For the last couple weeks, Holstee has had a new face around the office. He's a new set of creative eyes, a young environmental designer, trained as an architect, but more importantly, a problem solver. Born in New York, Chris has recently moved back to the city after spending the last four years studying architecture and the University of Colorado in Boulder. As a new graduate, Chris got in touch with us after a recommendation from our friends at Fresh Thrills and after passing a few in house design challenges it was clear that Chris not only shared our deisgn aesthetic but our values and work style as well.

Keep your eye out for product updates and design ideas from Chris in the upcoming weeks!

We are looking for a designer or illustrator with a love for typography to help bring our manifesto to life! If your not already familiar with the Holstee Manifesto, check it out and if it inspires help spread the word! Your final design will be printed on on items ranging from Posters and Postcards to Apparel and Packaging - in addition to giving you a selection of what we print for your design portfolio we will also give you a $100 Giftcard to the Holstee shop! Send me an email to: dave@holstee.com or leave a comment with a link to your behance profile, website, or other work!

Since creating the first prototypes in the spring of 2008 with the help of our beloved grand mother, Holstee has been steadily growing fans all over the world. We have come in contact with Holstee supporters through various digital media channels, for example by posting on our Facebook Page, publishing videos on Holstee TV, creating the Holstee Boombox, through Twitter or posting here at www.holstee.com. We are looking to intensify these conversations, by updating our fans more often and creating a true Holstee community. And we need your help to spread the love ;-) Do you love digital media and are passionate about working in an exciting startup environment? We're looking for a crafty young and inspired individual to join our team to support our communication efforts. If you know anyone passionate about Facebook and addicted to Twitter, please forward this link. Or apply yourself! Click here for the: full job description and application instructions.

Today we would like to introduce the newest member of the Holstee team, Ryan Kaebisch! Ryan comes to us from Milwaukee, the land of beer and motorcycles. Similar to Mike and I, Ryan was on a career path that wasn’t inline with his dreams and he did what every person should do…make change! Ryan hot-routed his plans by quitting his job and moving to New York City to pursue his passion for fashion. Ryan has a lust for life, and was living the Holstee Manifesto well before it was written. We are glad to have Ryan on board, as he helps us bring new Holstee concepts and styles to life! If you have any new style ideas or concepts, or just want to wish Ryan a warm welcome, get in touch with him at ryan[at]holstee.com !

We are looking for a Video Production Intern to join our team! We love creating videos and showing the process of launching Holstee, showing our shoppers, and fans a bit of what goes on behind the scenes.  (If you haven't already, check out our YouTube station!) We have gotten a great response, and we want more, but we need the help of crafty young and inspired individual to help us make that happen! If you know any video production students, or budding film makers looking to apply their creative talent as we document our Holstee adventures please forward on this link! Click here for the: full job description and application instructions.

We are looking for a Fashion Design Intern to join us as we create the future of HOLSTEE! If you know any fashion students with experience in pattern design, and in creating tech packs that are looking to flex their creative muscles as we dive into new styles and clothing, please forward on this link. Click here for the: full job description and application instructions

ANDY RIOS Fashion Consultant, HOLSTEE So how did you find out about Holstee? I found out about Holstee at the tents of Bryant Park during Spring Fashion Week 09. I was waiting online with the designer I intern for, when Dave stood behind me with a friend, Niamh and I said "Nice Shirt". Dave started telling me about the purpose of Holstee and the good cause it stood for. We exchanged e-mails and a couple of weeks later met up for coffee. After finding out more information about Holstee I knew that I wanted to contribute in any way I could. What do you love about Holstee? I love many things about Holstee, first I love that the 100% of the proceeds go to help entrepreneurs in developing countries. With this help many families will be able to accomplish their dreams. Secondly I love that Holstee is made of recycled materials that look great and are very comfortable. Last, I love that Holstee allows for contributors such as myself to be a part of this great company. As part of the team at Holstee, how have you contributed? I have contributed to Holstee with creative ideas in the fashion aspects such as the new colors, prints, and fabrics that will be popular. I also try to look at new products that Holstee can venture into in the future, along with Dave, I am working on an new product that will really shake things up, we call it  'The Fin'. What is you favorite pocket style? My favorite pocket style right now is the party pocket, however I am going to get the brunch pocket next!