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Foil Logo Drawstring Tee

$79.00

Form, On Your Terms.

Introducing The Adjustable Canvas Top from Empty Reference—a garment that places the tools of silhouette definition directly in your hands. Crafted from a fluid, draping blend of 92% Viscose and 8% Spandex, this deep grey top offers a sleek, second-skin feel with just enough hold. Its intelligence is dual-faceted. First, a generously scaled neckline that can be worn classically high, slipped to one shoulder for an asymmetrical line, or pulled down to create a clean off-the-shoulder moment. Second, the pivotal drawcord detail at each side seam: a simple, functional gesture that allows you to cinch the waist at will, introducing dramatic, customizable shaping that highlights the torso.

A discreet silver foil brand logo, heat-pressed to the fabric, provides a subtle, metallic point of light. This is more than a basic layer; it is a dynamic component of a wardrobe, a piece that actively participates in the creation of your daily form. It is minimalism, made interactive.

🎛️ The Blueprint of Wearer-Defined Form:

✔ The Convertible Architecture: The oversized neckline is a portal to multiple silhouettes. It respects the body's geometry while offering playful reinterpretation—from classic to contemporary bareness—with a simple, intuitive adjustment.
✔ The Defining Drawcord: This is the core functional gesture. The integrated drawcords at each side are the means by which the wearer sculpts the garment's shape in real-time, transforming a fluid drape into a precisely cinched contour.
✔ Fluid Viscose-Spandex Blend: The fabric selection is critical. Viscose provides a beautiful, weighty drape and a luminous sheen, while the Spandex ensures the fit recovers perfectly after cinching and moves comfortably with the body.
✔ The Metallic Signature: The silver foil logo acts as a pinpoint of modern refinement, a cool contrast against the warm deep grey, catching light with movement.
✔ The Empty Reference on "Mutable Foundations": We are intrigued by clothing as a collaborative medium. This top provides a sophisticated base but deliberately includes "edit" points. It invites the wearer to complete the design, to collaborate in the final shape it takes on their body. It is a dialogue between the garment and the individual.
✔ Sleek, Body-Conscious Cut: Designed to be close-fitting without compression, it serves as a perfect layering piece under blazers or jackets, or stands alone as a statement of considered minimalism.

🔧 Anatomy of a Collaborative Layer:

The Neckline as an Aperture: Its scale is its function. This single feature contains multiple outfit possibilities, making the top a versatile workhorse that can adapt its mood to the occasion.
The Drawcord as a Design Tool: Unlike fixed tailoring, this adjustment is dynamic and personal. It allows for variations in fit and style from one wear to the next, embodying a principle of adaptable, personal design.
The Fabric as a Liquid Canvas: The deep grey hue is neutral yet rich, and the viscose blend falls and moves in a way that beautifully highlights both the relaxed and the cinched states of the garment.

👗 Styling the Dynamic Base:

This top is the intelligent starting point for a range of looks, from minimalist to dramatic.

For Sculpted Minimalism: Cinch the drawcords to define the waist, pair with wide-leg, high-waisted trousers or a sleek midi skirt. Wear the neckline classic or off-the-shoulder for a balance of severity and softness.
For Asymmetric Edge: Pull the neckline to one shoulder and pair with tailored shorts or straight-leg jeans. Leave the drawcords slightly loose for a more relaxed drape.
For Layered Complexity: Wear it as a sleek base under an unlined, oversized suit blazer, letting only the converted neckline and the cinched waist hint at the detail beneath.
For Evening Ease: Pair a cinched version with a satin slip skirt or elegant palazzo pants, utilizing the off-the-shoulder neckline for a touch of effortless glamour.
Its Natural Habitat: Creative workplaces, evening gatherings, weekend outings, travel—any scenario that values both sophistication and a sense of personal agency in style.