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Hand Painted Rabbit Hoodie

$129.00

A Companion, Painted Softly.

Introducing The Dreaming Companion Hoodie from Empty Reference—a garment that bridges the space between personal uniform and portable art collection. Constructed from a comfortable, durable blend of 61.7% polyester and 38.3% cotton, it offers the familiar, forgiving embrace of a classic white hoodie—a universal symbol of ease and autonomy.

This canvas, however, holds a specific and tender vision. Centered on the chest is an original illustration of a grey rabbit, executed not as a crisp graphic, but with the textured, evocative brushstrokes of an oil painting. It feels alive, soft, and momentarily still. The rabbit is cradled within a vibrant emerald-green oval, a gradient halo that isolates and sanctifies this gentle subject, giving the composition the feeling of a cherished personal locket or a study in a naturalist's journal. Below, the Empty Reference logotype is rendered in a casual handwritten script, as if signing the piece personally to the wearer.

The final touch of provenance is a discreet black logo embroidery on the hood—a structured counterpoint to the fluid painting. This hoodie is for the creative, the introspective, and the gentle at heart. It is a declaration that comfort can be thoughtful, and that the most personal art is the kind you can live in.

🎨 The Blueprint of Wearable Gentleness:

✔ The Original Painted Graphic: The rabbit is the soul of the piece. Rendered in an artistic, textural style, it transcends a simple animal print to become a motif of quietude, intuition, and nurturing softness—a personal totem for the wearer.
✔ The Emerald Gradient Frame: The green oval is not a random shape. It acts as a literal and figurative frame, focusing the eye, adding a lush, organic burst of color, and elevating the graphic to the status of a deliberate, exhibited artwork.
✔ Handwritten Script Logotype: This detail is crucial. It breaks from sterile typography, injecting a human, personal, and almost diary-like intimacy into the design. It feels like a secret shared between the brand and the wearer.
✔ 61.7/38.3 Poly-Cotton Canvas: The fabric blend is chosen for its reliable performance in a white garment: the polyester aids in shape retention and stain resistance, while the cotton ensures softness and breathability for all-day wear.
✔ The Empty Reference on "The Worn Allegory": We believe clothing can be a gentle carrier of personal narrative. This hoodie is an allegory worn close to the heart. The rabbit (vulnerability, creativity, calm) and its green frame (growth, nature, vitality) form a silent poem. The hoodie itself is the accessible, comfortable medium that brings this quiet poem into the daily rhythm of life.

🐇 Anatomy of an Artistic Layer:

The Graphic as a Personal Sigil: The choice of a rabbit, and its specific painterly treatment, invites projection. It can represent creativity, sensitivity, luck, or simply a love for creatures of softness and quiet.
Color as Emotional Language: White (purity, potential, a blank page). Grey (subtlety, gentleness, wisdom). Emerald Green (renewal, harmony, depth). This palette is simultaneously calming, sophisticated, and alive.
The Contrast of Execution: The juxtaposition of the loose, artistic painting with the precise, embroidered hood logo and the casual handwritten script creates a rich textural dialogue that speaks to a multifaceted identity—both structured and free-flowing.

👟 Styling the Artistic Ease:

This hoodie is the centerpiece of a creatively-inclined, casual uniform.

For Artistic Statement: Pair with simple, neutral bottoms like black wide-leg trousers, tailored trousers, or dark-wash denim. Let the graphic be the undisputed focus.
For Cozy, Monochromatic Look: Style with cream or light grey sweatpants or joggers for a luxurious, at-home vibe that's still deeply considered.
For Layered Texture: Wear under an unzipped, structured vest or an oversized denim jacket, allowing glimpses of the painted graphic to create intrigue.
Its Natural Habitat: Studio days, coffee shop writing sessions, weekend errands, creative meetups, or any moment that calls for comfort paired with a subtle, artistic point of view.