{"title":"The Artist Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur first collection features original, never-before-seen designs created by young artists from South Africa, Mexico, and the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"desert-sirens","title":"\"Sirens\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: MUTI (Cape Town, South Africa)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMUTI is a creative studio founded in 2011, based in the city of Cape Town, South Africa. MUTI’s small team of illustrators and designers are passionate about producing original and inspiring artwork, from lettering to icons, digital painting to animation. They have worked with an impressive lineup of prestigious brands including Nike, Red Bull, Google, Facebook, UNIQLO, American Express, Samsung and MANY others. A multi-talented, adaptable and experienced studio, each member of the team brings skills from backgrounds in design, illustration, clothing production, client service and advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe team draws inspiration from each other, always challenging themselves to push their creative limits. Though their work encompasses a wide range of styles, inspirations, and disciplines, MUTI’s projects are incredibly consistent in their eye-catching quality. A glance at the studio’s homepage reveals a dazzling, colorful portfolio that would be an impressive CAREER for most artists – and that’s just their recent stuff! BANDITS is grateful to be able to feature an original design from this industry standard studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: @studiomuti\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: @studioMUTI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDribbble: @studioMUTI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehance: @MUTI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Sirens\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Sirens” is inspired by the desert, a place of beauty and danger. This mystical mirage calls to the weary traveler with temptations of the flesh. However, an unforgiving, sinister reality hides just beneath the sexy veil. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: Save The Rhino (London, England)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave The Rhino is an international non-profit organization whose main objective is to support and protect endangered rhino populations in Africa and Asia. STR works tirelessly with partners around the world to disrupt and reduce the illegal global trafficking and trade of rhino horns. Their mission is to eventually see all five rhino species off the endangered species list and thriving in the wild for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMUTI was inspired to support Save The Rhino because, as they explained “The species is under threat and we as Africans need to do all we can to stop poaching.” 10% of the sales proceeds from “Sirens” will go to support Save The Rhino and help them to protect endangered rhino populations by raising awareness and working with on-the-ground partners to fight poaching and reduce the illegal international trade of rhino horns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook:   @savetherhinointernational\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwitter:   @savetherhino\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb:  \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,\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 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":2940168601640,"sku":"BAN7","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/Sirens-Bandits_5831.jpg?v=1665679931"},{"product_id":"good-luck-by-ben-kocinski","title":"\"Good Luck\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Artist: Ben Kocinski (Kansas City, Missouri)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKansas City based illustrator and graphic designer Ben Kocinski was one of the very first artists that BANDITS reached out to when we hatched the idea for a bandana brand supporting artists and charities worldwide. Ben’s incredible vintage-inspired designs caught our eye when we were looking for a logo, so we asked him to create something special for us. From the moment we saw his first rough pencil sketches of our BANDITS logo, we knew it was a match made in graphic design heaven. After he created such a timeless and perfect logo, we knew we had to have him create a design for our launch collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBen told us that he takes cues from design and typography from the 20s, 30s, and 40s, and indeed his creations feel transported a bygone era. True to form, he still draws most of his illustrations by hand before digitally converting them. Ben’s logos, illustrations, and designs have appeared on work for brands like Yeti, Knickerbocker Manufacturing Co., Sable Bourbon, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Design: \"Good Luck\"\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is inspired by trying times in life and the ways in which we find comfort or hope to get through them. We at BANDITS consider ourselves \u003cu\u003every\u003c\/u\u003e lucky to feature Ben’s work as a integral part of our launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThe Charity: reStart KC (Kansas City, Missouri)\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereStart KC provides housing and supportive services to help homeless men, women, youth and families in the Kansas City area move toward independence and self-sufficiency. reStart is the ONLY homeless agency in Kansas City serving all homeless populations—singles, couples, gay, straight and trans-gendered individuals, and unaccompanied youth ages 12-18, as well as non-traditional families, persons with HIV\/AIDS, and individuals recently released from prison or from psychiatric hospitalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1981, reStart’s goal has remained the same—to end homelessness in Kansas City.  This ambitious goal has made reStart a leader in innovative approaches to ending homelessness. Their innovation has opened doors to all homeless persons in need. In 36 years, the overnight shelter turned non-profit organization has grown and served more than 28,000 homeless individuals, including over 11,000 children and youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook:   @reStartKC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeb:  \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,\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 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":2947754491944,"sku":"BAN2","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/products\/GoodLuck-Bandits_5625.jpg?v=1665679172"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2455\/8853\/collections\/IMG_7567.jpg?v=1591830886","url":"https:\/\/banditsbandanas.mom\/collections\/summer-18-launch-collection.oembed","provider":"Bandits Bandanas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}