Life on High: Inspired

With the winter 2012 catalog launched last week, I have begun my foray into the “fashion world” by contributing design work to LoH Inspired and their latest clothing line. A new year brings a new layout to their page with new features being added daily, a new catalog, and fresh new designs. I was asked to submit a few designs and I was fortunate enough to have three selected. I’m super excited to be a part and to help celebrate the ethos of what LoH represents:

• Vision: A world-view driven by a respect for life and a celebration of the differences amongst us. A world where the individual is free to express themselves and free to expand upon their passions in life.
• Purpose: LoH Inspired Clothing is the result of an ever growing appreciation and respect for those that have dedicated themselves to pushing the boundaries of what we think is possible while maintaining a grounded sense of the respect for the life around us. We are here as part of an action based culture of athletes, artists, and musicians focused on expanding our possibilities and inspiring others to reach their true potential.
• Goal: As a company, we want to provide the resources and support needed to foster individual and group sponsorships as well as teaming up with local and national organizations that are dedicated to bringing support, resources, and assistance to those in need.

For me, living my Life on High actually means the need to slow down and appreciate what’s all around me. We often move through life too fast. We’re in too much of a hurry to get somewhere not important to really see what it is that’s in front of us. Slow down, look around, and really see what it is you’re immersed in.

Two of the three designs were create based off the above feelings. The third design was based on inspiration by the LA based band, Boy Hits Car – part of the LoH family. I was asked to check out their work and design something that spoke of them – of which I quickly discovered are known for [insane] stage diving. I believe I created something that spoke of them quite well while maintaining the same feel as the other designs.

For my designs, we chose to represent them on seven garments (two are women specific) and I feel great about the color schemes we came up with.

Below are my designs in a basic black. Please check out the catalog to see the color combinations we came up with. And if feeling so inspired to do so, please support LoH and me (and the other 3 artists) by ‘using’ the catalog! Spread the word amongst those you think would also enjoy the work and let me know if you have any questions!