Natas Kaupas, known as one of the first true professional skateboarders, grew up in the area of Santa Monica known as “Dogtown”. While skating professionally Kaupas was sponsored by Quiksilver and Element, and soon was promoted by Quiksilver to the role of Graphic Director. Having left an indelible impact on both surfing and skating, Natas lives and works in Los Angeles.

Three limited edition t-shirts featuring graphics commissioned by top designers/artists to represent the three major cities The Standard hotels inhabit: Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City. Because lettering directly reflects a certain person or region, selecting the perfect artist for each location was extremely important, hence, hand-picking Eric Haze from New York City, José Parlá, from Miami, and west coast’s Natas Kaupas for Los Angeles. 

Each of these artists were commissioned to write the city’s name in their own personal handstyle, making each a unique and recognizable representation for that area. The days of receiving the typical, “my … went to … and all i got was this lousy t-shirt” tee from your friends and family when they travel are over!

Produced in New York, in collaboration with Tony Arcabascio, The Standard's TOURIST TEE set consists of 3 different graphics offered in 2 different color-ways. Each is packaged in its own reusable, nylon, monogrammed travel case, making it the perfect pre-wrapped, 2-for-1 gift.

www.standardculture.com

www.standardhotels.com