Los Campesinos! Archive 20 Years of Band T-Shirt Designs
Los Campesinos! have archived all 100 of their T-shirt designs from 2006 to 2026, celebrating the band's 20th anniversary. The archive, created with designer Rob Taylor, charts the evolution of indie rock aesthetics, including references to football, films, wrestling, and political satire. Fans are encouraged to wear old shirts to upcoming shows and submit photos to the archive. Gareth David and Rob Taylor discussed the project with It's Nice That, noting the commercial imperative of merch and the thrill of seeing fans wear their shirts. Taylor, who joined in 2009, learned illustration on the job, producing designs influenced by Daniel Clowes and Chris Ware. The archive aims to jog memories for older fans and provide insight for younger ones.
Key facts
- Los Campesinos! archive all 100 T-shirt designs from 2006 to 2026.
- The band celebrates its 20th anniversary.
- Rob Taylor has been the primary designer since 2009.
- Fans are encouraged to wear old shirts to shows and submit photos.
- Designs reference football, films, wrestling, and political satire.
- Gareth David and Rob Taylor discussed the project with It's Nice That.
- Taylor's influences include Daniel Clowes and Chris Ware.
- The archive is intended to evoke memories for older fans and educate younger ones.
Entities
Artists
- Gareth David
- Rob Taylor
- Sarah Lippett
- Daniel Clowes
- Adrian Tomine
- Chris Ware
- Jeffrey Lewis
- Dusty Rhodes
Institutions
- Los Campesinos!
- It's Nice That
- Kingston University
- Welton Rovers FC
- Heat Rash
Locations
- Cardiff
- United Kingdom