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Vilnius Couple Turns Street Art into Fashion, Dodging Vandalism,
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lithuania /Culture & Society

Vilnius Couple Turns Street Art into Fashion, Dodging Vandalism,

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Lithuanian couple transforms street art and graffiti into fashion, creating a unique clothing brand.
  • Their brand, 'Nu ir kas,' features designs inspired by urban vandalism, with their 'Sausage Party' t-shirt being a bestseller.
  • The couple's initiative gives new life to street art, turning discarded urban elements into wearable fashion.

While some residents express frustration over graffiti and vandalism on city buildings, Vilnius couple Eimantas and Jonฤ— see artistic potential in the urban scribbles. They meticulously document interesting tags and drawings, later translating them into designs for their clothing brand, 'Nu ir kas.' This approach breathes new life into street art, allowing it to re-enter public spaces through fashion.

The brand's philosophy embraces the raw energy of the city, turning what some consider vandalism into a statement. Their creations are worn with pride by Lithuanians who appreciate the unique aesthetic and the story behind the clothes. The "Sausage Party" t-shirt, a nod to a particularly popular design, has become a consistent bestseller, demonstrating the public's appetite for this unconventional style.

Who cares? - that's what the name of our brand means. We don't care about the usual norms.

โ€” EimantasExplaining the brand's name and ethos.

Eimantas and Jonฤ—'s venture highlights a creative response to urban decay, transforming neglected elements into a celebrated art form. Their work not only supports street artists indirectly but also challenges conventional notions of beauty and art in public spaces. By choosing to walk around the block to admire graffiti rather than complain, they embody their brand's playful defiance: "Who cares?"

We don't notice anyone lacking anything in Slavonia, judging by how we dress, eat, and where we go, I would say we live no differently than those in Zagreb, Istria, or Dalmatia...

โ€” EimantasDescribing the couple's approach to their brand.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.