The Flowers and Scumbags Brand Story isn’t about finding peace; it’s about surviving in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Born out of loss, anger, and a need to escape, this brand is my way of coping with a life that has thrown more than its fair share of pain my way. When I was left alone, I turned to art and other vices as a way to numb the chaos. What came out of that darkness was Flowers and Scumbags—a raw, unapologetic expression of the turmoil inside.
Art as Escape, Not Healing
For me, art isn’t about healing; it’s about escape. It’s about creating something that reflects the messiness of life, the highs and lows, the beauty and the ugliness. Each design I create is a snapshot of my mind—sometimes chaotic, sometimes dark, but always real. My clothing isn’t just fashion; it’s a way to wear that reality on the outside, to show the world that it’s okay not to be okay.
Small-Batch Creation, Unfiltered Expression
In a world obsessed with perfection, I embrace the imperfections. My designs are hand screen-printed in small batches, not because I want to be exclusive, but because this is the only way I know how to create—one piece at a time, each one a reflection of where my head is at in that moment. The other half of my inventory, produced through Printful, still carries the same unfiltered expression. There’s no pretense here—just raw, honest creativity.
DIY Ethos: A Middle Finger to the Norm
Flowers and Scumbags is for those who don’t fit in, who don’t want to fit in. The DIY spirit of this brand is a middle finger to the norms, a refusal to conform to what’s expected. It’s about embracing the chaos, the contradictions, and the imperfections that make us who we are. This isn’t about healing or moving on—it’s about making something out of the mess.
A Brand for the Misfits
If you’re looking for clean lines and tidy resolutions, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re drawn to the dark, the gritty, and the real—if you find comfort in the chaos and beauty in the broken—then welcome to Flowers and Scumbags. This brand is for the misfits, the outcasts, and the rebels who refuse to play by the rules.
At Flowers and Scumbags, I don’t just make clothes—I create a way to cope, to escape, and to express the things that are too hard to say out loud. This is my escape, and maybe it can be yours too.
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