Bomb Story: In drawing inspiration for The Hundreds, we seek out nostalgia over contemporary influences. One of our taglines is, ""Looking Back, Moving Forward."" The half-tone effect on Adam Bomb hearkens back to the reprographic printing technique that preceded the digital age.| Background Story:
Horizontal stripes, especially of the yarn-dyed variety, are a staple of The Hundreds' collection. Earlier on, they were derived from the surf knits and beachgoer patterns that graced the backs of Californians in the 1980s. Examples include Hang Ten, OP, Quiksilver, and Gotcha. In the following decade, independent skate brands and rave companies capitalized on stripes across boxy, baggy tops. Wh...