{"id":43540,"title":"Big stories, big dreams","description":"Every brand has a story, and ours started in Summer 2024. We\u2019re a team with a passion for great design, creativity, and living a balanced life. After spending our careers in the creative  industries, we decided to embark on a new adventure \u2013 creating a brand that reflects our personalities and the life we love. And so, Big Stories was born.","content":"<p>Hey! Welcome to our blog. We\u2019re all about sharing stories and making a positive impact along the way. So we thought we\u2019d start by sharing with you a bit about our journey and commitment to sustainability.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.teemill.com\/yfnh5nhjqnkfbb20sqel5uzq1ykwldplcobdtzsoeuaxcxps.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&amp;h=auto\" alt=\"Young woman sat on the roof of a car at sunset.\" title=\"Young woman sat on the roof of a car at sunset.\" \/><\/p><h3>Where it all began<\/h3><p>Every brand has a story, and ours started in Summer 2024. We\u2019re a husband and wife team with a passion for great design, creativity, and living a balanced life. After spending our entire careers in the creative and digital industries, we decided to embark on a new adventure \u2013 creating a brand that reflects our personalities and the life we love. And so, Big Stories was born.<\/p><p>From the very beginning, we\u2019ve been inspired by those laid-back souls who love a good sunrise, a sunset beer, time at the beach or a weekend hike. It\u2019s for those of you who live life with a free spirit, who cherish a spontaneous road trip as much as meticulously planned moments. Our t-shirts are designed to be the perfect companion for all of your adventures \u2013 made for comfort, style, and sharing a bit of who you are with the world.<\/p><h3>Sustainability is more than just a buzzword<\/h3><p>At Big Stories, we\u2019re all about keeping things real, and that includes being kind to the planet. We\u2019re committed to creating clothing that you can feel good about wearing \u2013 not just because it looks great, but because it\u2019s made in a way that\u2019s respectful to the environment.<\/p><p>We\u2019ve put a lot of thought into our materials and processes, choosing eco-friendly fabrics and sustainable production methods. Our t-shirts are crafted with organic cotton, and we\u2019ve ditched harmful chemicals in favour of water-based inks. It\u2019s all part of our mission to make sure that when you wear a Big Stories tee, you\u2019re not just making a style statement \u2013 you\u2019re making a positive impact on the planet, too.<\/p><h3>Designing for the moments that matter<\/h3><p>From day one, we\u2019ve wanted to create t-shirts that aren\u2019t just a part of your wardrobe but a part of your life\u2019s story. Our designs are inspired by the things that fuel us \u2013 from hobbies and holidays to an active lifestyle that embraces both morning cycles and sundowner cocktails. We want our tees to feel like they belong with you, whether you\u2019re out hiking, chilling at the beach, or kicking back with a good book.<\/p><p>And because we believe in enjoying life\u2019s moments to the fullest, we make sure our t-shirts are built to last. We want you to take them on every adventure, to wear them again and again, and to trust that they\u2019ll be with you for the long haul.<\/p><h3>Join us on the journey<\/h3><p>So, that\u2019s a little glimpse into who we are and what drives us. We\u2019re always looking for ways to do better \u2013 for you and for the planet. Whether you\u2019re here because you love a good graphic tee or because you care about sustainable fashion, we hope you\u2019ll stick around and join us on this journey.<\/p><p>We\u2019ll be sharing everything from new releases, styling tips, things we\u2019re up to and behind-the-scenes peeks into our design and production processes - and more stories about the things that inspire us.<\/p>","urlTitle":"big-stories-big-dreams","url":"\/blog\/big-stories-big-dreams\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/big-stories-big-dreams\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/bigstories.co.uk\/blog\/big-stories-big-dreams\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1729427469,"updatedAt":1729428637,"publishedAt":1729428636,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":345122,"name":"Inkwell and Loom"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ciaipq7nyn4zqkno8v6udecgajvqjn4ojxt1xoq1gligwtc4.jpeg?z=1.1&fx=0.45963951094074&fy=0.54545454545455","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ciaipq7nyn4zqkno8v6udecgajvqjn4ojxt1xoq1gligwtc4.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855&z=1.1&fx=0.45963951094074&fy=0.54545454545455","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ciaipq7nyn4zqkno8v6udecgajvqjn4ojxt1xoq1gligwtc4.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440&z=1.1&fx=0.45963951094074&fy=0.54545454545455"},"metaTitle":"","metaDescription":"","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":43543,"title":"Welcome to the 1%","url":"\/blog\/welcome-to-the-1\/","urlTitle":"welcome-to-the-1","division":345122,"description":"When we were setting up Big Stories, it was really important that we worked suppliers who\u2019ve flipped the script on how t-shirts are made. 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