Sepia surfy fleece

The Surfy sweatshirt was born from the collaboration between Hoalen and Lauryn Alvarez, a painter and textile graphic designer based on the West Coast of the United States. We crossed her path because our eye was attracted by her solar and organic universe, by her unfolded forms, her animals with half-closed eyes, her characters with elastic bodies, her winks to the ocean as well as her color palette inspired by the 70s. Lauryn agreed to create for Hoalen 4 aquatic characters to dress a small series of t-shirts and sweatshirts: Surfy the elegant surfer with elastic shapes, Whaly the sleeping whale, Fishy the fish with a gliding look and Birdy the stoic bird. Lauryn tells us more: "My love for graphic design stems from my love of doodling and creating fun fonts. I love mixing shapes with type and words, creating scenes and worlds that can exist on more than just canvas, including clothing. I have always lived by the ocean. I would say it is my favorite place. Being in the sun, emerging from the water, observing nature all around and how it affects me emotionally and spiritually really touches me. Even though I don't always directly reference the ocean or surfing in my work, this lifestyle influences a lot of what I create. I accepted this collaboration with Hoalen because I really felt a sense of understanding and respect, both me with them and them with me. Plus, it's always great to work with friends from other countries! I am very happy for this opportunity."

Details

Round neck, ribbed trim at collar, cuffs and bottom of sweatshirt, small printed Hoalen Surf Co. logo on front, large printed Surfy logo on back.