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T-Shirt Designs Have Moved Off Center
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Men's Facial Hair - 2006
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July 2006
T-Shirt Designs Have Moved Off Center
Men's Facial Hair - 2006
Sometimes You Feel Like a Kukui Nut

June 2006
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Controlling the Design of Your T-Shirt
Layering Fashion for Gals and Guys

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April 2006
A History of the T-shirt
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March 2006
2006 Color Trends and Cool T-shirts
Ten Fashion Must Haves Spring through Fall 2006
Hot Shoe Trends Spring/Summer 2006

February 2006
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Pick Your Favorite 2006 Dress Styles
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Think Spring Fashion 2006
Illustrative T-Shirts Rule
Create Your Own T-Shirts

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Wear Your Own Crown Jewels
Sporting Nature Motif T-Shirts
Choose Your Shoes Wisely

November 2005
The Best Boots for Your Buck
How to Wear Gauchos

October 2005
Fall 2005 Top Ten Fashion Picks
Color Therapy
Deconstructing Denim

September 2005
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Fall '05 Fashion Trends
T-Shirt Designs Have Moved Off Center
Traditionally a t-shirt's print design has been placed in the center of the front or back or in some cases on the breast pocket. As more and more fashionables look for unique and outstanding clothing to set them apart, fashion designers have started thinking outside of that t-shirt box.

1. Off the Shoulder T-shirt Prints
These print locations have picked up a lot of steam in the past year. Off center t-shirt designs, once deemed a printing mistake, is now a sure sign of a cool t-shirt. Designs can be found on the shoulder, the waist or anywhere in between. Check out Lion King as example from O.C.T.

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2. Bottom or Waist Area T-shirt Prints
Never an after thought, the design at the bottom is the product of good thinking and planning. Whether the designer is intentionally being subtle or simply being creative, this t-shirt print area is sure to get a second glance. The Early Worm Gets the Bird takes advantage of this less than risky print location.

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3. Wrap Around T-shirt Prints
For the best coverage, turn on to a wrap around t-shirt design. Passer-bys will want to be sure to get the front and back view. As long as you're cool with that kind of attention, this is the t-shirt design for you.

The design could tell a story that starts from the back and travels to the front. The t-shirt could be a time-line or it could simply be a tiger out on a limb like the Prowler t-shirt from O.C.T.

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So next time your aunt Gretta asks why you would wear a t-shirt that was mistakenly print off center, you'll know you've made the right choice.
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