Hang Tag Review #44 - Sweet Honey Clothing

This is a hangtag set from children's clothing brand SweetHoney. This is clearly a nice hangtag with luxurious materials, including two thick cards with metal grommets, a length of pink ribbon, and a safety pin attachment.

The top hangtag is a small square in cream with the name SweetHoney in a delicate gold ink script. The script color matches the metal grommet, although the treatment on the wordmark is much more "gold" whereas the grommet reads "functional metal."

The second tag is an oval in a very delicate blue. In fact, the blue is so soft it is hard to detect except in the best lighting. It has the cameo style mark with the name, YoungEST, and the interesting flower design. The CELEBRATE YOUR EVERYDAY tagline is present at the bottom. The entire printing on the front is in the same gold ink, although here there is a sans serif block font with all caps. The reverse continues the CELEBRATE YOUR EVERYDAY tagline at the bottom, but the top has printed care instructions. Interestingly, the care instructions are not printed in the gold ink, but instead just simple dark text. There is also a name dot com.

This is overall a nice a tag set, with high quality materials. The safety pin closure is nice - the plastic tags (perkets) are awful in all aspects. The ribbon is just ok - it looks nicer than just using the plastic tag, but it isn't special.

The second tag is the real star here - a pleasing oval shape and a clean front are well appreciated. The reverse is fascinating - not just care instructions, but care instructions with household tips (adding salt). The only misses are the repeat of the tag line, which is unnecessary as it is also on the front, and the name dot com, which crowds the text but adds nothing.

Overall, a highly rated design.

Hang Tag Review # 22 - Indigo Blue "Skinny" Hang Tag

This Hang Tag is from label Indigo Blue maternity. This appears to be a house brand for Motherhood Maternity. The jeans are oddly designated "skinny" even though they have a super stretchy belly band to accommodate a growing baby bump.

The front of the tag is a deep blue (probably shooting for a say, indigo blue) that shows well. It may as well be denim blue. The text is all negative white. While "Premium Denim" certainly has some meaning, it is unclear what standards are required to be called premium. The "EST. 1978" is bothersome. Why include a date if it is within (or for maternity items, probably just outside, most 1978 babies are 37 by now) the lifetime of the target demographic. The date established works best for older brands, to show history and the ability to stay relevant in a changing market. It also works (although much less effectively, in my opinion) for newer, upstart brands. But in this case, it just gets lost as noise. I propose a new term for this, "YoungEST," a goofy portmanteau play on "youngish" and the EST of established.

That aside. the logo is impressive. It combines the I and B in a wonderful, classic monogram style.The outlining also clearly calls out the I and additionally gives the mark a good sense of depth. Even the choice of a serif font is smart here, adding life and definition.

The reverse is a repeating tessellation of the monogram logo. The reverse shows the logo in blue on a white background, the negative of the front. This is also a classic pattern. It is simple but well stated.

This hang tag is a particular favorite of mine. I am more than willing to overlook the unnecessary established 30 years ago. It is especially egregious, as the rest of the hang tag really calls out the classic design style and influences. The monogram logo is fantastic and sits well on an otherwise clean front. The reverse is likewise classy. I am less of a fan of the large skinny designation, but overall this is a top design.