Vivienne Westwood
Art Heart Print T-Shirt
This is a regular-fit, short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt from Vivienne Westwood at Simons, featuring the Art Lover script print on the front and a painterly heart graphic on the sleeve. Made from 100% organic cotton jersey with a ribbed crew neck, it is designed for casual wear as a top. The front print is a large handwritten-style black text block, with the heart motif in red-orange on the sleeve and a small brand line near the hem.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Art-inspired T-shirt featuring archival script pattern and heart motif
Ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton jersey, regular fit, ribbed crew neck, front print
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton jersey fabric
- regular fit silhouette
- ribbed crew neckline
- script pattern print from brand archives
- heart motif on left sleeve
- art-inspired graphic front print
- casual everyday styling
- soft and comfortable jersey knit
Product Insights
The Vivienne Westwood Art Heart Print T-Shirt reissues her 'Art Lover' script from her 2005-2006 manifesto, featuring her handwritten front print and a red-orange heart on the sleeve for a DIY character. Made from lightweight, breathable 100% organic cotton jersey with a structured non-stretchy fit, it offers a soft hand feel but requires careful sizing due to no stretch. The screen-printed design demands cold wash and air drying to preserve the fine strokes.
Verified claims
- Manifesto origin
- The front print reissues the handwritten 'Art Lover' script from Vivienne Westwood's 2005–2006 'Active Resistance to Propaganda' manifesto as a large black text block.
- Reissue icon
- Art Lover motif reissued across multiple T-shirt styles as a recurring house icon.
- Sleeve heart
- Painterly red-orange heart motif on the left sleeve adds DIY character.
- Print care
- Screen-printed design requires cold wash and air drying to preserve fine handwritten strokes.
- Front print message
- Front print carries Westwood's handwritten manifesto message that culture is the antidote to propaganda, drawn from her 2005–2006 'Active Resistance to Propaganda' work.
- Hand feel
- Soft, breathable, lightweight hand feel straight out of the box from the 100% organic cotton jersey.
- Fit flexibility
- Structured, non-stretchy fit means it is less forgiving across chest and shoulders; size carefully.
- Fabric
- Lightweight, soft, breathable 100% organic cotton jersey with a structured non-stretchy fit.
- Sizing
- Regular fit consistent with other Vivienne Westwood regular-fit T-shirts; order usual size.
- Motif history
- The 'Art Lover' script is Westwood's own handwriting from her archival manifesto, reissued on multiple cuts.
- Design
- Archival handwritten script and hand-painted heart give the tee unique provenance.
- Print durability
- The front print is likely screen-printed; washing inside out in cold water and avoiding high heat drying helps keep it looking fresh, though the exact technique is not confirmed by the product listing.
- Sleeve heart construction
- The heart on the left sleeve is printed, not embroidered.
- Opacity / fabric weight
- The brand does not publish a GSM figure for this jersey; a retailer listing for the same style describes it as a lightweight, non-stretchy knit with a soft, breathable hand feel, and the white color may read slightly sheer in strong light, so a skin-toned undershirt is worth considering if full opacity matters.
- Garment measurements
- Exact chest and body measurements are not published for this tee; the brand notes the model is 6'0"/183cm and wears a size M, so comparing against a well-fitting tee is more accurate than relying on the brand's size chart, which lists conversions rather than flat measurements.
