Chimp City Mag

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The Subscription Purge: Cancel Everything, Own Your Stuff, Fix It Yourself
You paid for it. It's in your house. So why are you still paying rent on it? Subscription fatigue is real, right to repair is fighting back, and it's time... Read more...
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Go Dark: Why the Dumbphone Is the Most Rebellious Thing in Your Pocket
Being reachable 24/7 isn't status. It's a leash. Dumbphones are quietly coming back, and going dark might be the most rebellious move left in your pocket. A no-bullshit digital detox... Read more...
Abandoned Air Studio Monserrat
AIR Montserrat: The Studio That Went Back to Nothing
In the early 80s, some of the biggest names in music escaped to a remote studio on a tiny Caribbean island. This is the story of AIR Studios Montserrat —... Read more...
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Dazza × Monksee
I’ve linked up with an anonymous Australian artist known only as Dazza for a raw new series. No big label. No PR bullshit. Just pure ink straight from the underground. Read more...
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Why Limited to 100
Most brands talk about exclusivity. I actually practice it. Every design I release is limited to exactly 100 pieces. No more. No restocks. Ever. This isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s... Read more...
Man stands in front of a mirror and sees a sheep in the reflection. The sheep is wearing a t-shirt that says 'Follower'
10 Signs You’re Not the Rebel You Think You Are
Look, most of us like to think we’re rebels. We buy the edgy clothes, post the defiant captions, and tell ourselves we’re different. But if we’re honest… a lot of... Read more...
Before and After photo showing how to build a T-Shirt Body. Man goes from average in a gray t-shirt to strong and confident in a Monksee black t-shirt.
How to Build a T-Shirt Body This Summer (Without Turning Into a Gym Bro)
The good news? You don’t need to live in the gym, eat sad meals out of Tupperware, or become one of those insufferable Gym Bros who talks about macros like... Read more...
A man stands next to his 911 Porsche in the rain holding an umbrella over the car while his wife gets soaked
10 Ways to Tell if You're a Car Guy
Look, not everyone understands it. But if you find yourself nodding along to these… you’re not just ‘into cars.’ You’re a full-blown car guy. Here are 10 dead giveaways that... Read more...
The Quiet Type Just Might Be the Real Man
The Quiet Type Just Might Be the Real Man
Everyone’s broadcasting their grind and broadcasting their pain these days. But maybe the strongest men are the ones you barely hear. The quiet type who carries his weight, does what... Read more...
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Stories Over Hype: Why Monksee Designs Mean Something
Most brands sell you clothes. We sell you stories you can wear. From abandoned Alpine hotels to forgotten colas that challenged Coca-Cola, this piece dives into the real meaning and... Read more...
Guy leaning against an old coca cola machine wearing a Koca Nola t-shirt giving the finger
What is Koca-Nola? The 1900s cola that called itself “Delicious and Dopeless”
Before Coca-Cola dominated the world, New Orleans had a little rebel: Koca-Nola Bottling Co. They dared to mock the giant with the audacious slogan “Delicious and Dopeless.” Ironically, authorities discovered... Read more...
ide-by-side comparison of a confident modern entrepreneur in jeans and a t-shirt versus a stressed traditional businessman in a suit and briefcase, illustrating the evolution of entrepreneurial style and mindset
Forget the Suit: Success Doesn’t Need Approval Anymore
In the 1990s, success meant a sharp suit and polished shoes. Today, the most confident entrepreneurs trade formality for comfort—jeans, t-shirts, and understated sweatshirts. True success isn’t about proving anything;... Read more...