Online Ceramics, praised for its impact on the menswear graphic tee movement, is bracing for big changes. Co-founders Alix Ross and Elijah Funk have announced their decision to part ways. Ross plans to embark on new ventures, leaving Funk to steer Online Ceramics into future alone. This change comes as the graphic tee market continues to adapt to shifts in consumer trends. Despite Ross’s departure, Funk remains resolute in maintaining the distinct quality and reputation Online Ceramics is acclaimed for.
As Funk takes over, customers can expect the brand to continue to uphold the unique design quality they’ve come to know and love. On the other hand, Ross is set to dive into new, possibly innovative projects, potentially reshaping the future of menswear. Although the co-founders’ professional paths are diverging, their impressive influence in the clothing industry remains.
The pair’s most recent joint project, ‘Tricker’s Cabin: The Oral & Visual History of Online Ceramics’, a book recounting their journey since 2016 as a Grateful Dead bootleg team, is currently available.
Online Ceramics’ future amid co-founder’s departure
The project, realized in partnership with A24, is a testament to their incredible collaboration.
Funk revealed he intends to expand the Online Ceramics brand, reduce collaborations and focus more on establishing the brand’s distinct identity. Plans range from unveiling new product lines such as homeware and possibly footwear, to constantly improving the graphic tees and sweatshirts the brand is known for, all without departing from the brand’s original bohemian spirit.
Ross, meanwhile, has launched two captivating projects: a merchandise service and a venture named ‘the “cursed Brandy Melville”, a dynamic clothing brand. These ventures offer followers an opportunity to connect with Ross’s vision through merchandising and engaging in enigmatic fashion design.
A key feature of Online Ceramics is the stunning harmony between its founders, seamlessly combining Ross’s fondness for Hare Krishna practices and psychedelic journeys with Funk’s commitment to veganism and unique graphics. Their dedication to sustainability and unique art has attracted a loyal cult following. The amalgamation of spirituality, consciousness, psychedelic patterns, and counterculture symbols expresses itself irresistibly in Online Ceramics, uniting high fashion with handcrafted items.
The collaboration between the founders invited a loyal fanbase and their attentiveness to graphic design has not only reshaped menswear, but also attracted collaborations, effectively broadening their reach. Today, Online Ceramics symbolizes the founders’ creative prowess and their indelible impact on the fashion industry.
