Six Eighty & Co

To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson I am a designer. I used to work for a big company. It started with creative work, but I kept accepting more responsibilities and promotions until I mostly just managed a team and tried to avoid political backstabbers. Except for my team, no one in the company seemed to know what I did, or why. It was depressing. Every morning, a good friend and co-worker, called to chat. We compared horror stories and tried to figure out how to make it better. But it’s really impossible to figure out why corporations reward mediocrity, and promote people who have no business managing others. Bold, smart and funny, neither of us really belonged in a place that only valued conformity, toeing the line, and keeping your mouth shut. We’d make jokes, and say, “That should be a t-shirt!” Finally we decided to really make t-shirts. She was the sales mastermind, and I had total creative freedom, something seriously lacking in my day-to-day existence. Our clothing & accessories are designed to inspire, encourage or just make you smile. I design things that the Six Eighty & Co. team would wear, and take my inspiration from the world around me. I admire strong outspoken women, and people who are not afraid to let their freak flag fly. Ideas come from books I’ve read and my favorite author’s quotes, to movies or TV shows where I fell in love with the characters. I believe that magic is afoot in the world, much like strange things are afoot at the Circle K. If you got that movie reference, then you’ll also guess that I’m a child of the 80s and fan of pop culture. A bit of a gypsy, I have lived in four states and two countries, and inspiration also comes from my travels and my family. So raid our closet, and find your new favorite. We hope you enjoy our products as much as I enjoy creating them.