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

“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 3483 — Muscle Tank (Black only for now, Color finish).** A white option isn’t available from our printer at the moment — we’ll add it the moment it is. 100% combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 30 singles. Unisex muscle fit, crew neck, cut-off sleeves, wide armholes, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold with like colors, tumble dry low, no bleach, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).