Tatoot Press Release & Company Profile


TATOOT! Is A New Revolutionary Brand That Manufactures Fashionable Backpacks and Messenger Bags And Provides A New Form Of Expression For Street Artists TATOOT IS THE SOLUTION TO ANTI-GRAFFITI INITIATIVES Tatoot Offers A New Product That Embraces Graffiti And Could Be The The Long Awaited Answer That Government Officials And Agencies Need To Clean Up The Streets AM NY Newspaper - July 28, 2008 - Graffiti-themed bags make splash. A tagger in a gas mask rappels down a building; a DJ spins records with the No. 7 train in the background. These graffiti-themed backpacks and messenger bags say made in China, but they were designed on the streets. Read More... New York, NY – June 4, 2008 – With so many Government Officials and Agencies attempting to combat graffiti worldwide, Tatoot is a revolutionary company in that it has created an outlet of expression for graffiti artists to showcase their artistic talents. Through a new line of fashionable, durable, wearable, and usable backpacks and messenger bags created by old school and new school graffiti artists, Tatoot is set to launch in mid-July. Now these talented artists can reach the masses and gain the appreciation for their creative work through legal means. "Graffiti artists are talented and for centuries have used this form of art as self-expression. Tatoot is enabling them to reach people everywhere, far and wide, by giving them an outlet to showcase their work," says Tatoot Co-Founder Eddie Shabot. "Donning the art work of creative graffiti artists is what Tatoot is all about," adds David Ben David, Tatoot Co-Founder. New York, NY – May 1, 2008 – TATOOT has created a new mobile art movement. What started out as a competition called DrawLoud has turned into a revolutionary brand! TATOOT is giving talented street artists an opportunity of self-expression in order to reach the masses through their ground-breaking brand of bag products. Launching in mid-July of 2008 and just in time for the "Back To School" rush, TATOOT will unveil it's initial backpack and messenger bag collection in select street & boutique retailers like Up Against the Wall, Michael K. in Manhattan, Expressions, Foot Soldiers in Miami and in all Dr. Jays locations in New York. All TATOOT products will also be available beginning in Mid-July through our online store at: TatootBags.com TATOOT is a graffiti-street lifestyle brand. TATOOT is a revolutionary and unconventional brand in that it expands upon more than one's typical perception of graffiti and street art. TATOOT employs the very same concept of self-expression, delivering social and political messages, and serves as a form of art appreciation – but, TATOOT is bringing street art & graffiti to the world over through our new fashionable and exciting product line of TATOOT messenger bags and backpacks. TATOOT will give street artists a new outlet of expression, making their art OUTLAWED No More. TATOOT Bags are visually stimulating, fashionable, functional and downright Hot! Our name TATOOT is a combination of two words meaning 'DRAW LOUD.' Talented artists can now express themselves on a new platform. From subways to bags, TATOOT is indeed the new mobile art movement.
Realizing the need for Graffiti artists to express themselves and the lack of legal viable means to do so birthed the evolution of TATOOT. Co-Founders Eddie Shabot and David Ben David teamed up to create a product that would enable these artists to express themselves and provide a fashionable vehicle to get their work seen by the masses. Now, TATOOT has a line of messenger bags and backpacks to suit a variety of styles! TATOOT bags is launching in summer of 2008. Eddie Shabot, hails from Brooklyn, New York. Known for its eclectic artistic culture and diversity, Eddie's Brooklyn origin had a strong influence on his artistic cultivation. Through his keen insight, passion, and knowledge of business and art, Eddie began managing various independent artists. Experiencing success in securing placement for his artists' work, was a mere stepping stone for Eddie's future artistic and business endeavors. Eddie Shabot also has background and passion in music and Hip Hop. Eddie formerly was the owner of Record Explosion, a chain of stores throughout New York City and one of the hottest hangout spots for music lovers. After the rise of the Mp3 evolution, Eddie closed down his stores but his love for music, Hip Hop and art still remain. David Ben David is a Street Graphic and Fashion Designer. David Ben David was born in New York, also known as the cultural melting pot. David graduated from the School of Visual Arts with a Bachelors Degree and is equipped with the knowledge of graphic, product, and fashion design. With a passion for the culture of art and fashion, David is well traveled and captures the many influences of several cultures – which serves as inspiration. As an avid surfer and skater, David has even designed his own surfboards. He has also designed shorts for the fighters of the UFC. Recently, he collaborated with premier sneaker boutique Foot Soldiers & K-Swiss and currently David Ben David also has his own clothing line – Nvsble.