Words that cannot be spoken. The Message T-Shirt features a surreal child holding a folded paper while their mouth is bound shut, symbolizing secrets, silence, and hidden truths. Their tense gaze makes this design haunting and thought-provoking, pushing the Echoes collection into deeper cryptic territory.
Styled in muted olive tones with flat bold colors and clean outlines, the design is finished with a clean black stroke hem, making it print-ready and polished for apparel. Inspired by Moderat’s bold graphic aesthetic, this piece captures the unsettling tension between what’s seen and what’s silenced.
Crafted on premium cotton with a unisex fit, this tee combines comfort and symbolism — perfect for those who want their clothing to say what words cannot.
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Wash cold on a gentle cycle and turn inside out to protect the print. For long-lasting quality, avoid tumble drying.
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| Fit Notes | Relaxed fit | True relaxed fit | Classic relaxed | Roomy fit | Generous cut | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Width, in | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length (from center back), in | 15.10 | 16.50 | 18.00 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.40 | 23.70 | 25.00 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
The Message T-Shirt
The Message T-Shirt
2 tees for £43.80 · 3 for £61.80 - mix any designs
Also as a hoodie
The Message Hoodie
£48.40
UNISEX
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The artwork
Words that cannot be spoken.
Drawn by hand · Ink & Thread
What the symbols mean
Every line in the design means something.
The folded note
A message that has to be delivered.
The bound mouth
Silence that's been forced.
The tense gaze
Desperate to be understood.
Complete the set
