Work Clothes

Work is a vertically integrated design and printing company specializing in artist books, apparel, and silkscreen editions.

Copies of our small edition books, which are published under the name Working Journals, can be found in the artist book collections of fine academic libraries such as Yale university, as well as many private collections.

Since the launch of our apparel line (Work Clothes) in April 2009, our online retail space has developed a presence throughout North America and Europe. From our studio and printing facility in Oakland California we handle the design and production of all our pieces, we also provide custom printing for independent artists and designers.

Our current collection of hand printed shirts is composed of pieces that reflect the concept of work in contemporary life. As a brand, we strive to design street wear that is fashionable while remaining culturally and intellectually relevant. Our imagery is derived largely from cinema and American pop culture, with references to literature, global politics, music, and scientific history. Work Clothes are for the mind, body, and soul.