Think different Denim Jacket (black, XXL, c. 1998)

“Think different” was the slogan used by Apple in advertising 1997–2002, and is still used in some circumstances as of 2024. The “Think different” concept was created by advertising agency TBWA\Chiat\Day while working with Apple and Steve Jobs. “Think different” was used in its original concept in a TV commercial and in print/digital advertisements, and the “Think different” slogan was used as part of many TV commercials, print/digital ads, and on product packaging.

The Think different concept started with a “manifesto” that began famously with “Here’s to the crazy ones.”

Here’s to the crazy ones.
The misfits.
The rebels.
The troublemakers.
The round pegs in the square holes.
The ones who see things differently.
They’re not fond of rules.
And they have no respect for the status quo.
You can quote them, disagree with them,
glorify or vilify them.
About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them.
Because they change things.
They push the human race forward.
While some may see them as the crazy ones,
we see genius.
Because the people who are crazy enough to think
they can change the world, are the ones who do.
Think different.

Apple’s print and digital “Think different” ads did not feature Apple devices, just the Apple logo and the words “Think different.” One of the creative team who worked on the campaign described the print concept: “The rainbow-colored logo served as stark contrast to the black and white photography, and, to me, it seemed to make the ‘Think different’ statement all the more bold.”

This black denim jacket was made by Canadian manufacturer International Denim. The style has been described in other sources as a “varsity” style jacket. Its main body is made from high-quality black denim, with the cuffs and bottom band made from black rib knit elastic fabric.

Overall, the jacket is in excellent condition. The back of the jacket is embroidered in white with the words “Think different.” in Apple’s Garamond logotype that was used in the Think Different ad campaign. Apple’s classic six-color logo is embroidered and centered above the logotype.

The tag on the inside of the jacket includes the following information:

ID Sport by International Denim
100% Cotton
Made in Canada
CA05976 RN42206

Sources: Wikipedia, Forbes

Shirt (long-sleeve, denim, silver logo, c. 2005)

This long-sleeve, button-down denim shirt is branded ALIGN collection. It is made from a lightweight blue denim and features a silver embroidered Apple logo over the upper-left pocket. The back of the shirt includes no Apple markings.

The tag indicates it is 100% cotton and made in India. It is size 2XL.

I purchased this shirt from the Apple Company Store at 1 Infinite Loop (Cupertino, CA) in the 2000s.

iPhone 7 Plus Silicone Case (Denim Blue, 2016)

According to Apple’s website, “Designed by Apple to complement your iPhone, the form of the silicone case fits snugly over the volume buttons, side button, and curves of your device without adding bulk. A soft microfiber lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone. On the outside, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior feels great in your hand.”

This case was purchased to protect my iPhone 7 Plus in Jet Black (the gloss black version of the iPhone 7 Plus). The same case also fit the next “Plus” iPhone, the iPhone 8 Plus, and Apple began to refer to the product as the iPhone 8 Plus/7 Plus Silicone Case.

The case was released in Midnight Blue, Pink Sand, Sea Blue, Black, Cocoa, Ocean Blue, Denim Blue, (PRODUCT)RED, Stone, and White.

Source: Apple