PENNANT LAPEL PINS NOW AVAILABLE December 19 2013

In case you missed it, the new Pennant Lapel Pin ($8.50) hit the KH Shop this past Tuesday. Each pin is 1-1/2" long and die-cut in the shape of the Kill Hubris modern pennant. As a reminder, the modern pennant is also featured on Shirt Eight ($32) and matching Pennant Mug ($12.50), which are available together as the Pennant Pack for the discounted price of $38.50.

Check out all the new KH products, including the Pennant Lapel Pin here.

-Sam

SHIRTS NINE AND TEN NOW AVAILABLE December 13 2013

Two new tees released today at noon Central in the KH Shop, just in time for Christmas.

Shirt Nine ($32) is a photo-realistic twist on the classic cool of the Rat Pack:

And Shirt Ten ($32) is a minimalist, Latin presentation of the Kill Hubris motto "Confidence + Humility = Grace," available in 2 colors - Denim Blue and Nautical Red:

Check out all new KH products, including Shirts Nine and Ten, here.

-Sam

BLACK PACK NOW AVAILABLE November 08 2013

As a reminder, the Kill Hubris Black Pack released at noon Central last Thursday.

If purchased separately, the black leather Logo Key Fob, produced for Kill Hubris by Edison Mfg. Co., is $30 and the matching Script Bracelet, also by Edison, is $36.  They can, however, be purchased together for the discounted price of $56. The option to bundle can be found in the drop-down menu on either product page.

See all new products, including the Black Pack, here.

-Sam

BLACK PACK October 30 2013

Two new leather accessories will release this Thursday, October 31st, at noon Central in the KH Shop. 

The leather Logo Key Fob will make its return, this time in black, and will be individually priced at $30. Each Fob was handmade in the U.S. by Edison Mfg. Co. and can function as a belt clip using the hand-set nickel-finish snap.

Releasing alongside the new Fob will be the matching Script Bracelet, individually priced at $36. Also handmade in the U.S. by Edison, this 3/4"-wide bracelet features the Kill Hubris script wordmark laser etched in 2 locations and also fastens with a hand-set nickel-finish snap. It will be available in 2 wrist sizes: 7-1/4" (Small) and 8-1/4" (Large).

Although they will be available for purchase individually, the Fob and Bracelet also make up the heavily-tweeted Black Pack and will be available together for only $56 - a 15% savings. 

-Sam

PENNANT PACK NOW AVAILABLE July 05 2013

The heavily-tweeted Pennant Pack released at noon Central today.

If purchased separately, Shirt Eight is $32 and the Pennant Mug s $12.50.  They can, however, be purchased together for only $38.50. The option to bundle can be found in the drop-down menu on either product page.

See all of this summer's new products here.

-Sam

SUMMER 2013 - GROUP 2 July 02 2013

The second wave of Summer 2013 products (less formally, the "Pennant Pack") is set to release this Friday, June 5th, at noon Central in the KH Shop. 

The Pennant Pack includes Shirt Eight ($32), a modern take on the traditional athletic pennant:

And matching 15-oz. ceramic Pennant Mug ($12.50):

If bundled, the Pack can be had for $38.50.

-Sam

SUMMER 2013 - GROUP 1 June 19 2013

Two new products for Summer are set to release this Friday, June 21st, at noon Central in the KH Shop.

Shirt Seven ($32), a patriotic flip of the Kill Hubris logo in the colors of summer, is the perfect choice for 4th of July kit:

And the second offering in the Kill Hubris Home line, the long-teased Eucalyptus Spearmint Logo Hand Soap ($10):

Ready to get these into circulation. See you at your computer (or my house) Friday at noon Central.

-Sam

SOLD OUT - IPHONE 4/4S HARD CASE June 18 2013

The iPhone 4/4S Hard Cases are officially sold out. Extremely grateful to everyone who picked one up.

-Sam

INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY - CUSTOM KILL HUBRIS IPAD CASE BY DODOCASE June 14 2013

DODOcase recently produced a small run of custom iPad 2/3/4 cases for the Kill Hubris inner circle. Turns out there's one left over and, as a thank-you to those who follow and support on Instagram, it's up for grabs.

THE WHAT:

Handmade in San Francisco using traditional bookbinding techniques, this case features a black Moroccan-cloth exterior (with Smart Cover functionality), bamboo iPad tray, and light blue bookcloth interior.

The Kill Hubris logo is debossed on front cover:

And our Elephant Mascot has been screen-printed onto the bookcloth lining:

THE HOW:

1. Follow Kill Hubris on Instagram (@killhubris); and
2. Like at least one of the "Who Wants One?" contest announcement pics posted there daily, beginning today.

All entrants' names will go into a hat and the winner will be drawn and announced the evening of Friday, June 21st. Winner will then have 24 hours to respond with contact info or another name will be drawn.

Good luck and feel free to spread the word.

