‘Black is Not Sad. Bright’ — Ann Demeulemeester Quote Tee | RQuéV Black-on-White Statement Shirt — Classic Tee

“Black is not sad. Bright colours are what depress me. They’re so… empty. Black is poetic. How do you imagine a poet? In a bright yellow jacket? Probably not.” Ann Demeulemeester defended black in the same 2010 Interview as the poetic color rather than the mournful one — bright shades were the empty, depressing ones to her, and nobody, she teased, pictures a poet in a yellow jacket. Her whole wardrobe was an argument for depth over cheer. There is a seriousness only the dark register can hold, and she declined to apologize for preferring it.

**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).