www.Borninfornia.com Is Live!!!

It's probably long overdue, but www.Borninfornia.com is finally live!

It's not yet possible to place an order on the site as we are still fulfilling Kickstarter pledges but we can't wait to get this puppy fully functional in the next month or so. If you see any glitches or areas of improvement, we would love to hear about them!

KEEP CALM & CALI ON

Borninfornia Promotional Video

UPDATE

Hey everybody, Daniel and I wanted to give you all an update about what has been going on recently in regards to anything and everything Borninfornia.

• Received our first full round of samples (finally) for the Statewide Apparel Collection that includes tees, tank tops and pocket tees. It was so awesome to finally have them in our hands after working on the concept for several months now. Our goal was to design apparel that captured the true identity of California. We have to make some minor adjustments to the tees but the pocket tees and tank tops look amazing. 
• Had a professional product photoshoot for the Statewide Apparel Collection this past Friday, August 9th. Photos coming soon!
• Created a Borninfornia Pinterest - http://pinterest.com/borninfornia/
• Received our official Borninfornia Business Cards: 

Full Biz Cards - meant to be cut in half to "gum stick" size

Full Biz Cards - meant to be cut in half to "gum stick" size

• Recorded Borninfornia video clips this past weekend, August 9th and 10th. One of our closest friends from middle school and high school, Jeff Adam, came down from LA to help us with this aspect. He studied film at ASU and brought his knowledge, equipment, and partner in crime, Dan, down for the weekend to help us out. It was much more intense than we could have ever imagined but we are super excited to see what Jeff is going to come up with. 
• Started putting together the final touches of the Kickstarter Campaign that will be launching as soon as the photos and video portions are edited. The original Kickstarter launch date was pushed back a couple of weeks to Monday, August 19th and we are doing everything in our power to stay on track for that date. 

Welp, I think that is all for now!

Cheers,

Andrew & Daniel

Borninfornia Baseball Tee Samples

Borninfornia Baseball Tee

BORNINFORNIA embroidered on the shirt

We tried something a little funky with this first batch of samples by having the embroidered logo located on the front right hip area instead of the standard left breast area. And by saying that we tried something a little funky I obviously mean that the embroidery shop screwed up. 

Regardless, the quality of the shirt is amazing and the embroidered BORNINFORNIA looks great. The body of the shirt is a dark heathered gray with the sleeves a dark heathered navy blue. As soon as we receive the second batch of baseball tees with the embroidery in the right location we will post them ASAP!

And I apologize for the eye-straining design behind the shirt in the top photo. That is the carpet used in the office I work in. 

Until next time,

Andrew

Why California?

Some of you may be wondering, "Why only California?" That is a very valid question and one that deserves a thoughtful response. We aren't choosing California because we think it's the greatest place on earth. We aren't choosing California because we think it needs the most help. We aren't choosing California for any specific reason other than the fact that it is our home-state and it is where we feel called to support. 

We don't want Borninfornia to be a lone wolf  We want Borninfornia to be the spark that lights the fire and spreads state by state. We aren't proposing other states start their own versions of Borninfornia, such as Borninzona or Borninyork. But what we are hoping for is that other states launch their own movements in their own unique way to support, inspire, and empower future generations. 

No single state is perfect nor is the United States perfect by any means. But if we all come together in an effort to make each state a better place and in turn the United States a better place as a whole, who really knows what is possible! There are 50 separate states but we are all part of one great nation and it is our dream and desire to operate Borninfornia in a way that creates a win-win situation for everyone involved. 


"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world." - Harriet Tubman



Cheers,

Andrew & Daniel

Supporting the Youth

We don’t want Borninfornia products to simply be made in California, keeping the money in California's economy, but we also want the profits stemming from products to go back to benefit the great state of California, particularly the future of California. A portion of the profits will be donated, split between the California Branch of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Organization and Scholarship America:

Big Brothers Big Sisters About Us: "Each time Big Brothers Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential. And thanks to the first-ever nationwide impact study of a mentoring organization, we have the facts to prove it."

