STORY BEHIND MISTER SPRAYCAN

Beside each design, there is a story to tell, and we were thinking to share this secret with you. 

Let's begin by the classics first. 

Discover the "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité" T-shirt by 123Klan: A Revolutionary Remix

At 123Klan, every design tells a story, and our Mister Spraycan t-shirt is no exception. The Mister Spraycan character first appeared on a t-shirt in 2007 with the playful slogan "Have fun kids," inspired by a memorable moment during our first visit to California. While touring the USS Navy ship in San Diego, a soldier (perhaps unknowingly) greeted us with the phrase "Have fun kids" amidst WWII bombers and F4-Fantom jets. This unlikely moment stayed with us, and we adopted it, applying it to graffiti—where the fun of creating comes first and foremost.

Now, we’re bringing back this classic Mister Spraycan design with a twist. This time, we're blending it with the iconic French Revolutionary motto: "Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité." This famous slogan, signifying freedom, equality, and fraternity, resonates deeply within both graffiti culture and the roots of hip-hop. Ironically, Scien and Klor applied this famous citation of the French Revolution to graffiti when they started in the early '90s. This motto closely mirrors the core values of hip-hop: Peace, Unity, and Respect.

For Scien and Klor, graffiti is more than just a medium—it's a way of life. It’s their favorite discipline, and the Mister Spraycan mascot symbolizes the tribal, fraternal culture of graffiti, where the crew is not just a collective but a family, a school, and a support system. Graffiti, like art nouveau, was not yet institutionalized in those early days and remained untamed, creative, and free. It was a space where every artist could develop their own codes and leave their mark without limits.

After years of working with leading streetwear brands, Scien and Klor founded 123Klan in 2007. Initially, BANDIT1SM served as their creative laboratory. As the brand grew, it provided them with the financial freedom to fully unleash their artistic creativity, giving them the opportunity to redefine streetwear and graffiti culture on their own terms.

This t-shirt is a tribute to that journey—an embodiment of revolution, creativity, and unity in art. It’s not just a piece of clothing; it’s a symbol of the culture that Scien and Klor helped shape, rooted in freedom, creativity, and the power of the crew