Less of a traditional clothing label, and more like a gnarly art project you can wear, Bunniez is taking a bloody stand against AI slop.

Founded in June 2023 by Bonnie, Bunniez Apparel is a micro-brand rooted in alternative and emo culture, built on a DIY mindset that celebrates warts-and-all individuality. Each piece starts as a thrifted or second-hard garment which then gets reworked into something entirely new and unique through freehand acrylic painting. Turning hoodies and tees into grim one-of-a-kind artworks, the results are bold, frequently gross, and a world away from the polished uniformity of mainstream fashion.

With hand-painted T-shirts and hoodies as well as low-cost prints, Bonnie can regularly be found at pop-up venues and underground alternative markets and has become an integral part of the scene that first inspired her. Much like Sherwood and the venues we adore and champion, Bunniez is a small but mighty project that we thought was well deserving of our spotlight.

We caught up with Bonnie to find out more:

Hi Bonnie! Can you tell us the story of the time you first decided to paint on a piece of clothing?

When did Bunniez become more than a hobby?

Can you explain how and why the alt and emo scene has such an influence on what you do?

Do you start with the end in mind, or just keep adding more creepy details as you go?

What draws you to horror and darkness so much?

How has your style developed since you started taking Bunniez seriously?

What are you favourite things to paint?

Can you tell us about some of your favourite commissions you’ve had so far? What’s been the most rewarding project you’ve worked on?

Who are some of your favourite smaller bands and venues?

Where can people find you, both online and out and about in the real world?