Scholarship America's Mission & Vision: "Scholarship America's mission is to mobilize America, through scholarships and educational support, to make postsecondary success possible for all students. Our (Scholarship America) vision is to be the nationally recognized leader in providing private scholarships and other financial support, to make the completion of education beyond high school a reality for all." 

We are firm believers that children and teens are our future and it is our desire to support a great cause that helps nurture future generations so that they can grow up to be fierce leaders of California and the United States as a whole.

Some of our greatest memories as a child were when somebody believed in and supported us. That by feeling empowering by their belief in us we got the inspiration needed to go after our dream(s). Regardless of where Daniel or I go in life, we both agree that it will always be a goal in our lives to take the time and resources necessary to inspire and empower future generations.

"It is up to us to live up to the legacy that was left for us, and to leave a legacy that is worthy of our children and of future generations." - Christine Gregoire 



Best Wishes,
Andrew

First Attempts at a Logo

I l was cleaning out my room today as I prepare to move to my new spot and came across an old stash of my first attempts at designing a logo for Borninfornia. To say that the least, these first attempts look much, much different than the final Borninfornia logo. And to say that the final logo is much better than my first attempts would be an understatement. 

As you can tell, the logo has come quite a ways! 

Cheers,

Andrew

Mottos (Updated)

Everything Community: We at Borninfornia don't want to be another clothing brand that simply sells products to anonymous customers. We want Borninfornia to lead to long-lasting relationships that benefits the great state of California as much as it does our wardrobes. We don't want to create clothing for you, we want to create clothing with you. We will never have automated phone support. We will never use copy-and-paste email replies. We will never try to maximize profits in lieu of your satisfaction. We want to be Facebook friends with you. We want to follow you on Twitter. We want to check out your Instagram photos. We are not here to only provide a product but rather an experience. We want to create a brand that is as great as our state. 

100% California: Everything about Borninfornia from the ground up is 100% California. The idea and concept was created by two friends who have spent their whole entire life residing in The Golden State. All the shirts come from an apparel company based out of Los Angeles where they mill, dye, cut, and sew all their products in house. The clothing labels also come from the City of Angels before they are hand-sewn onto the shirts by Borninfornia's own founders. All screen-printing is completed by a San Diego based company. Not only are Borninfornia products made in California but a portion of revenues coming from the sale of Borninfornia products will go back to support the great state of California. The Boys & Girls Club of California is the first organization we will be donating to but we plan on constantly increasing the number of California-based charitable causes that we will support. 

Rep Your State, Support Your City: To launch, Borninfornia is offering statewide designs and apparel, which is just the tip of the iceberg. After a successful campaign and increased experience and knowledge, Borninfornia plans to offer city-specific products that feature the same high-quality designs and apparel that the Borninfornia brand will come to be known for. With these city-specific products available, you will not only be able to rep your hometown city and the Borninfornia brand but will also be supporting your city. A portion of all the revenues coming from city-specific products will go to support the community found in that respective city. For example, a portion of the profits coming from San Francisco shirts will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco. 

Best Regards,

Andrew & Daniel

Statewide Apparel Collection - Shirt Samples!

Hey guys and gals,

We recently got some shirt samples back from the first order of Statewide Apparel Collection samples and wanted to share some pictures with you. For a first production run they turned out pretty dang good but there are definitely some room for improvement, which is never a bad thing! 

Check the pictures out below and us know what you think!

(I apologize for the picture picture quality, better pictures will be posted soon!)

Cheers,

Andrew Neil

Welcome

Welcome to Borinfornia's Blog!!!

This blog will feature content written by both of Borninfornia's founders, Andrew Sutton and Daniel Calvert, as we begin to take the next step in the Borninfornia Journey - Statewide Apparel Collection. We will be sure to sign the bottom of each post with our name to let you know who wrote that particular post.

We will use this blog to announce exciting new products and ideas, such as the Statewide Apparel Collections, as well as exciting new business developments. We don't want to be some secretive company that keeps everything hidden from the public's eye. We want to get to you know guys and girls, become friends with all of you, and we want to share this journey with you. it is our dream to build a genuine Borninfornia community and with your help, that can be achieved!

Borninfornia = Everything Community




Cheers,
Andrew & Daniel