Well, that was a much longer hiatus than originally planned! The world is so weird at the minute but Flaash Fuckeries is back.

 2020 definitely has been a year of reflection for us, and like most has included many ups and downs. The ‘Zoom Pub Quiz’ kept us occupied for a while but then got stale real quick. Like Tesco cheese sandwich fast. So we gave up on quizzing and put our extra time into shaping the future of Flaash.

 When I first started Flaash my number 1 goal was to collaborate with my favourite tattoo artists and print those designs on to good quality tees. All along, the quality of the garments was just as important to me as the artists we were working with. As the range grew this was always something that was focused on

 There is a saying in tattoo world that ‘Bold Will Hold,’ this applies to the bold designs that are popular in the American Traditional style.  Big tough bold designs that haven’t changed since the 50s because they look awesome and age well.

We apply this “Bold Will Hold’ idea to our garments. Heavy duty tees that don’t lose shape after one wash, Fleecy thick hoodies that stay warm for more than one winter. Slow fashion clothes that are built to last.

 The other goal we’re really working on is using eco friendly fabrics and being more aware of who is making our garments. The summer ‘Slow Down’ range features Organic Tees, Sweats and Totes. We’re now working with UK Manufacturers for our upcoming winter range and we continue to try and use less plastic in our packaging.

 I realise this all sounds a bit eco warrior, green washing mumbo jumbo but it is something we do take seriously. I hate nothing more than clothes that fall apart. So this is our pledge in writing. To continue to make good quality garms that are responsibly made and of course more collabs with fucking rad designers.

 Fuck Fast Fashion.

With December upon us the joys of Christmas are here! Good food, good drinks, fancy lights and far too many hangovers.

Yes, the hangovers are pretty bad, but there's something worse... Christmas music.

My original post was supposed to be a collection of Christmas music that isn't cheesy and cringe. I searched high and low. Run DMC do a pretty good song, as do Motorhead and The Ramones. But to be honest they're all pretty bad. I couldn't do it. I failed. Christmas music blows. 

We had to come up with a new mission. Thankfully this one was much easier. 

2019 has been such a sweet year for music and I've hardly scratched the surface. But what I have discovered has been pretty damn good. Most of my evenings are spent folding and packing t-shirts. In order to keep me sane I need good music. So I've put together a little collection of my favourite releases of 2019.

For me there were two standout albums this year. The biggest has got to be Tyler's IGOR.  I've thrashed this album since it was released. I can't even pick a favourite song from it, but the opening track is a killer. 

While IGOR was the biggest, the best for me was Fontaines D.C and their debut album Dogrel. So many good tunes. Catchy, raw and powerful. I can only imagine how good these guys would be live. If I don't catch them next year I'll be pissed.

Other favourite albums for folding t-shirts this year has been UK standouts from Slow Thai, Sleaford Mods, Little Sims, Michael Kiwanuka and Murder Capital. 

So find our little playlist below and please let us know who we missed! AND if anyone can change my mind and name 3 really good Christmas songs there will be prize! 

It was a gloomy November day back in 2017 and we were shooting for our latest Winter Collection. I had been following @sonnyjoetattooer on Instagram and was a big fan of his tattoos. Not only this but he was a handsome bastard too so I'd asked him to model for us.

The shoot went super well and since then he's designed t-shirts, pins and patches  for us and tattooed me twice. The guys a legend, so naturally he was the first person I thought of to interview for Flaash Fuckeries.

Handsome Sonny

Sonny mate, where did you grow up and how would you describe it?

I grew up down south in a City called Plymouth. It's actually a beautiful place, right by the ocean with some pretty amazing beaches. I have some amazing memories growing up down there! Mainly playing football and finding high buildings we could jump off into the ocean.

I ended up leaving Plymouth at age 14 and moving to a small town up North called Hartlepool. This is where I felt like I properly 'grew up'. Probably because I developed into the person I am today whilst living there. Hartlepool isn't the prettiest of places but the people there definitely make up for it. There's some crazy characters along with some of the best people I've ever met, nothing but love for the north! 

What and Who inspires you?

