My sons new online football business venture

[langdalematt]

As my son could not get a job just yet, he decided to plough ahead with a new football custom t shirt website. The aim is to cover shirts for all clubs, as of today this is what he has done for Arsenal, Spurs, Villa, Liverpool, Newcastle, Man City, Man UTD, Everton, Chelsea, Leicester with more to come. If you are interested happy to hand out a 10% discount code which is as follows: welcome10

The shirts are all individually designed by a group of young designers he is working with.

Would be happy to get some feedback from folks on here as the more opinions the better.

https://football-closet-apparel.myshopify.com/

Thanks

[Bondurant]

Is there a link missing? Or maybe my phone is blocking something

[Saint-Just]

Is there a link missing? Or maybe my phone is blocking something

[langdalematt]

Haha clueless it’s up now

[Montello]

How do you get round the copyright issues with the players and the clubs?

I’d have thought the clubs and agents would have all the usage rights lockdown on this type of product.

[SlipperySam]

^^^^

That was my first thought too.

[hafle]

Might want to proofread his product names.

[David_D]

How do you get round the copyright issues with the players and the clubs?

I’d have thought the clubs and agents would have all the usage rights lockdown on this type of product.

+1

I have no idea what is and isn’t a name or image protected by law but hopefully the OP’s son has done the necessary.

[Bondurant]

First thing he needs to do is allow people to search by team

[Rob s]

Good to see someone trying something different. Ignoring the image rights issues which I think you'd have if this ever got to a scale that worried the clubs I think there are some interesting designs.

Not sure what the going rate for non licensed merchandise is but my initial thought was it was a little expensive.

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[SlipperySam]

It needs information adding about sizing, shipping, returns etc.

[mk1974]

Really like some of them,quite simple but effective,I think he should do alright if he can get them seen in the right places.


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[dandanthewatchman]

Take my hat off to the OP’s son - and he will gain a lot of experience from this

Unfortunately he will get a 10 page cease and desist letter from the likes of Mischon deReya before too long.


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[Mr G Imp]

The “hair” T-shirt’s are very cool, they stand out as a very interesting concept. If I was a kickball fan I would get one of those!

[Montello]

Rights issues aside I like the designs.

[Suds]

My tuppence,
Include a photo of your son with the designers underpinned with a Bio - how it all started...., Designed and produced in the UK....etc
Ensure the quality matches the price charged (people will pay the extra if the quality warrants). Ensure good fit and sizing (many fans are shall we say rotund in the midriff area)
Consider sustainability / climate change / carbon footprint - include in bio
Consider donating % profits to NHS or fan food banks, Mental health...
Ditch anything contentious - I hate Tottenham promotes the wrong image to the wrong people and will place the business firmly offside
Reach out to the pros with a link to website - Hi Mo, t-shirt intended as a fun idea, absolutely no intention to offend so would really appreciate your opinion, is it OK?
You get a pro wearing your design on social media and you are away..
Just as a starter tbh

[Mr.D]

Seriously think your son will get shutdown by the copyright lawyers. Hopefully just a cease and desist letter.

Reminds me of an amusing time I was out for lunch with a friend and met another friend (in a pret a manger of all places).

Friend number two was with a colleague ; my friend was wearing a uniqlo t-shirt with none other than Kate Moss's face on it.

Guess who friend number two's colleague was ?

Yep cue a couple of slightly embarrassing looks followed by laughter all round ...all good fun (copyright all taken care of though).

[Kingstepper]

Legalities aside, hats off to your son.

Nice designs, decent first website and well modelled/photographed shirts. Obviously lot of work gone into this.

Edit: - Couple of things I've noticed. It's 'apparel' (one R) and some sizing advice would be good (can't see anything).