all about evolving and progressing.

What inspired you to start your company?

I would say the need to provide the streetwear market with something new and refreshing that was still dope and meaningful was a major factor. Mixing the old with the new in this style reasulted in a differnet way of thinking of standard ideas and we added some flave to them.

What inspired you to start designing?

Seeing other lines and some of the stuff they were putting out. Some of it was ill and some was super wack. I saw a lot of mindless, recycled shit and wanted to bring something new to the table.

What can you say that might convince someone to never buy clothes at the mall again?

They are common, unoriginal and mass produced. If you want to look like everyone else then by all means hit up the mall. But if you want your fashion to be representative of your individually then you gotta hit up Always Urban to cop those exclusives and limited pieces that have substance and meaning.

Any, shout outs, plugs?

Shout to everyone that has supported Acropolis and continues to support. In a saturated market and in challengin economic times our loyal fans continue to support, so thank you!

Tell us about how you came up with the name of your brand?

I had a list of a good 50 names. I kept narrowing it down until it was a battle between Sharp Shirter and Jiving Bananas. I think I made the right choice…

Tell us about how you came up with your logo?

Sharp Shooter–>Shirter. The logo is just an even better reason to mispronounce the name of the company.

What should your fans/customers know about your brand that they might not know?

I watch a ton of TV and movies as an excuse to think up new ideas…I mark it down as work time.

What should your fans/customers know about your current line/designs that they might not know?

There are a total of 21 different guys bringing their respective styles and ideas to the table to get us where we are now.

What inspired you to start your company?

Stop my dad bugging me to do more “productive” things instead of video games.

What inspired you to start designing?

I wish I could design…I’m the brains and marketing, and the designers take it from there.

Do you remember when you first realized that design/fashion design would be what you did professionally?

I hoping to realize that idea soon. I’m still in college, so we’ll see if I can pull this gig off.

What can you say that might convince someone to never buy clothes at the mall again?

You don’t know where those clothes have been, but I know where mine have!

Any, shout outs, plugs?

I got nothing. Go Redskins!

If you could be any one your designs, which one would you be and why?

I’d be the lumberjack knocking out the bear…what a story that would be.

Do you live at home with your family?

Yes.

http://www.thisisponyattack.com/

Tell us about how you came up with the name of your brand?

When Nathan was the Art Director at Foundation Skateboards he was always scouting new artists and would send me random artwork by people. One time he sent me this line drawing of a pony huffing and the title was Pony Attack and I really liked it. I still to this day cannot find the artwork/artist again so I can’t give credit of the actual piece although I wish I could.

Tell us about how you came up with your logo?

Our logo is actually Nathan’s handwriting. It’s more of an anti logo, kinda hap-hazard crappy handwriting.

What should your fans/customers know about your brand that they might not know?

I think the best thing about our line is that we just make things that we enjoy. We don’t really think about “oh will this sell” we just think Oh I think that’s funny or would want to wear it so we make it. Most of our designs are made from inside jokes, and our guest artists are a lot of the time just friends doodles we liked and asked to use. Also that we do everything just the two of us, and that the whole company is ran out of a bedroom in our house.

What should your fans/customers know about your current line/designs that they might not know?

We call our line Androgynous – some people don’t really know what that means. Fancy word for tees that can go from your boyfriends closet to yours or vice versa.

What inspired you to start your company?

Boredom, creativity, a lot of beer, funny and inspiring friends. It was actually very organic. We never knew it would become what it has. We starting printing shirts on the weekends and people actually wanted to buy them.

What inspired you to start designing?

Building forts as a kid.

Do you remember when you first realized that design/fashion design would be what you did professionally?

First pay check. Realizing - wow I can get paid for this??

What can you say that might convince someone to never buy clothes at the mall again?

Beyond just the lack of individuality that the mall offers supporting smaller operations and brands is so much more fulfilling. Knowing where your money is going, having that feel of walking into a shop and the owner pulling out new things he thinks you would like – because he knows you and knows everything in his store, knowing the passion that people put into small companies. There is nothing that can compare to that.

Any, shout outs, plugs?

Larry David, our two pugs Chloe and Henry, and all of our friends whom have helped us out pro-bono or payed full price for a tee.

What are a few websites you have to hit everyday?

yewknee.com, bonadrag.com, cuteoverload.com, fecalface.com, fashionista.com, ebay.com, designspongeonline.com, ffffound.com, www.thisisponyattack.com, random friends blogs.. and kimmy is addicted to social networking.

What is your most prized possession?

Besides my two dogs.. I will have to go with my Iphone. – Kimmy

My record collection or my beard – Nathan

Random fact about you.

Kimmy-
- I won a beauty contest at this bar called the beauty bar. During the swimsuit portion I wore a full bodied wetsuit, and for talent I beer bonged while double dutch jump roping. If I would have won the next round I would have gotten to go to Vegas and meet John Waters.

Nathan-
- I have no tattoos, and have never broken a bone. Having worked for skateboard companies for 6 years most people think this is weird.

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Tell us about how you came up with the name of your brand?

Well we wanted a name that would implement popular culture into a sick/ill clothing company. So what better name than POPSICKL.

Tell us about how you came up with your logo?

The logo is brand new since the beginning of 2009. The logo stemmed from our original designs (the ones you are seeing). We wanted to have the cartoon feel and represent the popsickl characters in a single logo.

What should your fans/customers know about your brand that they might not know?

Popsickl Clothing is owned by Andrue and Jason. The company began as a passion of ours for fashion and music. We were tired of buying clothes that you see all over the place. We wanted something more fresh and that’s what POPSICKL is. We are an indie clothing line that brings new and different fashion trends together to develop a more original appeal.

What should your fans/customers know about your current line/designs that they might not know?

The characters you see on the shirts have names, Chill Will and Missy Prissy. The shirts are 50/50 and are available in Youth Large, Small, Medium, and Large. I would tell you that they are amazing, but that is something that you would already know from seeing the shirts.

What inspired you to start your company?

Andrue and I (Jason) are entrepreneurs at heart. We were both working in the service industry before beginning POPSICKL. POPSICKL allowed us to utilize our creative abilities and allowed us to have fun and enjoy going to work.

What inspired you to start designing?

The lack of fun and exciting new fashion that we were seeing in the malls and in mainstream retail stores.

Do you remember when you first realized that design/fashion design would be what you did professionally?

When I was able to quit my job to do something that doesn’t feel like work at all.

What can you say that might convince someone to never buy clothes at the mall again?

Malls are for mall rats

Any, shout outs, plugs?

We want to say thanks to everyone that has showed interest in POPSICKL. I also want to say hi to my mom, because she’s gangsta

What is your myspace address?

www.myspace.com/tehbest

Where can we learn more about

the owners? You’ll find us at www.popsicklclothing.com, just check out the blog.

Do you have any specials?

We’ll we actually run a contest every month, check it out on the website and you could win free clothes.

Where was POPSICKL founded?

POPSICKL was founded in Charlotte, NC also know as the QC

What’s your favorite music?

We love all types of electronic music and there is nothing better than going to see bands live.