Monster Threads

I first discovered Monster Threads’ clothing at their stall at Glebe Markets, a stall which I sought out every weekend to check out their new designs and to see how many shirts/​singlets I could afford that week (sadly, it was more often none than some).
Discovering the Monster Threads shop in Newtown was fantastic — now I didn’t have to refine my Monster shopping days to Saturdays! Their t-​shirt, singlet and hoodie designs are intelligent, quirky and artistic, illustrated by artists from Europe, USA, Asia and Australia. Their jewellery is unique, quirky and affordable, my current favourite being a bendy limbed and tarnished Pinocchio hanging like a puppet from a long chain.
You can buy Monster Threads products online, but a trip to their Newtown store is much more fun as you can completely immerse yourself in the world of Monster Threads, with pencil cases, wallets, plates, mugs, prints, toys, cards and wallets. Monster Threads now has five stores in Australia and New Zealand, which must mean that my love for them is not as original as their designs, but also that my options extend beyond Glebe markets.

After my meal at the Italian Bowl my partner and I were walking down King Street and a display in the store caught my eye. The display had a number of small toy figures … and they were made out of paper (very cool). Looking around the store we saw different kinds of illustrated clothing, accessories, homeware and jewelry. The graphic tees had some great designs (like an angry Mickey Mouse, a series of cassette tape illustrations and a half panda half robot design). The style is very artsy meets hipster with a dash of streetwear. After talking with the young lady who worked there I found out that they showcase the work of different artists (from all over the world) by putting their artwork on various mediums (such as graphic tees, bags and mugs). It’s a great concept and cool store. I’ll make sure to try and pull off the Panda robot shirt without looking like too much of a poseur.

Why hello awesome little shop, fancy seeing you here in Sydney! The first time I walked into Monster Threads I pinched myself to make sure was I wasn’t still in Melbourne. Everything inside is filled with fun and whimsy. From a gold chain necklace with Pacman /​ghost enameled charms to patchwork trousers made of many other deconstructed trousers, it’s a far cry from «run of the mill.» I reckon this would be the perfect place to go if looking for a small gift for that person who has everything. Who wouldn’t appreciate a screen-​printed mousemat or monster paperweight that clutches a pencil between his pointy teeth? And don’t even get me started on the singlets and jumpers. With artful designs fit to frame, and certainly fit to get conversation started, I think it’s time we all took ourselves a little less seriously and got our Monster Thread on.

Monster Threads is possibly my favourite clothing shop ever. With exception to the Women’s clothes I seriously want everything in the shop. The style would not be to everyone’s taste, but if you want cool, cute, crazy, arty clothes and stuff then Monster Threads is the shop for you.
Some of the jackets and pants on sale are truly bizarre. I love them, but don’t think I could wear them. I cannot stop buying the t-​shirts though, they are fantastic, featuring fantastic designs of elephants, bears, aliens creatures, an array of cute monsters and all kinds of other innovative design. The level of imagination present in the stock at Monster Threads is truly impressive.
Other than clothes they sell accessories, which are just as crazy and creative and home-​wares like very weird mugs and all kinds of other beyond belief items.
I hope Monster Threads is a great success as I will always be their customer.