-Sam

SOLD OUT - ELEPHANT MASCOT SWEATSHIRT THROW March 16 2013

ST. PATRICK'S DAY FRIENDS & FAMILY EXCLUSIVE March 12 2013

All St. Patrick's Day friends-and-family exclusives have been delivered or mailed.

A toast to you all. I appreciate your continued support.

-Sam

PRICE REDUCTION - IPHONE 4/4S HARD CASE March 11 2013

Because Apple releases a new generation of the iPhone approximately every 2 seconds, the iPhone 4/4S Hard Case is now eligible for the Near-Obsolescence discount. Originally $25, you can now grab either case for only $15.99.

-Sam

BLACK FRIDAY SALE IS LIVE November 23 2012

For those of you not looking to re-enact "Jingle All The Way," the KH Black Friday Sale is now live. Use code "BLACKFRIDAY" for 25% off of everything in the KH Shop through Monday, including the brand-new Elephant Mascot Sweatshirt Throw.

-Sam

BLACK FRIDAY SALE AND SUPPLEMENTAL FALL RELEASE November 19 2012

This Friday, November 23rd, is the commercially-recognized beginning of the holiday shopping season - Black Friday. Not to be outdone, beginning Friday everything in the KH Shop will be 25% off through Cyber Monday using coupon code "BLACKFRIDAY" at checkout.

In related news, the Elephant Mascot Sweatshirt Throw ($35) drops on Black Friday, supplementing the previous Fall releases. 50" wide x 60" tall, the heather grey Throw is made of a soft cotton-poly sweatshirt blend and features an embroidered applique and custom care label.

Close-up of the 2-3/4" x 5-1/2" fill-stitched applique.

Custom woven care label.

If you've been eyeing anything lately, this will be a good time to enjoy significant savings. Sale applies to all products in the KH Shop, including the new Throw.

-Sam

FALL 2012 RELEASES October 22 2012

Two new products for Fall are set to release this Saturday, October 27th, at noon Central in the KH Shop.

The Military Watch Cap will be available in 4 colors: black, charcoal, navy, and olive. Each is 100% wool, dual-layered, and made in the U.S. to Department of Defense specifications.

The Logo Key Fob, produced for Kill Hubris by Edison Mfg. Co., will be available in Saddle Leather ($27). Each is handmade, also in the U.S., and can function as a belt clip using the hand-set nickel-finish snap.

Can't wait for everyone to see these. Plan to be at your computers (or my house) Saturday at noon Central.

-Sam

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY - SHIRT FOUR June 28 2012

I’ve always loved the figurine sets that pantomime the old maxim, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” The first covers his eyes, the second covers his ears, and the last covers his mouth – simple but meaningful.

It was with that message in mind that I doodled this concept for Shirt Four in the spring of 2010 in a hotel room in Minneapolis, Minnesota:

Over time, that rough sketch has matured into a couple of finished products.

The original colorway:

And the 1st Anniversary Limited Edition in desert camo:

If you missed the first installment of Director’s Commentary on the Kill Hubris logo tee, check it out here.

-Sam

*PURCHASE SHIRT FOUR HERE. 

1ST ANNIVERSARY RELEASES (AND A FEW MORE) May 30 2012

This Friday, June 1st, marks Kill Hubris's 1st birthday. To celebrate, 5 new products are set to release: 2 anniversary-specific drops and 3 general releases.

First, best-selling Shirt Four returns for the 1st Anniversary (in very limited quantities) in a Disruptive Pattern Material colorway perfect for summertime: Desert Camouflage.

Second is a bracelet commemorating the 1st Anniversary, hand-made exclusively for Kill Hubris by Good Wood NYC. Also in limited quantities.

General releases are:

Shirt Six (World's Fair)

Hardcases for the iPhone 4 and 4S

And, finally, lapel pins featuring the Kill Hubris elephant mascot.

All of the above will release Friday at noon Central in the KH Shop.

-Sam

INVENTORY RESTOCK May 29 2012

The following tees have been restocked. All sizes (S-3X) now available. 

Shirt One:

Shirt Three:

Shirt Four:

Thanks for your patience.

-Sam

KILL HUBRIS ART HOUSE - SNEAK PEEK 2 May 22 2012

In case Sneak Peek One left you wanting, here are a few of the DFW locals appearing on upcoming special edition tee - Kill Hubris Art House One. All hand-drawn by Heather Abbott (aka The Good Child):

Bottom left: Heather

Bottom right: Biggs (from Unkommon Kolor)

Top: Sam with the Hair (also from Unkommon Kolor)

More details, including release date, coming very soon.

-Sam

NEXT UP - KILL HUBRIS ART HOUSE May 20 2012

Exciting times, folks!

2012 not only brings Kill Hubris’ first anniversary (this summer) but also the launch of its first special edition series – Kill Hubris Art House.

The plan is for Art House releases to be yearly special editions designed by an admired artist, and first up is Dallas' own Heather Abbott (aka The Good Child).

Heather’s positive message and the playful style of her designs really resonated from the first time I came across her brand online. Plus she was super cool when I reached out with a few how-to questions around the time of the KH launch and, when I finally met her at Texas Teezilla, she was even warmer in person and her tees even doper than they look online.

