Ribbed Stripe Contrast Tee

Color, Constructed.

Introducing The Architect's Stripe Tee from Empty Reference—where the classic Breton stripe is deconstructed and reassembled with intentional discord. This is not a shirt of safe neutrals. It is a wearable study in chromatic tension: warm, earthy brown and pink bands are deliberately intercepted by a cool, crisp mint green ribbed collar. This is color as a deliberate choice, not a default. The silhouette remains a clean, essential tee, but the intelligence is in the details—a flat, structured chest pocket bearing the subtle Empty Reference insignia. It is a foundational piece engineered to disrupt, designed for those who understand that basics are the perfect canvas for quiet, confident rebellion.

🎨 A Blueprint for Intentional Basics:

✔ The Color Interruption: The mint collar isn't an accent; it's a counterpoint. It cuts the warm stripe narrative, creating a visual hinge that transforms the entire garment from casual to considered.
✔ The Signature Pocket: More than functional, it’s a textual anchor. The structured chest pocket provides a plane for our discreet brand mark—a detail claimed upon closer inspection.
✔ 55/45 Cotton-Polyester Build: This fabric blend is chosen for its disciplined character. It offers the soft, breathable hand-feel of cotton, disciplined by the polyester’s resilience to hold its shape, resist wrinkles, and maintain the crisp integrity of each stripe.
✔ The Empty Reference on "The Considered Base": We believe the foundation of a wardrobe should be as thoughtful as its statement pieces. This tee provides that base—but a base with a point of view. It is designed to be both the anchor and the accent in an outfit.
✔ Precision Tailoring: Features a clean shoulder seam, a hem that sits perfectly at the hip, and sleeve length optimized for effortless rolling. It is cut for movement, not restriction.

🧱 The Anatomy of a Disrupted Classic:

• The Fabric as Canvas: The balanced fabric composition is the ideal ground for sharp stripes. It ensures the colors stay vivid and the garment keeps its form, wear after wear.

• The Collar as Statement: The mint ribbing is a jolt of freshness. It frames the face unexpectedly, turning a simple tee into a focal point that pairs brilliantly with both neutrals and other colors.

• The Pocket as Insignia: Placed for proportion and impact, the pocket is where utility meets identity. It’s the quiet signature of the Empty Reference ethos.

👔 Styling The Considered Layer:

This tee is the versatile core of a intentional wardrobe.

• For Bold Contrast: Pair with deep indigo or black denim and clean white sneakers. Let the tee be the star.

• For Tonal Sophistication: Layer under a caramel or oatmeal-colored chore jacket, allowing only the collar and pocket to peek through as purposeful flashes of detail.

• For Smart Casual: Tuck into tailored, olive-green trousers and finish with leather loafers.

• Its Natural Habitat: Art openings, creative studios, weekend explorations, or any context that rewards subtlety and intelligence in dress.

Model 1: 183cm / 61kg, wears size XL.
Model 2: 174cm / 52kg, wears size S.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.