KAOS — ANTE TELAM is a heavyweight cotton tee that feels like a quiet provocation. The design evokes the yawning gap before form: torn edges, broken grids, ink bleeding into voids, and threads that unravel instead of bind. In muted, monochrome engraving tones the shirt reads like a fragment of an archaeological text—Latin microtext whispers (CHAOS — ANTE TELAM; PRIMVM INTER NIHIL) at the margins, suggesting origin without shape. Wear it when you want to carry a philosophical tension on your chest: it sits easily with collector sensibilities, gallery conversations, late-night studio sessions, and the slow work of building a conceptual wardrobe. The fit is relaxed and the garment-dyed finish gives each piece a lived-in, archival feel that complements the design’s raw edges and negative space. This tee doesn’t announce itself loudly; it unsettles gently, inviting viewers to notice absence, potential, and the moment before pattern.
Product features
- 100% specially spun cotton — strong, smooth surface for crisp prints
- Garment-dyed finish for vintage color and textured feel
- Heavyweight fabric (6.0 oz/yd²) with relaxed fit for substantial drape
- OEKO-TEX, FLA and WRAP-certified — sustainable and socially conscious manufacturing
- Wide rib collar, taped shoulders/neck, and tear-away label for durability and comfort
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: American Apparel 1301GD, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle, Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
