TikTok's most-loved parents celebrate their 60th anniversary with an illustrated merch drop

"If you're a follower of James Barnett's TikTok-famous parents Teresa and Michael, you'll know that it's been a busy two years for the iconic duo. Since we last caught up on their newfound internet fame, their youngest son and documentarian (James) got married, they were invited to the glitzy TikTok creator awards, and, in a brilliant turn of events, they've dipped their toes into the world of online influencing."

"Hold your horses - it's not 'influencing' as we've been led to understand, in the fairly novel form of income and marketing; there's no flashy jetsetting to farflung places or Michelin star meals. No, the pair have kept it quintessentially on brand, collaborating with the National Trust, Walkers crisps and Waitrose. But, today, the duo's most exciting brand partnership to date has landed: A merch collaboration with the studio Arthouse Unlimited, all made to celebrate one very important milestone - 60 years of marriage."

"As custom dictates, it's usually expected to celebrate your 60th anniversary with diamonds. Instead, James' parents have put their efforts into t-shirts, cards, tea-towels and more, something their fandom have been eagerly awaiting. "Our audience has long asked for merch, but we've never had the bandwidth to manage it," says James. "Partnering with Arthouse Unlimited felt like the perfect solution, raising money for a fantastic cause while creating something meaningful.""

Teresa and Michael, TikTok-famous parents of documentarian James Barnett, experienced a busy two years with events including James's wedding and attendance at TikTok creator awards. The pair began brand collaborations with the National Trust, Walkers and Waitrose while maintaining their familiar on-brand style. They launched a merchandise collaboration with Arthouse Unlimited to mark their 60th wedding anniversary, offering t-shirts, cards and tea-towels instead of traditional diamonds. James said audience demand prompted the decision and praised Arthouse Unlimited as a Surrey-based studio and charity showcasing the artistic talents of adults with diverse learning and physical disabilities. The partnership raises money for a charitable cause.

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