Who or What Is "Von Dutch"?

My teenage daughter was ecstatic about her latest aquisition …a t-shirt emblazoned with the logo ’ von dutch '. I have no idea what this represents…is Von Dutch a fashion designer? Or an actor?
To me, it is just an ordinary t-shirt…I shudder to ask her what she paid for this.
Is Von Dutch the next Calvin Klein? :rolleyes:

Von Dutch is an “edgy” line of clothing associated with biker culture.

[URL=http://www.vondutch.com/]

[qoute]Von Dutch, aka Kenneth Howard, was a California legend in the heart of custom bikes and hot rod cars during the 40’s and 50’s. He helped re-define the custom culture movement that is experiencing a strong resurgence today. Von Dutch is the original innovator of free hand pinstriping.

Von Dutch Kustom Cycles is a licensed motorcycle manufacturer of American V-twin Choppers, Diggers, Cruisers and Accessories.
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Holy carp, but that’s one annoying-as-heck website!

You know, I have been meaning to ask this question. I went to the beach this summer and the little surf shops were selling dozens of T-shirts with “Von”-something written in that script. Usually the “Dutch” was replaced with something else, as in “Von Bitch.” I had no clue what those were all about.

This is a great article about Von Dutch that my friend sent me a while ago…

Here’s another article about the real Von Dutch.

Given the opinions he expressed in the article, I can’t imagine anything more diametrically opposed to his outlook on life, than a company that sells overpriced clothing.

Anyone interested in Von Erich t-shirts?

How about Eric Von Zipper?

Big Deal.

I have an official Von Sclub card in my wallet as proof of my eternal and inestimable coolness.

:cool:

Him, I do not like.