R.A.G. New York

One of the most popular ad campaigns of all time, the “I heart NY” slogan has been used as an advertisement for New York City since the 1970s, and it was even turned into a song! Originally created by graphic designer Milton Glaser, the “I heart” idea has been used in thousands if not millions of different contexts, and it has played a big role in shaping the “New York state of mind.” Most of the variations on this slogan are pretty boring advertisements for different locations that just rip off the original idea, but here are a few t-shirts that took this clever concept to another level. So let’s get right to our top five funny “I Heart” t-shirts!

I love New York City. I truly do. With some many people forced to exist is such close proximity to so many others its expected that we’re all constantly bombarded with crowds of people all trying to do the same thing. Human beings want to be unique creatures so naturally one’s self-image is constantly being [...]

New York City boasts some of the trendiest, most impressive clothing in the world. As a major center for culture, this city of over 8 million people offers everything from lavishly chic haute couture down to amazingly cheap thrift shop vintage. Yet, the beauty of New York clothing is that you can always find [...]

“Barack Obama, the breakout hit of the summer” DNC News.
Maybe Im the only one who finds that hilariously accurate, but once I saw that quote on a graphic t-shirt, I just had to post about it. I found this blog called “tree hugger” the other day and amid their posts about eco-loving and environmentalists of [...]

As is usual with most images that become very famous, the origin and designer of the I [heart] NY T-shirt logo are often forgotten. Since we sell these t-shirts, here is a little bit to remind everyone what they are all about.
The origin:
The iconic I Love NY T-Shirt began as a marketing campaign by the [...]