Seeking “Naomiso”: The profound artist who came up with this provocative design for profitable* collaboration!

*You and Hong Kong split all the profits!

So you might have read earlier that surf/skate sneaker Vans pulled a leading shoe from the brand’s online competition Vans Custom Culture that alluded to the months-long protests in Hong Kong. I trust you are aware of the situation there and don’t need to stumble over the news here but China is currently acting egregiously toward historically brave Hong Kong citizens unwilling to bend the knee and give up all rights.

Vans, historically “rebellious,” issued a statement declaring:

“As a brand that is open to everyone, we have never taken a political position and therefore review designs to ensure they are in line with our company’s long-held values of respect and tolerance, as well as with our clearly communicated guidelines for this competition.”

Freedom ain’t free, as they say.

Anyhow, the stable genius Superworm came up with a brilliant idea in the Sacred Comments™ writing:

So Chas, contact the designer, and run the design on a BeachGrit Tshirt or deck grip. Take the win. Virtue signal, promote and profit in one hit.

Done.

And I’ll even contribute all the profit to Hong Kong protesters and the designer.

So, who are you? All we got is “Canadian-based designer Naomiso”.

Where are you?

Email [email protected]

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channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago

Splitter!

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago

Judean People’s Front

Superworm
Superworm
6 years ago

‘Stable genius’ and ‘brilliant idea’ are the John John and Gabby of nice things anyone has said about me

astro
astro
6 years ago
Reply to  Superworm

I think it was meant more in a “he rooted a donkey in the barn” sort of sense.
Either way, it’s a compliment.

Superworm
Superworm
6 years ago
Reply to  astro

I see you’re a ‘cloud half covering a rainbow’ kind of guy

samwaters
samwaters
6 years ago

Hey Chas, since the subject of tees and a political message came up (which I like ) and you guys have some tees–you guys got me thinking, How about a BG tee with a ‘message’.
How about a BG tee with a wave ‘on the back’ and below lt a message like,–“Dirk don’t surf”–or– “WSL–go home”, or– “Wsl resistance team”–, the options are endless……a small BG logo on the front, everything kinda low key………….

samwaters
samwaters
6 years ago
Reply to  samwaters

Or a “Wsl Resistance Team” coffee mug? I’ll take two……..

Chief Hot stuff
Chief Hot stuff
6 years ago

Don’t be so hard on yoself.
They’ll be reincarnated anyway.
Probly come back as kiwis.

ricmatic
ricmatic
6 years ago

Marcel Marceau. Walking against the wind? Fucken classic

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago
ricmatic
ricmatic
6 years ago

Remember that France contest? Ha. Takes me back.

Waterproof Polo
Waterproof Polo
6 years ago

Surely the designer can be sought out on twitter? Let the hunt begin!

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago
astro
astro
6 years ago
Reply to  channelbottom

Grumpy locals donning protective apparel against toxic positivity.

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago
Reply to  astro

“In ancient Grumpylocalland, the yellow is symbolic for dignity, hi-vis clothing, and piss.”

Jemaine Clement
Jemaine Clement
6 years ago

i want a winnie the pooh/xi beach grit mug

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago
ricmatic
ricmatic
6 years ago

It’s for sure either Karl von fanningstadt or throwing discuss

Edit. Oops just read Otto true detective work

Chief Hot stuff
Chief Hot stuff
6 years ago

Bit complicated
Why not just

FUK CHINA
♥️BEACH GRIT

joeys nosegard
joeys nosegard
6 years ago

i’m with you.
FUK OFF YELLOW CUNTS?

Otto
Otto
6 years ago

They’re out of Canada. Name is Naomiso.

Chas Smith
Chas Smith
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

Is there a website? Contact?

Otto
Otto
6 years ago
Reply to  Chas Smith

Not that I could find. But a Facebook/IG search may prove fruitful.

Chas Smith
Chas Smith
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

On the case! Amazing what a BG post then simple google can yield. Thanks for being my common sense.

Otto
Otto
6 years ago
Reply to  Chas Smith

This shit wore me out. I need a drink.

Chas Smith
Chas Smith
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

You deserve 4!

Otto
Otto
6 years ago
Reply to  Chas Smith

What’s funny is that the design was submitted prior to the beginning of the current Hong Kong protests. And was in fact paying homage to the pro-democracy protests in 2014.

Waterproof Polo
Waterproof Polo
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

Is Vans controlled opposition??!!

Wiggolly's Paddling Style
Wiggolly's Paddling Style
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

What do you think of their decision to depict the Chinese as yellow?

Otto
Otto
6 years ago

In traditional Chinese color symbolism, yellow is an imperial color representing power, royalty and prosperity. Pretty good choice I’d say.

PerthsStraighthanders
PerthsStraighthanders
6 years ago

For a second I thought they were Goggins beanies…than realised they were hard hats

joeys nosegard
joeys nosegard
6 years ago

i want a goggins beanie

PerthsStraighthanders
PerthsStraighthanders
6 years ago
Reply to  joeys nosegard

on the shoe? https://uploads.disquscdn.c…

channelbottom
channelbottom
6 years ago
Reply to  Otto

When are they going to get some more?

Otto
Otto
6 years ago
Reply to  channelbottom

I don’t know. Thought they’re Canada Dry all the time.


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