Who We Are
BAD ASSOCIATES is a new Isle of Man clothing brand born out of ‘the Dome‘… the Island’s 1st & only immersive cinema and planetarium
We’re animators, storytellers, and troublemakers, turning our creations into bold, black-only fashion
Why We Do It
Because normal is boring. Because the world has enough bland T-shirts
Because art, humour, and culture should be worn proudly
Every shirt you buy supports new art, animation, and immersive projects at The Dome – fuelling education, entertainment, and wellbeing.
OUR STORY – Meet Adrian & Alexander
Behind BAD ASSOCIATES are Adrian Bell and Alexander Thompson
Two creative troublemakers who usually spend their time making animations, films, and immersive experiences at The Dome, the Isle of Man’s planetarium and cinema
One day, after too much coffee (and possibly not enough sleep), they realised something
The world doesn’t need another boring T-shirt
But it does need characters, humour, and wearable art
So they built BAD ASSOCIATES – a brand that takes their years of animation, design, and storytelling experience and throws it onto bold, black T-shirts
Adrian Bell
An animator, filmmaker, and educator with a track record in teaching, immersive storytelling, and big creative ideas. He’s the one with endless concepts and a tendency to sketch on anything left unattended.
Alexander Thompson
A creative mind who bridges art, design, and production, making sure those wild ideas actually turn into real things you can hold (or wear). He’s the pragmatic half of the duo – though equally guilty of doodling poo characters
Together, they’re not just making clothes. They’re making a statement:
Fashion should be fun. Creativity should be shared. And black T-shirts will always look cool
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