Some of you guys may already know, but some of the sickest stuff we carry in our store comes straight from a lovely lady and lad residing right here in town. Kristin Gunn and Rob Gasper started their line South Austin Originals in 2002 and they’ve been keeping our Austin lovers (whether they’re from near or afar) looking sharp with their badass line of t-shirts, tanks, hats, and patches. The masses ate this shit up over the Christmas season and we’re stoked to let you guys know that we’ve got everything back in stock.

South Austin Originals captures the spirit of South Austin, Texas, with the smoke and flame and heat that comes with the growl of a Rat Rod or the earshaking rumble of custom choppers cruising South Congress. SAO represents the relaxed South Austin vibe that we all love and refuse to lose to the corporate style that so often kills the creative spirit of real people we all know and love.

Here’s a small taste of some of the stuff we’ve got waiting for you at Luther’s….feel free to snag some of it from our online store if you’re not lucky enough to live here in town.

Ladies….please don’t fret. We’ve got the goods for you too with their tanks and tees.

Not only does Ms. Gunn keep herself busy by providing you a badass shirt to put on your back…she also keeps your tattoos looking clean with her Black Cat Tattoo Aftercare (which are more than pleased to carry at Luther’s too). Developed by Tattoo artists, a chemist and a family herbalist, they use only the finest ingredients and are 100% cruelty free. Say goodbye to 2 week healing times. When used properly, Black Cat Tattoo Healing Products will help you heal in a matter of days. Made in the USA! Black Cat Tattoo Care still makes all of their own products daily at their warehouse in South Austin, Texas. This may not be the easiest way, but it is the ONLY way to ensure that you are getting fresh herbal remedies that are not concocted in a laboratory overseas.

And did we mention that she’s got a couple of nice tattoos herself? Nice enough to snag some magazine covers.

Just so you know, all of these covers are showcasing the work of Chris Gunn at Southside Tattoo located at 1313 South Congress, just down the street from us and by Austin’s own Continental Club. Drop by and you shall not be disappointed by these guys and their work. They’ll hook it up.

Speaking of the Continental Club and talented fellas…Rob “Robzar” Gasper does some amazing poster art for them that is more than worth checking out. You can gander at his work on Alejandro Escovedo‘s website and buy some while you’re at it.