Heather had a ton of great ideas for Art House designs and, once we decided on the one we wanted to run with, the collaborative process was a ridiculous amount of fun. The result shows love to some familiar faces (and some not so familiar... yet) in the Dallas, Texas, indie clothing scene.

Here is the first look at the hand-drawn font Heather came up with for this design:

More info coming later in the week…

-Sam

WORD! VIDEO INTERVIEW May 05 2012

A couple of weeks ago, The Good Child and I got together with Word of Mouth Shirts to talk Art House One. This is what we said:

KILL HUBRIS ART HOUSE ONE - LOCALS ONLY March 26 2012

Enough teaser pics, right? Right.

Okay so, without further ado... the first full image of KH Art House One - Locals Only, designed for Kill Hubris by The Good Child:

DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY - SHIRT ONE February 29 2012

When I first started brainstorming logos for Kill Hubris, I really only knew one thing for certain: I didn’t want to rely on including the full name as descriptive text. I wanted a recognizable image that could grow with the brand and stand on its own. But what to do for a baby brand with no name-recognition yet?

I admit, I was a little overwhelmed. But as I bought several books, discovered mind-mapping, and combed the web for insight into the process of a graphic designer (I’m not one), I was immediately taken by the use of negative space to form the true subject of an image. (This post on David Airey’s blog “Logo Design Love” has some great examples.) I loved that the negative-space approach placed confidence in the viewer, that it engaged them, and, if it was done right and was interesting enough, that they would engage back long enough to make letter-sense of the shapes.

Thankfully the logo has been well-received, and watching the look of recognition come over someone when their eyes fall on the image just right has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve experienced so far with the brand.

One of my earliest concept sketches from March 2010:

Which ultimately became Shirt One:

-Sam

*PURCHASE SHIRT ONE HERE. 

SOLD OUT - SADDLE LEATHER LOGO KEY FOB December 26 2011

The Saddle Leather Logo Key Fob is officially sold out. Extremely grateful to everyone who picked up some KH for themselves or loved ones this holiday season. Lord knows there's no shortage of places to spend your hard-earned money this time of year.

-Sam

SHIRT FIVE RELASE; BLACK FRIDAY SALES November 25 2011

Big news folks! When the clock strikes midnight tonight, we are releasing Shirt Five, also known as "3D." To celebrate the occasion, we're participating in a couple of Black Friday sales.

The first is a huge Black Friday indie group sale hosted by Adam at I Am The Trend.  You can use the code "IATT" at checkout all day Friday for 25% off your entire order from the KH Shop. 

If you're stuck in Best Buy or at the mall all day Friday, Bobby at Word of Mouth Shirts is sponsoring another 25% off code good for a whole week (Black Friday through next Thursday, December 1st). To take advantage of that one, use the code "WORDFIVE" at checkout.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

-Sam

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAYS July 25 2011

We just posted TWO new giveaways on Facebook, so head over there and enter!  Both feature brand-spanking-new items not yet available to purchase.

First, you could win a 5-pack of our new vinyl stickers featuring the KH elephant mascot:

Second, you could win one of each of our Reminderbands.  They come in Red, Black, Gunmetal Grey, and Baby Blue.

Both giveaways will close this Friday, July 29th, so don't sleep! Cool?  Cool.

-Sam

FACEBOOK AND TWITTER CONTESTS June 16 2011

Time for an update:

Our Facebook and Twitter giveaways have both concluded.  Thanks to everyone who "Liked" and followed us and congratulations to Joseph McFarland and @freeking3 on their new tees.

Also, thanks to overwhelming  support during our Grand Opening, we are currently sold out of Medium in Shirts Two and Three but have ordered more from our printer.  Will blog ASAP when we they are re-stocked.

-Sam

GRAND OPENING SALE EXTENDED May 28 2011

In honor of Memorial Day, we're extending our Grand Opening Sale through Monday! Please check out our Shop and enter the coupon code "LAUNCH" at checkout to receive 20% off of your entire order.  

-Sam

IT'S OFFICIAL May 21 2011

We are open for business! To celebrate, we’re having a week-long Grand Opening sale in our Shop to celebrate.

Everything is 20% off. Just enter the coupon code “LAUNCH” at checkout to apply the discount. Also, how about a free shirt for our 76th "Like" on Facebook and one for our 76th follower on Twitter? Yep. Sounds like a plan.

-Sam

LAUNCH March 23 2011

After a lot of planning, scheming, and dreaming, our first batch of shirts is ready to be released to the public. Over the next couple of weeks, you will begin to see more activity on this site and you will get the first glimpse of these releases. We have put a great deal of work into them and we are proud of the results. We took our time to make sure that we were satisfied with the overall quality of the product, all the way down to the finishing details, and we hope that it shows.

We encourage you to check out our Shop and subscribe to our mailing list and this blog. We'd also appreciate any love you want to give us on Facebook and Twitter as well.  You never know what might come your way as a thank-you.

-Sam