I find that I get inspired by almost everything and anything at all. Lately I've been getting really inspired by other people's mindsets. I recently listened to a podcast with a guy called David Goggins, he's been my latest inspiration. I won't give you his life story but he really pushes boundaries with himself both mentally and physically. Hearing about what he's achieved in his life makes you realise how we could always be doing more. 

What's your jam at the moment?

Oooohh my jam at the moment is definitely Sam Fenders debut album Hypersonic Missiles! If you've been living under a rock and haven't heard yet then definitely go check it out. He's kinda resorted the little bit of faith I had left on the music industry. I've also been listening to a lot of Anderson Paak, Bruce Springsteen and Richard Ashcroft. Richard Ashcroft actually has this new live album on Spotify from the Chris Evans show and it's fucking great. I've listened to it every day for well over a month now. 

I'm a big fan of lunch. What did you have  for lunch and what would you rate it out of 10?

I actually ate like a king today so I'm quite proud of this answer. I had some honey roasted salmon with chillies, kale, cabbage and rice. I was working late tonight so I treated myself to a big lunch, I give it a solid 8/10. 

(This answer definitely kicked the ass out of my packet pasta)

What's your favourite and least favourite thing about tattooing?

I love nearly everything about tattooing! I love that I have so much freedom, I can draw what I like, sometimes tattoo whatever I like, work whenever and wherever I want. I've had the pleasure of meeting so many great people that I would definitely call best mates. Sometimes I'll be in the middle of tattooing a Panther licking a planet or something crazy and I'll get overwhelmed with gratitude and think how much I love my job. 

Okay so one major thing that I hate in tattooing is that I see a lot of shops churning out apprentice after apprentice. It's simply watering down the industry with people who shouldn't be tattooing. 

I also hate it when people own tattoo studios who have never had anything to do with tattooing and know nothing about the industry. I've worked and had good mates work in shops that were owned and ran by a person who was just looking to make money. Those types of people are not good for the industry. 

What's your favourite instagram account follow?

Britney Spears Instagram account is always a good laugh. 

If you could be any person in the world for a day who would it be and why?

Probably Eben Briton purely because he gets to hang out with Mike Tyson every day whilst getting super high. Would be hilarious and super scary at the same time being high around Mike Tyson listening to him tell crazy stories. 

Do you have a tattoo you're most proud of?

I managed to get tattooed off Doc Price at London tattoo convention. He's the oldest working tattooist in the U.K. At the age of 87. He's also from Plymouth and has tattooed both my parents and even my Grandad! I got a couple of his classic swallows with banners saying Mum and Dad. 

Lastly what are your goals for 2020?

I only have a few simple goals for next year! I would like to work at a few more conventions, see a few more countries, start regularly competing in amateur boxing and just have an all round good time! 

Insane Piece from Sonny

 I really wish Sonny the best for 2020. He has helped us a load, but I'm also super keen to see him punched in that handsome mug !

You can find Sonny on instagram @sonnyjoetattooer and he's currently splitting his time working at Gypsy Blood in London and Four Daggers in Middlesborough.

To be honest I don't really know yet..

I know, not a great way to start our first blog post, but I've always wanted a place on our website where I can chat shit about what we're fucking with. Wether it be sharing music playlists, talking Netflix series or even mentioning other brands I'm especially digging at the moment.

One the huge reasons I started Flaash was to meet other people. It sounds corny as hell, but it's true. I've became good friends with photographers and designers, have regular pizza catch ups with tattoo artists and even swap coffee beans and Spotify playlists with customers. I love that shit. I want more of that. 

So, hopefully that is what Flaash Fuckeries will become. A place where we can all chat shit. Monthly mixed tapes. A place where you will find interviews with Tattoo artists and other creatives we've worked with and admire.  We can offer insight into our collections and give you more of an idea of what we're up to. Maybe if we're lucky my mate Cammo could share some jokes.

This short introduction is to get the ball rolling. I'm pretty sure the blog posts will be short as I don't have the attention span to write a lot. Plus no one want to read my waffling for too long!

Please get involved below and let me know what you want us to talk about. We have our first interview lined up, but who shall we chat to next?