In 1463, Donatello carved Penitent Magdalene not in marble, but in humble poplar. Timeworn, emaciated, the figure seems less sculpted than flayed by grief. Wood, unlike stone, absorbs; it warps, it cracks, it carries. Into those fibers he pressed sorrow until it breathed — raw, unrelenting, refusing to be exiled from sight.

This was Florence after plague, after loss: a city that understood penitence as survival. Donatello gave grief a body so that mourning could be dignified, not hidden. His Magdalene does not collapse; she endures, haunted yet holy.

To carry this phrase is to inherit that endurance: the knowledge that sorrow, once given form, follows,  and in following, grants weight to the living.

Design & Fit

• For seasons that blur, and style that endures.

• Back (up to 10 chars): A cipher at the upper center back, archival evidence of you. Initials, motto, code,  preserved in cloth like scripture.

• Designed in our Atelier Standard Fit. A balanced, comfortable cut that stands alone or layers with ease, holding its form through countless wears.

• Long sleeve with ribbed cuffs. 

Fiber & Fabric

• 100% preshrunk airlume-combed US cotton for softness and structure.

• Ash Grey: 99% airlume-combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester.

• Sport Grey: 90% cotton, 10% polyester.

• Heather Colors: 50% cotton, 50% polyester.

• Fabric weight: 7.2 oz./yd².  Light enough for breathability, substantial enough to hold its drape.

Feel & Construction

• Seamless double-needle rib collar for a smooth neckline.

• Double-needle stitching at sleeves and bottom hem for a finish built to endure.

• Taped neck and shoulders reinforce durability without compromising comfort.

• Enhanced with the latest breakthrough in soft cotton technology,  remastered improved printability, quality and comfort you can see and feel.

Ethics & Dyeing

• Dyed using OEKO-TEX® certified low-impact dyes. Safe for your skin, kinder to the earth.

• Proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, ensuring ethically grown, sustainably sourced cotton.

• Safety Green is compliant with ANSI / ISEA 107 high-visibility standards.

Care Instructions (Collector’s Method)

• Machine wash in cold or warm water, inside out, with similar colors and mild detergent.

• Only non-chlorine bleach.

• Do not dry clean.

• Tumble dry low or dry in shade to preserve fabric integrity and print quality.

• Iron on low heat, inside out, when needed to maintain shape.

• Store folded in a cool, dry place.  Sunlight fades memory and thread.

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