Promotion and relegation. Ecstasy and despair. Dark and light. Opposites only exist in relation to each other and some of us reject all the fuss. Some of us find joy in mid-table security.
Limited edition letterpress print. Inspired by football writer Norman Ackland who, in 1959, used this quote by Emerson to illustrate that if professional football is regarded as an art-form, then “every artist was first an amateur”.
We absolutely love the latest range of clothing from Quiet British Accent. The men and women’s lifestyle clothing brand, run by husband and wife team Jason and Sharon Gale, takes its inspiration from the world of sporting culture. In our opinion, their arty, limited edition goods are the ‘Must Wear’ items of the summer.
“We’d always planned this business together,” explains Jason, “and when our youngest daughter started secondary school we decided the time was right.” Bringing together their skills (Sharon is a fashion designer/art educator and Jason is a graphic designer), the couple believe there is room in the sports market for high quality clothing that has attitude and humour.
“Our work has a character that’s sometimes missing from the sports industry,” adds Sharon. “We’ll be exploring the alternative side of sports, the underdog and the maverick.” Items to date have been inspired by subjects as left-field as mid-table mediocrity and the Corinthian spirit.
With Limited Edition runs as low as 50, you can make a statement and know that you are highly unlikely to be wearing the same as your mates – unless you tell them about the site too!
‘The Last Amateur’ t-shirt inspired by Bernard Joy, the last amateur footballer to play for England. ‘Midfield Gentleman’ t-shirt inspired by the Corinthian spirit.
Their latest item is the ‘England, Not England‘ newspaper. This one off publication is inspired by the distinct feelings induced by the England national football team both overseas and locally.
Don’t take our word for how brilliant they are though, try them out for yourself!
Competition Time!
We have 5 vouchers for a free t-shirt of your choice and one ’Every artist was first an amateur’ letterpress print to give away.
To be in with a chance of winning, simply post a comment on the bottom or this article with your most inspiring sports memory or send us an email to column10media@gmail.com by 21st July 2012. Winners will be announced week commencing 2nd July.
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The iPhone is the only 'games console' you need in 2012
An interesting point. Am sure the writer doesn't think a iPhone is act
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3 July 1990 On that day in Nápoli, I was greeted and welcomed by the
Win: The rain came down and the kids played out
With a 2.5 yr old and a 7 month boy these boots would be great to run
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3 July 1990
On that day in Nápoli, I was greeted and welcomed by the locals. I was wearing my Argentina shirt and had travelled so far to watch Maradona play. A child, who must have been just as tall as me but a few years younger said “buona fortuna” and handed me a corno, a single curved horn for good luck. He wanted something in exchange and so I took off my red and white threaded bracelet I had made and gave it to him. He then said, “I don’t want Italy to lose, I want Maradona to win”. I was touched by this entrega, this unconditional gift: a votive offering that spoke of a collective identity.