There are several milestone ages in a young person’s life that strike a chord with nearly everybody. At 13 we’re teenagers, at 16 we can drive, at 18 we can vote, and at 21 we can drink. Depending on your location in the world, these years might be a little different and there may be some other personal birthday milestones that you’re waiting to approach. For instance, at 27 years old there is a dark and dubious milestone that isn’t widely recognized: The 27 Club. Comprised of people who achieved a meteoric rise to success, the members of the 27 Club all reached an untimely end during their 27th year.

While there are many “members”, just 5 musicians are at the core of this eerie group. The 27 Club T-shirt from A-non immortalizes Janis Joplin, Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, and Jim Morrison. They all met their Maker at the tragic young age of 27 but their work lives on forever, influencing talent even today. Available only through A-non’s online store, their exclusive design is clean, eye catching, and a little haunting for those who understand the connection. There is also a lyric from a Neil Young song that was quoted by Kurt Cobain: “Better to burn out rather than fade away”. Neil was actually shocked to hear Kurt’s use of his lyrics though, since the song is actually about artistic integrity; deciding whether to produce bland but accepted music or burning out by putting all your energy into what you love. As a company that trades at all the music festivals in the UK (and some in Europe), I doubt the irony is lost on A-non.

Since I just celebrated my 27th birthday, and am a big fan of most of the “Big 5″, I really wanted this shirt. When the package arrived from the UK I was immediately hit by the quality of the shirts and the printing. In the USA “t-shirt companies” are a dime a dozen, and many of them use cheap shirts and inks. By contrast, A-non’s were incredibly soft, had a flattering cut for both the mens and womens styles, and even the delicate facial features were crisp. They hail from east London and specialize in t-shirt design, gaining their influences from pop culture, especially music. Check out more of their exclusive designs and tell them Mable sent you!

Taged as: fashion, music, t shirt, under $50, unique

Posted by Lauren in Clothing and Accessories