Here's a look at the brand that made Spotlight for December 2008.
HMG - Home Made Goods
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HMG has roots from the Bay Area, but San Antonio, Texas is home. When the founders settled in, they immediately had visions of contributing to the street culture. They quickly realized that San Antonio was different than Californa in more ways than one. HMG made it a point to connect with the local shoe heads and subculture proponents, making it clear that HMG wanted to join the local family without the snobby "you guys are years behind Cali" attitude. What they found was a core group of people who love and live the same subculture they did.
HMG takes their latch-key Cali kid roots, old school hip-hop upbringing, otaku transportation culture, street fashion love and pours it all into their artistic expressions. These are 'keys' to what HMG is and everyone has keys. Every line and every design has a message that reflects HMG personality.
HMG is an avenue of artistically expressing what's real not only in the lives that make HMG possible, but ours as well. Unlike some brands out there, HMG has a deep faith in Jesus and what He has done and continues to do in their lives. Their designs may not connect with everyone, but each product is an expression of an inward reality.
I've had the opportunity to talk with Ken, one of the founders of HMG and if he is an indication of what HMG is to be, then I can confidently say that HMG will be a humble, true to their roots and successful brand. I am definitely keeping my eye on this brand. You should too!
For more information, please visit HMG.
