Our Manifesto    

 

This is your life. Do what you love, and do it often.

If you don't like something, change it. If you don't like your job, quit. If you dont have enough time, stop watching TV.

If you are looking for the love of your life, stop; they will be waiting for you when you start doing things you love.

Stop over analyzing, life is simple. All emotions are beautiful. When you eat, appreciate every last bite.

Open your mind, arms, and heart to new things and people, we are united in our differences. Ask the next person you see what their passion is, and share your inspiring dream with them.

Travel often; getting lost will help you find yourself. Some opportunities only come once, seize them.

Life is about the people you meet, and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating.

Life is short. Live your dream, and wear your passion.

Download the Holstee Manifesto.
 

Our Story

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“Live your dream, and wear your passion.” The closing line of Holstee’s manifesto captures the ethos of how this company was born.  Based in New York, founders David, Fabian and Michael have decided to invest their lives, time & savings, to build the company of their dreams.

Michael and David Radparvar left their jobs in the midst of a recession and Fabian Pfortmueller, still in school, contributed his time outside of classes. From the start they wanted to do more than simply sell clothes.  They were convinced they could have a meaningful impact on the world by doing something they love. Today, Holstee produces apparel that positively influences every stakeholder- people, planet and product.

 

Our Style

 

Our style is simple, functional, and unique.

We love to combine the comfort and practicality of jersey fabric with louder, nostalgic, woven-fabrics that remind us of certain times, places, and dreams.

 

We are designing innovation.

From our original Holstee T-shirt to our FIN each product has been designed out of necessity. We have lots more ideas for products that add functionality to daily casual wear. In addition to innovating in design, we are constantly researching to push the limits of innovation in our production practices and selection of raw materials. There is always room for improving, and we plan on doing just that.

 

It is about more than clothes.

We touch clothing all day, we wanted to design clothing that touched us. In addition to looking and feeling great we hope your Holstee gear is a reminder to take back your life and seize every moment.

 

Our Team

Holstee is a product of Incubaker, a New York City based innovation lab.

It is becuase of our friends, family and fellow contributors that Holstee is possible.

Holstee contributors have included:

Mamanjoon, Eva Mohr, Sarah Bernardo, Ryan Kaebisch, Daisy Wong, Molly McMullin, Andy Rios, Thierry Blancpain, Jenny Lederer, Christian Shaboo, Joe Lippi, Mia Spirito, Noah Yuan-Vogel, Melissa Sconyers and Tom Hammer to name a few.

 

Join the Project

Getting HOLSTEE off of the ground has required a lot of focus, and persistence, but there is still a lot to be done.

We can use any help we can get!

Let us know your best skill and we will find a way to bring you into the action.

 

 


Retail Stores:

Holstee products can be found at these great NYC stores:

Sustainable NYC
139 Avenue A (at 9th st)
New York, NY 10009
Reciprocal
402 E 11th St (at 1st Ave)
New York, NY 10009

Find more local stores.

Wholesale Orders:
If you're interested in carrying our products in your store please contact us for more information.

shirts@holstee.com

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