The folks over at Ex-Boyfriend believe that t-shirts can act as conversation pieces, and these kitty-themed illustrations are sure to make you the center of attention. Ex-Boyfriend is a Baltimore-based graphics company that works with a local printing company to produce a huge variety of t-shirts, hoodies, messenger bags, and other items with any one of their hip graphics. You can choose from a number of great colors and styles and there are even organic cotton t-shirts available, too.
Matt, the illustrator behind Ex-Boyfriend, and his wife are also committed to supporting local animal rescue. They set-up the Sadie Fund–named after their beloved cat Sadie who they lost in 2008–to raise funds for Baltimore-area animal rescue organizations and shelters. They also foster animals for the local SPCA. You can see photos and videos of some of their foster fuzzballs on the Ex-Boyfriend blog.
Check out Matt’s illustration style and if you like what you see but you have a special design you want, he can do custom illustrations for you as well.
BONUS GIVEAWAY! WINNER’S CHOICE!
Ex-Boyfriend is going to let one lucky winner choose their favorite design! The winner will get to pick either a mens or ladies basic tee in any color and size with the design of their choice. To enter, please leave a comment on this post telling us which is your favorite design. The winner will be chosen in a random drawing on January 27. One entry per person. This giveaway is limited to addresses in the US and Canada.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:34 pm
the “KISS” cat tee is my fav..
these are great!!
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Kiss Kitties Rock!!!
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:31 pm
I’m luvin’ the eye-candy turntablist! The simple design captures my heart & gives off great Karma. Reminds me of my white cat, Cosmo (RIP ’05) who was quite a character.
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I LOVE the KISS KATS!! Especially on black! Pawsome!!!!!
January 22nd, 2010 at 10:43 pm
lovin the lucky kitty
January 22nd, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I wanna rock n’ roll all night and party everyday in that KI(TTY)SS shirt!
January 23rd, 2010 at 12:48 am
I like the cat and the bird cage, my kitties spend hours watching Birdie TV, actually the birds eating from the outside feeder, right outside the window.
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January 23rd, 2010 at 2:27 am
fuzz aldrin rocks!
January 23rd, 2010 at 3:30 am
I love the idea of a tshirt as a conversation piece. Would like to see the reaction of my co-workers when I come to work wearing one of these amazing designs!
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:03 am
The Kiss shirt is the best.
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:26 am
exciting. i want the entire line.
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:27 am
fidel catro for sure though.
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:36 am
Fuzz Aldrin rocks!
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:39 am
My personal favorite is the one with the cat looking up at the bird in the birdcage.
I would like the shirt to be men’s cut, since it has longer sleeves, and I like the muted colors, like the bluish-green it’s shown in, as well as a soft blue or brown. Size 2x, probably, depending on the men’s t-shirt size chart….
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:20 am
I love Buddha kitteh – I am partial to chubby kitties
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
I totes want the Fuzz Aldrin shirt! I met Buzz Aldrin when he stayed at the hotel that I work at. He and his wife were kind enough to chat with me for a while and it was pretty awesome. I have his autograph but this t-shirt would be even better!
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Wow. Really really difficult decision. I can’t choose a favorite. Srsly.
I have a tat of maneki neko on my forearm as part of a sleeve. I <3 this design. I also adore the Polar Bear shirt – or the 'I want to go to there' – love Tina Fey! 'That's what he said' and oh yes 'St Catrick'
Phenomenal shirts and designs. I love them all. You made it so hard to narrow it down… I could have kept listing! Oh wait… Im a vegetarian so I also like 'Seitan is my co-pilot – black ink'!
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
I like the maneki neko and the buddah kitty best.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Love the KISS cats and Fuzz Aldrin!
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:10 pm
I like all of them, but if I have to choose it would be Buddha kitten.
My cat Gigi sits like that all the time.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:48 pm
lovin’ the simplicity of the cat vs canary. really like it on the messenger bag too. ^_^
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:31 pm
I loved the Buddah Kitten!
January 23rd, 2010 at 4:54 pm
I think that I like the KISS-inspired design. It makes me wax nostalgic for my high-school days!
January 23rd, 2010 at 6:55 pm
The Cat v. Canary design is beautiful.
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Pirate kitty fer sure! Avast, ye kittehs!
January 23rd, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Where is buddha kitten Sez… now that is a great design. Might elicit lotsa belly rubs:-)
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Buddha Kitty!
January 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
I like the Fuzz Aldrin. He is “out of this world” *G*
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:29 pm
DJ Kitty has got it going! Rock it-Bling it & Sing it!
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:30 pm
It’s a toss up between the “lucky cat” design and the kitty staring at the bird cage, they both make me smile!
January 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 pm
Very hard choice, but I think the kitty with the birdcage.
January 24th, 2010 at 1:34 am
I love the KISS Kitties
January 24th, 2010 at 7:16 am
Lucky Cat is soooo cute!!
January 24th, 2010 at 7:21 am
Kiss kitties are awesome!
January 24th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Mr. Meowgi and the Lucky cat are really cute! I definitely like the Lucky Cat the best….
January 24th, 2010 at 8:06 am
I really like the White rabbit shirt and the Glam Rock Kitties shirt.
January 24th, 2010 at 8:17 am
My fave is the Kiss, but i also love maneki neko and the canary! great designs!
January 24th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Eco-friendly are my favorite choice-the designs with cats of course are my very favorite!
January 24th, 2010 at 8:46 am
Those are cute. Don’t know what the name of the design would be, but I like the one with the 4 cat faces.
January 24th, 2010 at 10:22 am
i like the budda kitty ~>A<~
January 24th, 2010 at 11:08 am
I love the Buddha Kitty. My Maine Coons love their big bellies rubbed and now I can say it brings me luck!!
January 24th, 2010 at 11:42 am
This is why I love the web so much. There are things out there that I never knew existed – and they are just right for me. Modern Cat is a terrific site and now it brings me to Ex-Boyfriend! Life couldn’t be much better.
January 24th, 2010 at 1:08 pm
I love all of the designs, but I find the Fuzz Aldrin hoodie the most fun and interesting; and the reason for this may seem a bit unbelievable (for you
but I am actually (way back, on my great great great-ish grandmother side) related to Buzz Aldrin himself!
January 24th, 2010 at 2:18 pm
The cat designs are different and will strike up a conversion when worn!
January 24th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
The canary has to be my favorite design but I had a hard time choosing!
January 24th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
the KISS one is amazing
January 24th, 2010 at 6:57 pm
I’m loving the Fuzz Aldrin…Super cute stuff!!
January 24th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Though I am partial to pirates, and do love a good pun (Fuzz Aldrin, you kill me), I think the turn-table kitteh is the best. Super dope.
January 24th, 2010 at 9:41 pm
I would pick the Ladies Pirate Kitty t-shirt in a size Large. (hysterical!)
January 24th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
I am so glad to find Ex-Boyfriend! If I really had to pick one I’d have to pick Fidel Catro, but luckily I don’t have to choose just one and I can buy as many of their adorable tee shirts as I want. Thanks for finding another gem, Moderncat.