Dirty Velvet Clothing

Dirty Velvet Clothing, illustrated T-shirts for a rebellious audience

Dirty Velvet Clothing is a British T-shirt brand that presents itself under the slogan "T-shirts for Gentlemen Rebels". Its catalogue is built around its own illustrated designs, among which the website itself cites models such as 'Mars Bar', 'Piggyback', 'Lost Dog' and 'Dirty Logo Tee'. The company sells its collection through its online store, with free next-day delivery on all UK orders and international delivery as well.

Designs featured on television, in music and in sport

The brand documents on its website a long list of appearances of its T-shirts in public contexts. Among the names it mentions are comedian Lee Mack, singer Robbie Williams, dancer Aljaž Škorjanec, comedians Ricky Gervais, Romesh Ranganathan, Josh Widdicombe, Jack Dee, Russell Howard and Robert Webb, presenter James Corden, athlete Usain Bolt, musician Gary Barlow, DJ Alan Fitzpatrick, world DJ champion Mr Switch, the band Rudimental, Babyshambles drummer Danny Goffey, nature presenter Mike Dilger, Reverend and The Makers frontman Jon McClure, Howard Donald of Take That, the Razorlight bassist and Matt Bowman of The Pigeon Detectives.

The company also notes that its garments have appeared on programmes such as 'EastEnders', Channel 4's 'Misfits', 'The Jonathan Ross Show' and BBC One's 'The One Show', as well as on the catwalk of a fashion show. It also mentions a collaboration with Stereophonics to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust and the presence of its designs in publications such as DJ Mag, Huck and Stuff.

International presence and own projects

The brand states that its collection is available in the Middle East, specifically in Lebanon, Jordan and Qatar, and that it has opened a bar in Berlin where it exhibits its graphic work. It also notes that its designs have been worn by the GTE-Am class champions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Online shopping and customer service

The store operates exclusively through its website, with sections dedicated to the T-shirt collection, the brand manifesto, ethics, sizes and garment guide, stockists, delivery and returns, and terms and conditions. The company offers a newsletter with promotions and new collections, and has a contact email address for enquiries.