
Bomb Story: I'm not sure why we never printed Plaidam, but that might be exactly why. Almost every design under The Hundreds goes to market with a story. If it doesn't have a reason, like Plaidam, then it doesn't make the final cut. After all, just because something looks cool doesn't mean it adds to the overall brand. At the time, a plaid Adam Bomb did not find a home in our seasonal story and epitomized a ""just because"" design. Having said that, well, I guess Plaidam finally has a story. | Background Story: Horizontal stripes, especially of the yarn-dyed variety, are a staple of The Hundreds' collection. Earlier on, they were derived from the surf knits and beachgoer patterns that graced the backs of Californians in the 1980s. Examples include Hang Ten, OP, Quiksilver, and Gotcha. In the following decade, independent skate brands and rave companies capitalized on stripes across boxy, baggy tops. Whether they're fatter stripes across neighborhood-sanctioned Charlie Browns or pinstripes across suiting or a baseball jersey, The Hundreds' stripes speak to a spectrum of subcultures.