Corporal Hoffman Series Launch - Grand Rapids

After a successful event in Chicago last week, you knew it was only a matter of time before [Fashion Has Heart] would hold a release party for the Corporal Hoffman Series products at home, in Grand Rapids. Well, on Saturday, that time has come.

Join us (Facebook event) as we celebrate the products, the design, the message, and the hero. 

    

See You Tonight, Chicago!

[FHH] Sneak Peek

Tomorrow [Fashion Has Heart] will be releasing the second wave from the Corporal Hoffman Series. This release includes a t-shirt collaboration with Ranger Up! and a sticker decal. The release party will be held in Chicago at Shrine Harberdashers.

Welcome to Michigan

If you're from Michigan, this is nothing new. But, that doesn't mean it still doesn't affect you or feel like you're on this weather rollercoaster. This was yesterday at 3:22PM:
And this was today at 3:33PM:
Yesterday it felt like Spring and I walked from the office to downtown. Today, I hardly was able to walk across the street to snap the "After" picture of the bridge. At least it finally feels like winter, and I'm good with white snow. It's beautiful, especially to set-up a nice, coozy Friday night watching movies and eating fresh stovetop popcorn.

Have a great weekend!

Will Ferrell: An NBA Announcer?

This is funny. Last night Will Ferrell introduced the players at a Bulls vs. Hornets game.

Featured in Rapid Growth

On Thursday I had the pleasure of being flattered by Rapid Growth Media. Jason Lester put together a well-written story and photographer Adam Bird made the most of the rare Winter sunlight which resulted in some beautiful images.

Click to read the article

Mascot Series - Self

The Mascot Series goes deeper than just the surface level. Some people would have assumed that this Mascot Series would be all goofy, cartoon-like characters. "Mascot" is defined as any person, animal, or object used to represent a group with a common identity. Break that down and you quickly come to realize that "WE ARE ALL MASCOTS." Myself included. Which is why this self-portrait is so important. It forced me to take a serious look at myself to analyze what and who am I, as a mascot, representing? Is it something negative, degrading, or self-serving? Heck no. Is it something up-lifting, encouraging, and beneficial to others? I certainly hope so. That's what I want this to be - all of it. From the shoes, clothing, art, and beyond -- it's about making a difference and touching others. That's my goal. That's my mission. Let's do this. #DreamImpossible

[More images after the jump, including step-by-step pictures]

WHY or WHY NOT?

I had a 12x12inch gallery wrapped canvas laying around and had a spark to do something with it. Many times, the most powerful and challenging word you could ever say to someone is, "WHY?" Even when I think things through in my head, I often am forced to ask, "WHY?" Why this, or why that? Why would that work, or why would people care? Little would you think that one word can have such power and controversy within it. I'm positive this single word has changed lives, companies, and possibly even nations. But...WHY?

Then a couple of days went by and the piece was sitting in my office/studio. Randomly, I looked at it and asked myself, "Well, if "WHY", then why not "WHY NOT?" And boom. Asking the powerful question "WHY?" quickly became an equally powerful follow-up question, "WHY NOT?"
I'm not sure if I plan to sell this piece or not simply because it's so cool I would like to keep it in my office. However, everything has a price, so if you feel so inclined to have it for yourself, simply contact me.

Eye Writer

This is incredible. Watch for yourself. I immediately thought of Corporal Josh Hoffman and the [Fashion Has Heart] project that I recently was able to be a part of when I first saw and heard about this technology. This device and program can change so many lives that may have been emotionally and/or mentally lost.

There is a documentary soon to be released about the LA graffiti artist that was the inspiration for the creators of this eye-writing device, check out the trailer:

"After being diagnosed with ALS and rendered almost completely paralyzed, legendary L.A. graffiti artist Tony "Tempt" Quan gets his voice back through technology that reads the movement of his eyes and enables him to create art and write once again." -CaskeyEbeling

The nonprofit behind the device is the Not Impossible Foundation. Support this cause any way you feel fit to contribute. Big or small, your help can make a difference.

Why I Hate Religion

I watched this video this past weekend -- it had 14 million views. Today, it has nearly 17 million. POWERFUL. Religion kills. Love wins. Jesus wins.