Journal

Sweats + Skates is an upcoming fashion, streetwear & lifestyle blog documenting the process of other artist's, musicians, and yes even small brands. I sat down with them (at my laptop) for an awesome little interview to discuss how we started, some of our values and beliefs regarding the fashion industry of today, and most importantly what we have planned for the future.      1.) What is the streetwear scene like in New Zealand? I certainly feel like there is an oversaturated market for two ends of the fashion spectrum here in NZ. That being either outrageously expensive high...

August was a great success. We sold out our Striped collection within a month & a half, one goal I can now tick off my list. But we ain't leaving it there. Although selling very well, with a little more profit then usual thanks to the heavy amount of work we were able to put in to successfully marketing the drop, there are a number of things we can and will do better this time around. Having worked with AS Colour for our last drop, we found that even in bulk, prices were just a little too high for each blank....

Many thanks to Jackson Campbell & Peter Hunt for making this shoot possible and for the company. Featuring grimy alley-ways, lily-pad adventures, and roof-top views.   

To any existing customers, who have purchased goods in the past two months since our launch. I, Declan Short, at Bittersweet Creatives, am offering you an exclusive free opportunity. If you are living in Auckland, and own some Bittersweet gear, I will be happy to spend an hour or two with you roaming around Auckland and taking the best photographs I can. These will be available for your own use, for both personal and/or professional use. Please get in touch with me below; info@bittersweetcreatives.com I look forward to hearing from you. This offer will be valid until the end of...

 As of June the 3rd, 2017; our Super Heavyweight Hooded sweatshirts are no longer available. This is due to unforeseen circumstances in which our supplier, has stopped carrying these hoodies from LA Apparel Co. These hoodies have become renown for truly living up to their name, and it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye.  As you will now find, we have replaced our popular Sunset & Cool fade Heavyweight hoodies, with their lighter-weight counterparts. We can assure you however, that these are just as warm, without holding you down after leg day.  We hope to revisit hoodies...