About Us

On May 4, 2005 at the University of Maryland, a dream was realized.  Two high school buddies set out to create their own clothing line—focusing on humor and vintage graphics.  On that fateful night, Crooked Monkey was launched onto the scene at the local college bar.  The response was tremendous and it was clear that they had a brand with which college students could identify.  From that crazy, crazy night, Crooked Monkey took on its own shape and form and the company was no longer just another creation in fantasyland. 

March of 2006, Crooked Monkey scored its first major contract with a department store, when Lord and Taylor decided to open its doors to the irreverent, yet tasteful Crooked Monkey humor.  September of 2006 was the month that C monkey hit the newsstand, with its first appearance in GQ.  The rest is history.  Only two years after its launch, Crooked Monkey can now be found at Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Lord and Taylor, Kitson, ShopIntuition.com, Fred Segal and over 550 other fine retailers across the world (including Japan, Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia).

What’s next for Crooked Monkey?

The new and improved website was relaunched and it introduced the world to the interactive life of the Crooked Monkey and his dorm room.  We hope that people get familiar with his life, his room and his thoughts (read his blog here).

We are always moving forward—looking for new souls to touch and new lives to change.  From new t-shirts, to new apparel (we just launched thermals and hoodies) to totally new ideas (from ping pong balls and street teams), stay on the look out for new and exciting stuff always coming from Crooked Monkey.