Dylan, set designer – The only item that he has ever kept from a relationship was this T-shirt. They are no longer together, but the business carries on.
Do you have a particular souvenir from an ex that you just can’t seem to let go of?
Photographer Sam Evans-Butler teamed up with Hello Mr. magazine in a photo essay project where men posed with gifts from their old flames.
Titled ‘Souvenirs’, the story was part of issue 03 of the magazine, but they decided to expand it for the upcoming Valentine’s Day.
Individuals can also participate in this project through the hashtag ‘#YourSouvenir’ on Instagram and stand to win prizes.
Find out about the project and check out more photos here.
Dan, marketing – Kept this framed DC Comics art even after he and his boyfriend broke up. Here, he bares it all.
Fran, editor – “I totally had every intention of returning this shirt, but I actually really love how soft it is, and then he said something rude about me on Twitter.”
Nathaniel, blogger – “My ex used to be a ceramicist. After we broke up I considered breaking this bowl he made me for my 21st birthday, but it managed to stay with me for three more years, and now my ex and I are best friends.”
Sam – Snuck into his ex’s apartment after the break up to drop off a box of stuff left behind, and left with his ex’s favorite lighter. “I don't know why, but I felt like I deserved it.”
Drew, editor – “I hung on to my ex-boyfriend’s cape. He bought it, and I stole it. Capes are my signature look now. Haha.”
[via BuzzFeed, images and captions via Hello Mr., Sam Evans-Butler]