The Quiet Witness Tee

A Constant, Printed Softly.

Introducing The Quiet Witness series from Empty Reference—a return to the foundational grace of the everyday uniform. These pieces are built on a belief in quiet constancy: the comfort of a perfect cotton tee, the reliability of a clean silhouette, and the subtle warmth of a familiar, silent companion. Rendered in supremely soft, breathable 100% cotton, both the short sleeve tee and long sleeve layer offer a second-skin familiarity that forms the honest base of any outfit.

Their shared emblem is one of gentle watchfulness: two grey-white terriers, captured in a moment of serene, upward attention. A single red collar adorns one, a small burst of warmth against the monochrome fur. Below, the Empty Reference logotype is printed in a matching, resonant red—a deliberate, cohesive note. Executed via advanced white-and-color discharge printing, the graphic is exceptionally crisp yet feels integral to the fabric, avoiding a heavy-handed transfer feel.

This is design that whispers. It is for those who find profundity in the understated, who value the loyalty of a perfect basic, and who understand that the most meaningful references in life are often the quietest ones by our side.

⏳ The Blueprint of a Daily Constant:

✔ 100% Cotton Foundation: The undisputed standard for a reason. This fabric offers unparalleled softness, breathability, and a lived-in comfort that improves with time. It is the canvas against which a personal style is built.
✔ The Emblem of Quiet Fidelity: The two terriers are more than a charming graphic. They represent attentive presence, innocent loyalty, and a calm, upward-looking perspective—a subtle totem for the mindful wearer.
✔ Precision Two-Color Print: The use of grey-white for the dogs and a focused red for the collar and logo creates a sophisticated, legible, and enduring graphic. The discharge printing technique ensures the design is breathable and soft to the touch, as if it grew from the cotton itself.
✔ The Empty Reference on "The Reliable Substrate": Our philosophy often looks outward to architecture and idea. Here, it turns inward, to the foundation. A wardrobe, like a thought, needs a reliable base. This series is that base—soft, consistent, and imprinted with a symbol of what it means to be faithfully present.
✔ The Archetypal Silhouettes: Both the tee and long sleeve are cut to a true, classic fit—the universal standard. Neither tight nor oversized, they are proportioned to disappear comfortably on the body, allowing the quality and the emblem to speak calmly.

🛋️ Styling The Constant:

As wardrobe staples, these pieces integrate seamlessly.

• The Short Sleeve Tee: Your warm-weather uniform. Pair with tailored shorts and sandals, or under a loose linen shirt. Its simplicity makes it the ideal blank slate for statement necklaces or jackets.

• The Long Sleeve Layer: The ultimate transitional piece. Wear alone with jeans in autumn, or as a thermal base layer under sweaters and coats in winter. The cuff peeking out from a blazer sleeve is a detail of considered ease.

• Unified Philosophy: Both work perfectly with everything from casual chinos to more tailored trousers. They provide a neutral, textured canvas that grounds more complex pieces.

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