Holstee is dedicated to design with a conscience. To deliver on this, we hold every design accountable for the impact it has for on all people, our planet and the product's quality. 10% of all Holstee revenue is used to empower entrepreneurs in the developing world through micro lending.
Getting HOLSTEE off of the ground has required a lot of focus, and persistence, but there is still a lot to be done.
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Our Story
Holstee designs and curates with a conscience. Started in the heat of the recession in 2009, brothers, Mike and Dave left their full-time jobs to pursue their passion for a sustainable lifestyle through innovative design. With the help of the partner Fabian, they launched the flagship product, The Holstee Tee. Made of 100% Recycled material the shirt featured a unique holster positioned pocket - rethinking the classic t-shirt with focuses on fit, style, sustainability, and functionality.
Over the course of the first year of business the team designed and produced half a dozen new products including The Recycled Wallet, made of newspapers and plastic bags collected off the streets of India; The People Pendant, made of recycled acrylic scraps from a Chicago-area sign maker, and their Upcycled line of t-shirts which highlight the lasting value of apparel.
In the summer of 2010, Holstee launched a new area of their site, Curated x Holstee. Following the mantra “Curating with a Conscience” the Holstee team seeks some of the most beautiful and innovative sustainable designs and shares them with their community though their video reviews, newsletter and shop.
Holstee began as a dream Mike, Dave and Fabian had to create a lifestyle for themselves - a lifestyle which reflects their manifesto. Holstee designs and curates with the hopes that each product and its' inherent story inspires others to follow their dream. A closely knit community of fans has been growing around Holstee products, curated items, the music they listen to, and experiences they share.
If it wasn't for the help and dedication of Holstee's creative, dedicated, and inspired contributors there is no way it would be where it is today. Thanks to everyone for helping us expand our vision for creating a better planet through beautiful design.
