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Thumbs Studios started below street level. In 2015, UK artist Nick Thompson, aka Thumbs, was printing tees in the basement of the London skate and bike shop he ran for 13 years. He took them straight to skateparks and conventions, selling face to face and building a following one shirt at a time.

Honing his artistic skills and distinctive style surrounded by street art and skateboarding, Thumbs brought that same attitude to his graphics. Murals led to collaborations, and in 2016, the Thumbs clothing line officially launched on premium blanks, proudly printed in the UK.

Every piece starts with original artwork and concepts developed by Thumbs himself. From the first sketch to the finished graphic, that personal approach runs through everything the studio releases. Whether it’s an independent design or a fresh interpretation of a familiar character for an official collaboration, the artwork carries his own visual language: bold, playful and steeped in pop culture.

Since then, his work has crossed paths with Warner Bros, Batman, Kellogg’s, Hello Kitty, Fender, Transformers, Marin Bikes, Slash Snowboards and independent breweries. The community grew alongside it: people from all over the globe wearing the tees, collecting the artwork and backing Thumbs from the ground up.

The same care that goes into the artwork goes into the clothing. Made from 100% organic cotton and printed in the UK, the range puts quality materials at its core, with attention to fabric feel, fit and finish. Each piece is designed to give the artwork a worthy home and become something you reach for again and again.

Today, Thumbs Studios brings bold graphics and a nostalgic take on pop culture to original collections and licensed collaborations. With more officially licensed collections in development, the studio is building on those partnerships while keeping original ideas and Thumbs’ personal creative direction at the heart of every release.

The clothing has become more refined, but it still carries the fingerprints of that shop basement. Heavy on character. Built to be worn.