The Tit Tee is cleverly named. Not only does it sound like 'titty,' which is a direct reference to the imagery hand-beaded directly on the chest of the shirt, it also describes the type of clothing it is. A subtler design than similar renditions, the Tit Tee is also much classier in regards to the materials used to create it.
Designed by Sarah Shikama, a visual artist and metalsmith based in Chicago, Illinois, the Tit Tee embraces her talent from handmade jewelry. Available in both black and white, the Tit Tee is described as "office-appropriate (maybe)" by Cool Hunting. Yet some people might not find is suitable for such professional settings.
Nevertheless, many women would find the Tit Tee empowering as it is a stylish expression of support for the #FreeTheNipple movement.
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Trend Themes
1. Hand-beaded Clothing - The trend of hand-beaded clothing items such as the Tit Tee presents an opportunity for artisans and designers to create unique and visually stunning pieces.
2. Subtle Provocation - Subtly provocative clothing designs such as the Tit Tee are on the rise, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for fashion brands and designers.
3. Empowering Fashion - The rise of empowering fashion such as the Tit Tee, gives rise to opportunities for designers to create pieces that promote movements and social causes.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has the opportunity to create new clothing designs such as the hand-beaded Tit Tee that cater to growing demand for unique, empowering and subtly provocative clothing.
2. Artisanal Fashion - Hand-beaded garments and artisanal fashion opportunities for small scale designers and businesses to create unique and personalized pieces.
3. Activism Fashion - Empowering and socially conscious fashion items such as the Tit Tee can present opportunities for brands to connect with consumers and promote social causes.