The Officially Licensed Crescent City Collection
The time has come to finally launch some SJM Merch!
This has been a long time coming and one that I am beyond proud to share with all of you finally. When I was thinking about relaunching my shop earlier this year, I knew I wanted to include SJM official merch. However, I was TERRIFIED to go through the process as it felt like such a significant step. I am just some girl on the internet who talks a lot about Sarah’s amazing books: in what world do I somehow work with her team to license merchandise?!
After a mini panic attack, I started working on the process throughout June and officially signed the contract in the middle of the month. So I am now an Official SJM Merch seller!
Below are the designs for the first collection in the Crescent City Collection. This is just the beginning of many SJM-themed collections to come. So please enjoy my most recent passion project.
FANGS AND BANGS
Fangs and Bangs Posted: Multiple Sizes Available
Fangs and Bangs Distressed : Lilac Heather Unisex Tee
When it came to making a line about Crescent City, the first design I wanted to make was around the fictional TV show Fangs and Bangs. I was stuck on this idea of imagining Bryce walking around in a vintage Fangs and Bangs shirt ironically and knew I had to make it.
Here are some fun nods in the design: The phrase “It’s artistic, they make love” is what Lehabah says to Bryce when it is first brought up in HOEAB. The bottom line “from the creators that brought you Velvet Thrust” is a callback to SJM’s love for “velvet” (shoutout to the Thirsty Realm for helping with that!) And finally, the design is loosely based on a poster I once saw for True Blood (aka what I imagined when I heard of Fangs and Bangs).
THE FRAT PACK TEE: Heather Grey Unisex Tee
Front of the shirt
The back of the shirt
This was the wildcard design that I added at the last minute. The plan was always to have a Ruhn shirt but it didn’t feel right to not include something for the famous frat pack.
I knew before I designed it that I wanted it to feel like one of my old university greek life tees. I even debated on distressing it but I love the way this one turned out.
Fun Fact: this is the shirt I wear the most around my house…
RUHN DANAAN TEE: Heather Grey Unisex Tee
If I am going to be honest, this is probably the shirt i am most proud of. This design I SLAVED over for hours one weekend and when it came in a few days later I was thrilled at the results.
This shirt was inspired by old band tees from the 80s or Ed Hardy Tattoo-style shirts. I knew going into this that there are so many amazing Ruhn designs but I wanted to add my own spin.
Some fun nods: The sword is the Starsword (the blade was as dark as I could get it on a black tee lol), the moon and three roses represent CC and FiRo. And of course, I had to add some of Ruhn’s impressive titles.
GATES OF LUNATHION PRINT: Multiple Sizes Available
One of my favorite things in my old apartment was the art in my office. My office was my nerdy sanctuary and I loved displaying subtle nerdy prints. Another thing I love is pieces that describe a specific item. This poster was inspired by that thought.
Each gate labeled here is colored and described in the book along with the correct symbols. I try to make it as canonically accurate as possible!
LAST but certainly not least, House of Sky and Breath spoilers below!!!
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YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
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I LIKED CRESCENT CITY…BEFORE RHYSAND: Heather Grey Unisex Tee
So here’s the story: For those of you that know, House of Sky and Breath (HOSAB) was leaked a week before it’s release date. The pages leaked included the final page of the final chapter…aka we saw Rhys’s name.
Those of us that were aware of that final page before it’s release knew what was coming next: the sudden interest in Crescent City because ACOTAR was now involved. So a few friends of mine decided we all wanted a shirt that said “I liked CC before Rhysand showed up” to feel all hipster.
What is next?
The Summer Collection will be going offline beginning 7/10. That will be your last day to buy.
Patreon Members at the Reading Rose level will be able to purchase this Crescent City Collection on 7/3 with an exclusive password - (at this time I can not include discount codes due to licensing fees)
The shop will officially open on 7/5 at 1pm EST.
There is a limited number in this collection due to the licensing agreement. However, if you miss out on your favorite shirt don’t worry it will come back again!
The next SJM collection will launch in early August.
Want a hint?
