AVE Originals

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Ideas, designs & the thinking behind the prints.

Jun 15, 2026

T-Shirts vs. Tattoos: Why We Chose Shirts

Let's clear something up first. We love tattoos. We have tattoos. And let's be honest—tattoos can be cool as hell when they're done right. A…

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Jun 2, 2026

The World Is Weirdly Divided for People Who Feel the Same Things

And to be fair……

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May 23, 2026

The Emotionally Exhausted Adult Collection We Accidentally Keep Designing

And to be fair… it still is.…

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May 16, 2026

Not Everybody Wants to Be Subtle

One thing we’ve noticed:…

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May 8, 2026

Nostalgia Hits Different When You Wear It

It’s weird how fast certain things can bring you back.…

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Apr 28, 2026

The Comfort Shirt Theory

Some shirts just feel different.…

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Apr 21, 2026

Why Funny Shirts Work So Fast

Some people can walk into a room and instantly talk to everybody.…

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Apr 13, 2026

Most Designs Don’t Start in a Boardroom. They Start With a Thought.

Most people see a shirt online, click “add to cart,” and never think about what happened before that product existed.…

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Apr 3, 2026

What Your Shirt Says Before You Do

People used to talk to strangers more.…

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Mar 25, 2026

Print-on-Demand Has a Reputation Problem. We Get It.

Let’s be honest.…

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Mar 16, 2026

Ave Originals Exists Because We Have Things to Say

Life’s too short for boring shirts!…

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