Product record
- Title
- Art Heart Print T-Shirt
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 325 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Everyday casual wear with an archival art print
A casual T-shirt for everyday outfits, made from 100% organic cotton jersey with a regular fit and ribbed crew neck. The front carries the Art Lover script print from Vivienne Westwood's archives, reflecting her belief in art as a force for passion, reflection, and social change, with a heart drawn on the sleeve as a finishing touch.[4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Art Heart Print T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a casual white tee with meaningful graphic design: it carries the archival handwritten Art Lover artwork from Vivienne Westwood's archives, with statements reflecting the founder's belief in art as a force for passion, reflection, and social change, plus a red-and-orange painted heart on the sleeve. It is made of 100% organic cotton jersey described as ultra comfortable, with a regular fit, ribbed crew neck, and a plain back. Note the fabric is non-stretch, so sizing flexibility is limited; it comes in white in sizes small through extra-large.[1,2,3,4,5,6] | Embroidered Orb T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a minimalist, classic-fit crew-neck tee in soft, lightweight 100% cotton jersey, with a small multicoloured embroidered orb logo on the left chest as the only branding. It works for understated everyday wear, with short sleeves, a straight hem, and plain navy or red colorways in sizes small through x-large. Note that the logo is deliberately small and subtle, so it suits shoppers who prefer a discreet emblem rather than a large statement graphic.[7,8,9] | Embroidered Orb Piqué Polo Shirt: Choose this if you want a classic-fit polo in breathable, lightweight 100% cotton piqué with a signature logo statement, featuring Vivienne Westwood's iconic multicoloured orb embroidered on the left chest. It pairs a ribbed two-button collar and cuffs with contrasting cream twin stripes, side vents, and a slightly curved hem, in black or navy/midnight blue from small to x-large. Note the back is plain with no embroidery, so the branding stays subtle up front.[10,11] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
White short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a large central black handwritten-style text block print and a red/orange painted heart graphic on the right sleeve; small printed brand line near the lower front hem.
- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-cut T-shirt with a crew neckline and a relaxed fit on the model; hem falls to the upper hip.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.05 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Main print blockLarge rectangular handwritten-style block of black text printed on the front center of the shirt, occupying most of the chest area.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.48 (high) - Top line text (handwritten)“Art & Learning”Partial
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.12 · w 0.38 · h 0.06 (medium) - Red script accent in headerRed handwritten accent adjacent to the top of the black text block (short single-word scribble in red)Partial
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium) - Lower front brand line“- VIVIENNE WESTWOOD”
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.05 (high) - Sleeve heart graphicPainterly heart motif in red and orange printed on the outer area of the right sleeve (viewer right).
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.28 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish typical of cotton T-shirt material; no visible texture or ribbing at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.08 · w 0.62 · h 0.58 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a male model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light gray background; blue jeans visible and soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model and stylingMale model shown from chin to upper thighs wearing the T-shirt paired with mid-blue denim jeans; left hand relaxed at side and right hand near pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray studio background with no props or visible set details.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter frontal view of the torso at a slight angle to the camera; image cropped above the model's mouth and below the hips.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse lighting with faint shadowing under the hem and arms consistent with studio illumination.
Colors
white· bodyblack· front printed textred-orange· sleeve heart graphic- SilhouetteShort-sleeve, straight-cut T-shirt with a crew neckline and a relaxed fit on the model; hem falls to the upper hip.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve white crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; smooth cotton fabric with a red-orange floral-style print on the left sleeve near the shoulder.
- Overall geometryStraight-cut short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the back with a standard length hem landing near the top of the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.16 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - NecklineClassic crew neckline with visible ribbed collar band at the back of the neck.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.10 (high) - Left sleeve printRed-orange floral or heart-like brushstroke print located on the outer upper left sleeve near the shoulder; strokes vary in opacity and show painterly outlines.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.17 (high) - Sleeve length and hemShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a single-stitched hem visible on both sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.60 · y 0.22 · w 0.27 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.05 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric surfaceSmooth knit fabric with subtle vertical and diagonal creases and slight drape toward the hem indicating a soft cotton material.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (high) - Back detailPlain back panel without visible seams, prints, or labels except for two faint rectangular impressions near the upper center back that may be stitching or folded fabric.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing the garment on a standing model against a neutral light gray background; model wears blue jeans and poses with left hand down and right hand in pocket. Lighting is even and soft with minimal shadows.
- Background and stagingUniform light gray seamless backdrop with no props, creating high contrast with the white T-shirt.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model and poseMale model shown from the back at three-quarter turn; left arm relaxed at side and right arm bent with hand in back pocket of jeans.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.10 · w 0.76 · h 0.80 (high) - Visible garment below productLight blue denim jeans visible from waist to upper thighs, clearly distinct from the T-shirt and serving as styling only.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.72 · w 0.52 · h 0.26 (high) - LightingSoft, diffused studio lighting producing even illumination and faint soft shadows under the hem and along side seams.
Colors
white· main body#F4F1F8red-orange· left sleeve print- Overall geometryStraight-cut short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the back with a standard length hem landing near the top of the model's hips.