Convicted Clothing -- Fashion From Behind the Walls!

 Convicted Clothing is a  recently debuted line in the California fashion arena that has a distinct edge-- one that might seem vaguely familiar because other lines out there have done something similar. Before you write this line off, hang tight--there IS  a difference with this line-- it's the real deal.

You're probably wondering "what the heck?" -- Morphine Generation, Raw Seven and other lines have put clothing out there with similar edguy styling but it's all a rip of the California fashion ethic of the Barrio and "bad boy" and 'bad guys"  that one often sees in and from those who have done their "time" -- as in prison time.

 Convicted Clothing isn't a rip-off; if anything, it is more of the  "real deal"  because the line features clothing: tees, tanks, jackets, workshirts, hoodies and more with artwork of convicted felons from a variety of prisons from across California. Each piece of artwork is "signed" by the con and features the prison where it was created.

So what's up with this line? Beyond the creation of cool looking apparel with amazing art, it's about rehabiliation and helping the ex-cons get a fresh start where they have a CHANCE at making a real contribution to society and learning/building skills that will keep them out of trouble and prison!

According to Adam Overstreet, the owner and innovator of Convicted Clothing, there  purpose is clear.

"Convicted Clothing is a company intent on giving you access to the incredible talents that most people don't even know is wasting away behind bars. It is our sincere hope that you too will come to appreciate the skills of these artists as we do. Thank you for stopping by."

 

Stopping by means checking out -- and buying-- the Convicted Clothing line. It's worth visiting the website  and/or stores to see the amazing artwork and the talent that these offenders have developed and are putting to good use.

 Defiant Eagle  is about supporting the US and banding together against terrorists. It's for those who feel that they want to wear their support on their backs and show it off proudly.

Other artwork/apparel includes the following items.

Emperor Shirt by B Griswold, Ironwood Prison

Butterfly Girl Tank, Youngster, Pelican Bay

Convicted Clothing Logo Jacket

Hawg Workshirt, B Griswold, Solano Prison

Iron Cross Long Sleeve Tee, D Trout, Pelican Bay

 Sick and Twisted Hoodie, B Griswold, Ironwood Prison

 Top Hat Tank, Youngster, Pelican Bay

Now you can see the immense talent of the artwork-- and this is the genius of the idea that Overstreet has come up with -- to use this art to help create fashionable clothing to be sold that will help generate funds so that he can expand his clothing line to hire these men when they leave prison and give them jobs that will keep them functioning within society in a positive manner. Another aspect is that Overstreet wants to be able to provide half-way houses and living situations where ex-cons can learn to integrate back into normal society and become contributing members and pay their debt to society through that contribution and through 12 step programs.

Why would Adam Overstreet do this? What's his motive? Overstreet at one time did his time "inside" and thanks to a couple of people who believed in him, he was able to become a man who took the straight path and created a solid life for himself--through 12 step programs; by having a job and by having the support of people who believed in him.

Not only is Adam Overstreet contributing to society, he's into helping others overcome their past and become   members of society who can say they learned their lesson .

www.convictedclothing.com

PO Box 2477
Newport Beach, CA 92659
949.548.8615
866.9PRISONART
convictedclothing@sbcglobal.net

** the title was corrected to  accurately reflect the logo of Convicted Clothing.