‘Black is Modest and Arrogant’ — Yohji Yamamoto Quote Tee | Wear Words Black-on-White Statement Shirt — Classic Tee

“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: ‘I don’t bother you – don’t bother me.’” Yohji Yamamoto gave this to the New York Times around 2000, decades into dressing his followers in almost nothing but black; the fuller version ends “you need black to have a silhouette.” He heard a whole attitude in the color — self-contained, unbothered, asking to be left alone. In a world that rewards clamoring for attention, black is the garment that quietly opts out and keeps its own counsel.

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (White, Crisp finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles — smooth, tight-knit, holds crisp type. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (Black, Color finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).