

How it started...
Meet James Penc, a visionary who turned his teenage dream of rockstar glory into a tropical lifestyle brand. He traded in his skull and crossbones for chill vibes and warm tropical breezes.
James Flamingo's journey began when James, as a teenager, had a passion for fonts and band logos, often drawing designs on his notebooks and brown paper bagged textbook covers. As a teen, he dreamed of becoming a rockstar, expressing himself through his custom streetwear and stage outfits that he either modified or designed. As he matured, he shifted focus toward mental well-being, letting go of his ego and embracing a more laid-back, tropical lifestyle.
Frustrated with the corporate world failing to recognize his creative potential, particularly in graphic design, James decided to take matters into his own hands. He began designing his own clothes and building his own lifestyle brand. While researching tropical animals for logo inspiration, he discovered the James Flamingo, a species of flamingos indigenous to Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and parts of Argentina.
This felt like a cosmic sign, leading him to create James Flamingo, a brand inspired by island vibes and a laid-back lifestyle and his signature saying, Island Vibes 365.
In short, James Flamingo is a blend of personal growth, creative frustration, and a deep connection to a tropical, free-spirited ethos.
Discover the magic of James Flamingo. Help improve your mental state and well being simply by raising your vibration with what you wear. Remind yourself to feel the refreshing tropical breeze, and to live Island Vibes 365.
We’d like to give back and help raise the World vibration. A portion of sales will get donated to Caribbean Spay Neuter. They the over population of pets in the Caribbean.
We’re also looking to add another charity that uses nature and the outdoors to help adults struggling with their mental wellbeing. If you know of any worth while non profits for adults, we’d love to hear about them.
Island Vibes 365