{"title":"For the cool moms: Female-forward designs perfect for Mother's Day","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"free-spirit","title":"\"Free Spirit\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: Sam Dunn (South East London, UK)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSam Dunn is a freelance designer and illustrator originally from Hartlepool, England and currently based in South East London. Her colorful, incredibly detailed illustrations are influenced by British skate\/punk culture and the hard-charging music that serves as it's soundtrack. In addition to concert poster prints for bands like Mastodon and Alkaline Trio, Sam has created designs for skateboards, bikes, and even bathing suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a girl, Sam would intricately study and attempt to recreate CD covers, skateboard decks, and gig posters. She \u003cspan\u003estill takes great effort to draw her line work by hand, a often overlooked (and time-consumig) technique in today's digital era of art creation.\u003c\/span\u003e Coupled with elements of botanical inspiration from English countryside trips during her youth, this practice helped Sam to develop a uniquely detailed, hand-drawn style that is simultaneously hard-edged and vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Free Spirit\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen conceiving \"Free Spirit,\" Sam aimed to create an emblem for a truly free-spirited character, or an \"Outlaw\" in the more modern sense of the word. She imaged someone who led a life not following the usual social norms, a person who sought out their own path rather than chasing what is expected. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: Parkinson's UK (London, UK)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParkinson's UK is a London-based organization that provides supportive care for people in the UK living with Parkinson's Disease. \u003cspan\u003eEach year, Parkinson's UK helps thousands of people suffering from this disease by providing dedicated support for patients in the form of local advisors, one-on-one counseling, peer groups, online resources, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe organization also funds extensive research into treatments for the symptoms of Parkinson's, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. It is the largest charity funding organization for Parkinson's research in Europe, having contributed over 85 Million Pounds to developing treatments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParkinson's UK is a cause especially close to Sam's heart. She chose this charity in memory of her late Grandad who suffered from Parkinson's and passed away 2 years ago. BANDITS is honored to help Sam raise awareness and monetary support for this incredible cause. 10% of your \"Free Spirit\" purchase will be donated to Parkinson's UK to support their ongoing quest to cure this debilitating disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Bandana \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:     21\" x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric:  100% Organic Cotton,and sustainably sourced in India from, pre-washed for an extra soft feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake:   Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India  \u003cspan\u003eFLO ID 4512)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash:   Hand Wash, Line or Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Bleach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all of our bandanas are printed, cut, and sewn by hand. There may be slight variations from product to product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16952398839923,"sku":"BAN16","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/FreeSpiritOverheadProductShot_LREdit01.04.png?v=1624306446"},{"product_id":"stay-steady","title":"\"Stay Steady\"","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: Emily Kelley aka Land and She Studio (Philadelphia, PA)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily Kelley is an illustrator, block printer, artist, and founder of Land and She Studio based in Philadelphia, PA. Land and She sells prints and goods featuring Emily's work and was founded on the philosophy that handmade work, while it may take longer to produce, ultimately creates a stronger connection and value from the artist's hands to the customer's home.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily's work is rooted in, as she explains, \"The everyday around me.\" Whether it be a lonely dock at sunset, a butterfly in the park, or a majestic canyon at a National Park, Emily's incredibly tactile work feels decidedly of the Earth in any setting. In creating her hand-made masterpieces, Emily is driven by \"finding the tiniest of inspirations in the patters of rock formations, or feeling small amongst a vast horizon... These are the things that keep me curious and looking for more.\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe instantly connected with Emily's uniquely tactile work since we were first introduced to it late in 2019. After being blown away by the amazing \"Red Tail Hawk\" bandana she created for our BANDITS x REI exclusive collection, we knew we had to work her again. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Stay Steady\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stay Steady\" was the first \"Community Collection\" design we commissioned, and it came during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, the virus had forced us all to re-think the ways in which we interact with not only each other, but the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmily's design draws inspiration from that balance that exists between different communities - physical, existential, human, natural, etc. – and how 2020 revealed just how fragile that balance can be. If this difficult year has taught us anything, it's to never take the farmers, field workers, grocery clerks, waitstaff, and other essential workers for granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Stay Steady\" is a beautiful homage to the perseverance of those unsung heroes, along with the sense of shared abundance that has led countless others to donate, share time, and give whatever they can to help the most vulnerable members of their community to get through this difficult time.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: World Central Kitchen (Washington, DC)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 2010 by world-renowned chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a non-profit organization that uses the power of food to heal communities and strengthen economies in times of crisis and beyond. WCK has served more than 40 million fresh meals to people impacted by natural disasters and other crises around the world in countries including The Bahamas, Indonesia, Lebanon, Mozambique, Venezuela, and the United States.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, WCK activated thousands of restaurants and kitchens to feed marginalized and vulnerable communities and our brave medical professionals on the front lines. Their Restaurants For The People program mobilized quickly to address the growing hunger and economic crises on two fronts by paying local restaurants to cook fresh meals for their neighbors in need—at the same time getting food to hungry people and keeping restaurants and their teams open and working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the millions of Americans who have lost work during the pandemic, particularly those in the hard hit hospitality industry, WCK's work is essential in addressing the very real food insecurity they're facing. BANDITS is proud to help Emily to support this incredible organization for 2020 and beyond!