T-shirt technology has come a long way in the last decade. The cut, particularly for females, is more flattering and sophisticated, and the fabrics are finer. Some of those old tees were actually too hot to wear in the summer. Even the sports franchises have finally started to market to the female fans with better tailoring and retro logos in muted colors.
New-ish to the Providence scene are designers and screenprinters Manic Pixie seen here modeling their own work. Mackenzie on the left is wearing one of their original designs, while Rachel models the shirt they created for local singer-songwriter Dan Dodd using his planet earth motif, proving that an interesting neckline and soft draping can transform the common tee into a cool top.
Manic Pixie also prints up the popular What Cheer Records and Vintage T-shirts — Pete McFee’s image of Indians greeting Roger Williams — as well as the swell new Columbus Theatre shirts, available behind the bar when you go to a show. (Fun fact discovered last night: The artwork for the Columbus Theatre shirt was designed by Kevin Sullivan of Last Good Tooth.)
You can purchase the Manic Pixie line on Etsy. (Photo by Brittanny Taylor Photography.)