From Creative Outlet to Cult Following
U.S. Retailer Spencer's, and Australian Illustrator Steven Rhodes, brew up some nostalgia magic
EGG HARBOR, N.J., April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- From childhood drawing dreams to Spencer's store floor sales, Steven Rhodes is becoming a household name, craved by those in the know, thanks to his uniquely iconic nostalgia designs. In four short years, the Spencer's and Steven Rhodes merch collab has gone from one test style t-shirt to selling nearly 1,000 miles of t-shirts and accessories in-store and online, making Spencer's the official destination for all things Steven Rhodes.
As a child of the 80s' Rhodes always had a love for the nostalgia of books, toys, games, and movies he grew up with, and his passion and authenticity of design aesthetics prove it. Rhodes has used drawing and painting as a creative outlet for as long as he can remember before honing his craft as a profession through graphic design and illustration. However, it's Rhodes's dark and twisted take on retro designs of the 70s' and 80s' that caught the eye of Spencer's buyers in 2017 and has made him a cult hero of the Spencer's Nation!
This month, Spencer's is dropping all-new styles in-store plus two killer freebies for shoppers. Anyone buying into the cult of Steven Rhodes will score a holographic sticker and tasty demon beans with their purchase. You can also check out Rhodes's talent, bigger and better than ever, in a full window display featuring Rhodes' Witches Brew design from his ongoing Coffee and the Occult series. Who doesn't worship coffee all day long while working from home?
When asked about his inspiration for this series, Rhodes said, "The look of the witches was inspired by 60s' and 70s' gothic horror movies like The Vampire Lovers, Brides of Dracula, and Dario Argento's Suspiria." Running on caffeine himself, Rhodes continued by saying, "The idea that coffee is a central part of these occult rituals is funny to me, as it does tend to have a big influence on our lives, for better or worse."
Whether you're a dark roast, half-caf, or triple foam kind of order, shop Spencer's throughout April for some caffeine-inspired in-store activations or visit www.spencersonline.com, where die-hard fans can shop anytime, anywhere.
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About Spencer's
Spencer's is the ultimate destination to find the latest edgy, outrageous, and unique accessories and apparel. For more than 70 years, Spencer's has celebrated, embraced, and created current trends through T-shirts, accessories, jewelry, drinkware, sexual health and wellness, and more. Founded in 1947 as a mail-order catalog in Pennsylvania, the company opened its first brick-and-mortar store in 1963 and has since grown to more than 680 retail locations in addition to an online presence. To find the latest products and styles, visit spencersonline.com to locate the nearest store.
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