\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Bandana \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:     21\" x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric:  100% Organic Cotton,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.global-standard.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.global-standard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOTS Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand sustainably sourced in India from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chetnaorganic.org.in\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.chetnaorganic.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChetna Organic\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-washed for an extra soft feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake:   Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtradecertified.org\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtradecertified.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFair Trade Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flocert.net\/\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.flocert.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFLOCERT\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFLO ID 4512)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash:   Hand Wash, Line or Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Bleach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all of our bandanas are printed, cut, and sewn by hand. There may be slight variations from product to product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31998878515315,"sku":"BAN39","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/StaySteady-Bandits_5842_ConnorEdit.jpg?v=1665679676"},{"product_id":"concrete-jungle","title":"\"Concrete Jungle\"","description":"\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: Rosa Bluestone Perr (Brooklyn, NY)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooklyn-based tattoo artist Rosa Bluestone Perr aka “Bluestone Babe” is lifelong New Yorker with a family history in the City dating back to Ellis Island. Raised in her father’s art studio in Greenwich Village, Rosa explained that at an early age “We weren’t allowed to watch much tv, so my parents gave us art supplies.” As she grew, her work drew on inspiration from both of her parents, along with the menagerie of artists, activists, and teachers that populated her family’s universe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter college, Rosa found herself wanting a small, simple tattoo with a low profile and delicate lines. When she couldn’t find anyone tattooing in that style, she took matters into her own hands. Once friends saw the style of ink she gave herself, one tattoo request turned into ten, which turned into to a tattoo license and an organically growing business. Her Bluestone Babe studio now allows her to leave her indelible mark on the City, one sensual and divinely feminine design at a time.     \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInstagram: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Concrete Jungle\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa told us that her two favorite places in the city are Prospect Park and Rockaway Beach. Both are places always teeming with energy, where the people watching is unparalleled, and where everyone seems to drop their “serious New Yorker face” and relax into a collective good mood. In a City where personal outdoor space is limited, Rosa explained that the beauty of these community-centric spots is that they’re “everyone’s back yard.”  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn “Concrete Jungle,” Rosa distills everything she loves about these places into a bandana unlike any we’ve featured before. The design leaps off the fabric with feline power and personal expression, true to Rosa’s signature tattoo work. It simultaneously exudes the busy, tough, walking-with-confidence attitude of the City, while playfully weaving in the fun, funky, laid-back energy of the outdoor spaces she loves.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: Food Bank 4 NYC\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood Bank For New York City is a Feeding America member organization driven by a mission to end hunger. As the City’s largest nonprofit hunger-relief organization, the Food Bank has been working to end food poverty in the five boroughs for over 36 years with an approach centered on helping low-income New Yorkers overcome their circumstances and achieve greater independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosa’s decision to support the Food Bank with her design boiled down to basic human need. As the economic impact of COVID-19 has taken its toll on the City, more families than ever are facing the harsh reality of food insecurity. Even pre-pandemic, Rosa explained “it’s easy to focus on the glitz and glamour of the city, but the reality is that when you really look around there are so many people struggling just to find food.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/foodbank4nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eFacebook: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Bandana \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize:     21\" x 21\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFabric:  100% Organic Cotton,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.global-standard.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGOTS Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand sustainably sourced in India from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.chetnaorganic.org.in\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChetna Organic\u003c\/a\u003e, pre-washed for an extra soft feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake:   Printed, Cut, Sewn, and Packaged by hand at a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fairtradecertified.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFair Trade Certified\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacility in Kolkata, West Bengal, India (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.flocert.net\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFLOCERT\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003eFLO ID 4512)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash:   Hand or Machine Wash Cold with like colors, Line or Tumble Dry, Warm Iron, Do Not Bleach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that all of our bandanas are printed, cut, and sewn by hand. There may be slight variations from product to product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bandits Bandanas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32210964021363,"sku":"BAN47","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/ConcreteJungle-Bandits_5010.jpg?v=1665679030"}],"url":"https:\/\/banditsbandanas.mom\/collections\/for-the-cool-moms-female-forward-designs-perfect-for-mothers-day.oembed","provider":"Bandits Bandanas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}