Tank Tops

The first of Gecko's Artist Series Collaborations!

Gecko Hawaii X Brian Viveros

Gecko Artist Series are limited edition apparel collaborations with some of the industry's leading artists. These are artists who have been inspired by Gecko over the years and artists who have continued to keep Gecko inspired!

Less than 100 available in each size!

Only 600 Tanks & Tees Made!

100% Ringspun Cotton

Printed using retro techniques on a Jet Black Tank Top

This is one of our only designs where the graphic is on the front and the limited edition logo is stamped on the back.

About Brian Viveros
Brian has done it all. In the world of fine art & graphic design, Viveros is well known for his signature DirtyLand World that features "Powerful Kick-Ass Women." His fine art is all about "Women of Power" and you have more than likely seen a few of his famous pieces (if not in real life, it's ALL OVER the web.)  

Below is an excerpt from an interview with Brian Viveros on the details of the design and his process in creating Gecko's newest design:

What was your process in creating the art? Was it difficult to do? Or did it flow? 
I wanted to design the Gecko in a way that was connected to my fine art world. I paint portrait style paintings of kick-ass female characters in helmets and head gear. I had the idea of a realistic rendering of the Gecko in sunglasses wearing a helmet. The vision I had in my mind was pretty solid and clear from the start, so it just flowed. I was actually anxious & excited to get started. Its been years since I’d illustrated a t-shirt graphic but once I got going, it was a blast!  I’m really happy with how it it turned out. I even included the classic OG icon in the helmet along with the year Gecko was established.

For the first time in over 30 years...

Gecko Hawaii SPLATTER!

For the first time ever in a women's tank! 

Double Puffed pocket logo! 

• Individually Hand Splattered - Each has it's own unique look.
• White, Neon Green, Neon Blue & Neon Pink Splatter
• Uses some original paint from the original Gecko Splatter era for authentic 80s/90s texture look and feel
• Neon Pink Double Puffed pocket logo!
• 65% Polyester 35% Combed Ring Spun Cotton
• Neck: Scoop
• Binding: Scoop Neckline. Hemmed neck and arms. Side Seamed. Curved Hem, Feminine Drape.

We worked with Dennis back in the late 80s & 90s — and he created hundreds of thousands of Gecko Hawaii Splatter tees. Since then, Dennis has worked with every brand in the book, from brands like OP and Bugle Boy in the 80’s to Yeezy and Supreme today. 

The Look, The Feel, The History of Gecko's Splatter:

Our neon green, pink, white, blue and black splatter was different than other contemporary’s at the time because although we used neon —  it was much more subtle — using super small — yet evenly dispersed paint specks all over the shirt. At the time (and still today), most splatter shirts consisted of either one color, multi-color with huge streaks and splashes. That can look cool, but it can also be hard to pull off and can look too busy. We wanted to release something that had a “pop” and was rad — but was strong and subtle. By using the “speckle/splash” technique,  it gave the shirt a look as though it was almost part of the fabric itself.

If you still happen to own of the early splatter shirts, you’d notice that the paint had a lot more texture to it. As time went on, with larger mass production, the addition of graphics, and new types of paint — the splatter was flattened in the “flashing” process. However, our goal for the first Splatter shirts, hoodie, jogger re-release was to re-create that first ever splatter shirt we made. It is fully equipped with the original texturized splatter from the late 80’s early 90’s (check out the video, we even used some of the VERY SAME paint from back then!). with a simple pocket logo. This required us to splatter by hand — not by graphic design or digital printer.You can feel the quality and it is AWESOME. As far as we know, there is nothing else out there like it today.

For the first time in over 30 years...

Gecko Hawaii SPLATTER!

For the first time ever in a women's tank! 

Double Puffed Neon Pink pocket logo! 

• Individually Hand Splattered - Each has it's own unique look.
• White, Neon Green, Neon Blue & Neon Pink Splatter
• Uses some original paint from the original Gecko Splatter era for authentic 80s/90s texture look and feel
• Neon Pink Double Puffed pocket logo!
• 65% Polyester 35% Combed Ring Spun Cotton
• Neck: Scoop
• Binding: Scoop Neckline. Hemmed neck and arms. Side Seamed. Curved Hem, Feminine Drape.

We worked with Dennis back in the late 80s & 90s — and he created hundreds of thousands of Gecko Hawaii Splatter tees. Since then, Dennis has worked with every brand in the book, from brands like OP and Bugle Boy in the 80’s to Yeezy and Supreme today. 

The Look, The Feel, The History of Gecko's Splatter:

Our neon green, pink, white, blue and black splatter was different than other contemporary’s at the time because although we used neon —  it was much more subtle — using super small — yet evenly dispersed paint specks all over the shirt. At the time (and still today), most splatter shirts consisted of either one color, multi-color with huge streaks and splashes. That can look cool, but it can also be hard to pull off and can look too busy. We wanted to release something that had a “pop” and was rad — but was strong and subtle. By using the “speckle/splash” technique,  it gave the shirt a look as though it was almost part of the fabric itself.

