Squidfire Hoodie

Just over a year old, the Baltimore-based line Squidfire now boasts a whole range of goods hand-printed on manual presses with their original designs. In addition to Vans (actually hand-painted), messenger bags and a line for kids, they've recently introduced hoodies, like this "Workout" sweatshirt (pictured left, $45) that features overlapping images of a smiling 70's-era muscleman in red, blue and black on grey. Printed …

Thunderpants

"They won’t go up your bum!" claims the New Zealand comfy-yet-cute underwear company Thunderpants. Started in 1995 by a couple of girls who were—in their own words—"frustrated by an undie market which either had us squirming all day in wee lace numbers or flopping about in sexless granny bloomers," they designed what they term their "ideal undie." These colorful, well-cut knickers, made from a blend …

Classickicks Reversible Hoodies

Featuring New York-based textile designer Liora Manné's pattern commissioned by Classickicks, this new Reine et Roi hoodie (Classickicks' private label) reverses for a more subdued grey look. The other colorway in the style is a black-and-white pattern that plays on the Classkicks logo. Both will set you back $150 and are available at the Classickicks store in NYC. Or call (212 979 9514) for mailorders.