URISTOCRAT: (Emperial Nation x Joes Pub Cotton Club Tee)

Emperial Nation is a brand that creates t-shirts to capture important moments history and now has joined teams with Joe’s Pubs to make their own history. The brand is dedicated to capturing history though representation of important historical periods that led us through change and expressing those periods through fashion. Targeting landmark ideas, places and people, Emperial Nation is keeping history alive through education.

Starting in June 2009, employees of Joe’s pub will be wearing Emperial Nation Cotton Club tee which represents the notorious legacy of Jack Johnson. Known to be one of the elite social spots in New York- Club De Luxe as it was first known- opened its doors in 1920 during one of the most turbulent eras in the history of the United States. Prohibition lent itself to rebellion, fashion and the desire for good music and dancing.

Joe’s Pub helped launch the careers of numerous entertainers including Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington to name a few. The Cotton Club regularly hosted world renowned musicians and chorus girls at least 5’6” to dance on the bar for celebrity nights.

Today, Joe’s Pub is known as one of the best music venues in New York City. Located in the heart of New York’s lower east side, Joe’s pub is known to feature up to 3 shows a day 7 days a week for the musician in all of us. Throughout the past 10 years Joe’s Pub has been known to host thousands of artists spanning every musical note. From Joss Stone, Jose Gonzalez and Ryan Adams to Sean Lennon and Jason Mraz, Joe’s Pub is still the best theater to catch a rising star.
Look out for more information on how to get the tee or just visit Emperial Nation.com.

Check out the article @ uristocrat.com/2009/05/1305/