Behind the Print: Taxi Please
The Inspiration behind our Taxi Please Printed Pajamas
I’d been wanting to do something special for our Printfresh NYC store for a while. It quickly dawned on us that a taxicab print would be perfect and so quintessential New York! I was inspired by an old checkered taxi we occasionally see parked when we visit the store. Sparked by the love of this classic antique car and my adoration for big cats, I thought it would be so fun if our beloved leopard was driving the taxi and really owning the town.
This style definitely pays homage to our New York City storefront. We have such a love for the city so it only felt right to design a print that could feel as electric and unique as New York’s energy. There’s an air of whimsy and nostalgia to this print as well. Operated by the Checker Company predominantly from the 1950s-1980s, cabs featuring a checkered print became synonymous with the Big Apple. In 1967, the city officially required all "medallion taxis" be painted yellow, in order to cut down on unofficial drivers and make the cabs more recognizable. Inspired by this iconic checkered detail and their signature color, we added in our own leopard who wears a similar pattern. Paired with the blush background, Taxi Please is overall very stylish.
If there was a print perfect for any self-proclaimed New Yorker or for someone who just admires the city life from afar, it would be this one. Originally Taxi Please was only going to be sold exclusively at our NYC store. But after so many requests from our team, we had to bring the quirky style online to share with the rest of our shoppers!
Doing a photoshoot in New York City for this print was a must. We went to the Arlo Nomad Hotel to give Taxi Please the royal treatment. Complete with breathtaking views, a trip to the café and all the chicness one could ask for, this shoot was such an amazing experience to truly capture the essence of the pattern. We love how these photos turned out, they’re an amazing representation of the dream-worthy lifestyle everyone loves so much about New York.
Taxi Please: Shopping our Taxi Pattern Collection
Designed on our iconic 100% organic cotton, our Taxi Please loungewear comes in chic and cozy styles. Shop our Long Sleep Set with deep pockets and a relaxed fit, or fall in love with a Short Sleep Set ideal for spring. Complete your NYC-inspired ensemble with our matching Oversized Pouch Set, ideal for trips to your favorite city.
Featuring pockets and adjustable straps, our Cami Nightgown silhouette offers the perfect way to unwind in style.
$108
Our Taxi printed robe is designed with deep pockets and a lightweight feel. Crafted on our signature organic cotton, this loungewear look was made for layering.
$158
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