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Our biography.
Black Sea was started in 2003 by Justin Lloyd alone as a graphic design firm inspired by unique art and innovative ideas. Over the course of a few years, fashion had become such a fascination for Justin. With the combination of his interest in fashion and his disgust and disapproval of so many things in pop culture these days, he morphed the company into a clothing line. Black Sea has become an established company with a passion for sharing positive messages and honest statements through thought-provoking artwork.
What Black Sea means.
Black Sea represents individuality and unity. Black Sea encourages others to be who they are, and it accepts others without prejudice. Black Sea inspires others to be who they strive to be, to be the better person that they know they can be, and for the right reasons. Black Sea is about love. Black Sea is about loving one another and loving oneself. Black Sea is about realizing when we are not loving one another and oneself, and taking the steps needed to do so. Black Sea is fashion, music, friendship and so much more. Black Sea is making a difference, even if it is one small voice. Black Sea is not just a mission statement, but an action. Black Sea is not just clever words, but it is going beyond the call of duty to make this world a more beautiful place, a home where we can all freely express ourselves without being persecuted for it.
What are you?
Try replacing every instance of "Black Sea" with "Your life" in the above paragraph. Then, take a moment to re-think how you live your life. We are not telling you what to do. In fact, we are quite the opposite. But we do encourage you to be proactive, to be positive, and to be yourself.
Our products.
Our merchandise is printed on sweatshop-free, high quality, fitted clothing. There are items here and there that we produce that are not available sweat-shop free, but we stick to that as much as possible because it is important to us to be supporting companies that are fair to their workers. We now print with thin, vintage-style inks that do not produce uncomfortable, thick areas where the designs appear. Our items are manufactured and printed by trained professionals that seek accuracy. The designs are created by a passionate designer who strives to not only create eye-catching artwork, but to spread a message with it. We aren't just another clothing company, and that is why we are not throwing poorly designed graphics onto average quality t-shirts for $10 a piece like so many others out there do.
What we do with our products.
Rather than printing thousands of pieces of the same few designs, we print small quantities of many designs. It keeps each design and style of clothing special. It also prevents the Hot Topic syndrome (you go to a show and see 80 different kids wearing the same shirt you bought yesterday). We try to make designs for everyone. Although we do not try to appeal to any crowd, we do believe that no matter what type of music you listen to, or what kind of art you are a fan of, chances are there is something for you in our online store. Come check us out, even just to say hello or give us feedback.