If you still happen to own of the early splatter shirts, you’d notice that the paint had a lot more texture to it. As time went on, with larger mass production, the addition of graphics, and new types of paint — the splatter was flattened in the “flashing” process. However, our goal for the first Splatter shirts, hoodie, jogger re-release was to re-create that first ever splatter shirt we made. It is fully equipped with the original texturized splatter from the late 80’s early 90’s (check out the video, we even used some of the VERY SAME paint from back then!). with a simple pocket logo. This required us to splatter by hand — not by graphic design or digital printer.You can feel the quality and it is AWESOME. As far as we know, there is nothing else out there like it today.

For the first time in over 30 years...

Gecko Hawaii SPLATTER with GLOW IN THE DARK & PUFFED Gecko LOGO!

Limited Edition Double Puffed Glow In The Dark pocket logo! 

• Individually Hand Splattered - Each has it's own unique look.
• White, Neon Green, Neon Blue & Neon Pink Splatter
• Uses some original paint from the original Gecko Splatter era for authentic 80s/90s texture look and feel
• Glow In The Dark & Double Puffed pocket logo!
• 100% Ring Spun Cotton

We worked with Dennis back in the late 80s & 90s — and he created hundreds of thousands of Gecko Hawaii Splatter tees. Since then, Dennis has worked with every brand in the book, from brands like OP and Bugle Boy in the 80’s to Yeezy and Supreme today. 

The Look, The Feel, The History of Gecko's Splatter:

Our neon green, pink, white, blue and black splatter was different than other contemporary’s at the time because although we used neon —  it was much more subtle — using super small — yet evenly dispersed paint specks all over the shirt. At the time (and still today), most splatter shirts consisted of either one color, multi-color with huge streaks and splashes. That can look cool, but it can also be hard to pull off and can look too busy. We wanted to release something that had a “pop” and was rad — but was strong and subtle. By using the “speckle/splash” technique,  it gave the shirt a look as though it was almost part of the fabric itself.

If you still happen to own of the early splatter shirts, you’d notice that the paint had a lot more texture to it. As time went on, with larger mass production, the addition of graphics, and new types of paint — the splatter was flattened in the “flashing” process. However, our goal for the first Splatter shirts, hoodie, jogger re-release was to re-create that first ever splatter shirt we made. It is fully equipped with the original texturized splatter from the late 80’s early 90’s (check out the video, we even used some of the VERY SAME paint from back then!). with a simple pocket logo. This required us to splatter by hand — not by graphic design or digital printer.You can feel the quality and it is AWESOME. As far as we know, there is nothing else out there like it today.

100% Combed Ringspun Cotton Soft/Cute AF tank top.

(Crop at 19" High Point Shoulder)

Exclusively Limited For Our Gecko Family Only!

• • 100%  cotton (slight shrinkage)
  • Classic fit 
  • Fits as expected
  • Proudly Printed In The USA
  • Puffed Neon Retro Ink
  • Originally printed in 1987!

   

• A Quick Note: The pics don't even capture the awesomeness of this colorway! 

• it feels so dang 80's and looks so amazing close up, that you'll be surprised with the color contrast and texture -- even more impressed in person!

•  About The Design

  "Muscle Beach" was part of a “cross rad cultures” era, where we unknowingly combined the best 80s Hawaiian and Californian street wear — ushering in an electric era of electric neon, extreme sports active wear.

Exclusive Gecko Style!

• • 100%  cotton (slight shrinkage)
  • Classic fit 
  • Fits as expected
  • Proudly Printed In The USA
  • Puffed Neon Retro Ink
  • Originally printed in 1985/6!

• A Quick Note: The pics don't even capture the awesomeness of this colorway! 

• it feels so dang 80's and looks so amazing close up, that you'll be surprised with the color contrast and texture -- even more impressed in person!

•  About The Design
  

• This shirt that we’ve brought back from the Gecko Vault is called “Gecko Style” — and it was really one of the first Gecko Hawaii Tees that was a SMASH hit at mainland surf shops.  For some reason, we  specifically remember it first going absolutely wild in Santa Cruz, CA.

  Today, Gecko Style is an EXTREMELY RARE find in the vintage world. It encapsulates the mid-eighties to a “Tee.” From the font (all hand drawn) to the puff, to the neon, and it also stars a more “Vintage” looking version of what would become our iconic Gecko.

  We did EVERYTHING to try and keep this design great shirt to rep Gecko as a brand, and one the first times that Hawaiian and California surf, skate, sport & streetwear collided. The rest —as they say —- is history!