DOMREBEL
Shady T-Shirt
This is a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt made from 100% cotton jersey with a relaxed fit, suitable for everyday casual wear. The garment has screen-printed front and back graphics: a two-cat design with a speech bubble reading 'INDUSTRY PEOPLE ARE SHADY!' on the front, and a mouse figure with the same text on the back, using black, cyan, and tan ink. It is made in Canada.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- streetwear, casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Size
Specifications
A relaxed-fit cotton jersey t-shirt featuring hand-drawn, irreverent graphics with a streetwear edge.
Hand-drawn graphic design, relaxed fit, ultra-comfortable 100% cotton jersey, made in Canada
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- streetwear, casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- relaxed fit
- 100% pure cotton jersey
- hand-drawn graphic design
- made in Canada
- streetwear-inspired silhouette
- ultra-comfortable fabric
- iconic DOMREBEL design
- expressive cartoon-style imagery
- irreverent visual aesthetic
- turn-head graphics
Product Insights
The DOMREBEL Shady T-Shirt, born from a $350 Montreal art collective in 2003, embodies a rebellious ethos with its 'INDUSTRY PEOPLE ARE SHADY!' slogan, hand-drawn by co-founder Justin Svatina. Crafted from custom-milled Canadian cotton jersey in the brand's own Montreal atelier, each tee features slight variations, a higher rib neckline, and slight drop shoulder for a structured fit. Despite its anti-industry stance, the brand sells at Harrods and Selfridges and is worn by celebrities like Rihanna. DOMREBEL never reprints a design after its season, and the $250 CAD regular price is now $99.95, costing less than comparable luxury graphic tees.
Verified claims
- Origin story
- DOMREBEL (Latin for 'Master of Rebellion') began as a rebellious art collective in a Montreal basement in 2003 with $350.
- Founder independence
- Still self-financed and founder-owned, with all graphics hand-drawn by co-founder Justin Svatina.
- Production authenticity
- Cut, sewn, and screen-printed in DOMREBEL's own Montreal atelier.
- Brand ethos
- The tee's 'Industry People Are Shady!' slogan reflects the brand's Master of Rebellion identity and its rebellious, outsider-crafted ethos.
- Graphic & Material
- Custom-milled Canadian cotton jersey with hand-drawn graphics by the co-founder.
- Market position
- Despite its anti-industry slogan, the brand sells at Harrods and Selfridges and is worn by celebrities like Rihanna.
- Exclusivity
- DOMREBEL never reprints a design once its season ends.
- Hand-drawn authorship
- Shady T-shirt's graphic is a hand-drawing by co-founder Justin Svatina.
- Atelier production
- Handcrafted in own Montreal atelier, each shirt has slight variations.
- Fit structure
- Higher rib neckline and slight drop shoulder maintain shape through wear.
- Local manufacturing
- Custom-milled cotton jersey is made in Canada.
- Drop shoulder and neckline
- Slight drop shoulder and higher neckline yield a clean, relaxed fit.
- Handcrafted variation
- Each tee is handcrafted, producing slight variations between pieces.
- Length for tall wearers
- Size L provides sufficient length for a 6'2 wearer.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted in Montreal; each shirt has slight dimensional variations between units.
- Care instructions
- Wash inside out in cold water; hang dry or low heat to extend print life.
- Brand prestige
- Fans include Rihanna, Elton John, Jamie Foxx; stocked at Harrods and Saks.
- Founder ownership
- Still founder-owned after 20 years; pricing reflects Canadian atelier production costs.
- Design authenticity
- The shirt’s graphic is hand-drawn by co-founder Justin Svatina and reflects the brand’s rebellious ethos.
- Artwork
- Hand-drawn original by co-founder Justin Svatina, with a rebellious, rock 'n' roll narrative derived from ongoing fine-art works.
- Construction
- Made in Montreal from custom Canadian-milled cotton jersey with a drop shoulder and rib neckline.
- Value
- At $250 CAD regular (now $99.95 sale), it costs less than comparable art-forward luxury graphic tees.
- Graphic origin
- Hand-drawn graphic transposing DOMREBEL's in-house studio art and rebellious ethos onto the shirt.
- Sizing
- 6 ft 2 in model in size L has a relaxed, structured fit.
- Brand origin
- DOMREBEL was founded in 2003 by Montreal students Justin Svatina and Don Nguyen with only $350 and no fashion background, producing the first tees in Svatina's basement bedroom.
- Body fit
- Despite the relaxed feel, the tee is cut as a true-to-size regular fit with balanced front-to-back proportions that skims the body without clinging or looking billowy.
Product record
- Title
- Shady T-Shirt
- Brand
- DOMREBEL
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt in a light cream/off-white color with a central printed graphic showing two cartoon cats, a speech bubble, stylized brand text, and blue and tan scribble accents.
- Garment silhouetteShort-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with a relaxed, straight cut and a ribbed crew neckline visible at the top of the chest.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Main fabric colorLight cream or off-white knit visible across the whole torso and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Central printed graphicLarge screen-printed cartoon of two black-and-white cats positioned at chest center; graphic includes thick black outlines and white fill areas.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.52 · h 0.52 (high) - Speech bubble text“INDUSTRY PEOPLE ARE SHADY!”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.18 · w 0.22 · h 0.10 (high) - Stylized brand text on print“DOMREBEL”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Blue scribble accentsLight blue sketch-like scribbles and loops printed around and below the main cartoon graphic.
2 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.42 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium) - Tan/gold scribble accentsThin tan or light brown sketch lines incorporated behind and below the graphic.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.36 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sleeve and hem stitchingVisible single-needle hem stitching at sleeve edges and bottom hem.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.58 · w 0.88 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Image shows a model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light gray studio background; framing is mid-torso to head with natural studio lighting and soft shadowing.
- Model and poseMale model shown from slightly above mid-thigh to just above the mouth, standing with arms relaxed at sides and head turned slightly right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray seamless background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing gentle shadows under the chin and along the sides of the torso.
- Jeans visibleLower part of black or very dark denim jeans visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.76 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
light cream· shirt bodyjet black· printed graphic (black areas)#151413light cyan blue· printed scribbles (blue)light tan· printed scribbles (tan)- Garment silhouetteShort-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with a relaxed, straight cut and a ribbed crew neckline visible at the top of the chest.
- 02
Product
Rear view of an off-white/ivory short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt showing a large multicolor graphic printed on the upper back including a black cartoon mouse figure, arced headline text above it, and block text to the right, plus scattered blue and tan scribble marks.
- Back graphic - cartoon figureLarge solid black cartoon mouse-like figure printed on the upper center of the back; figure includes round ears, white eye areas, a curled tail, raised arms, and rounded feet.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Arced headline text“Arced uppercase text printed above the cartoon figure reading DOMREBEL.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.20 (high) - Block slogan text“Stacked block uppercase text to the right of the figure reading INDUSTRY PEOPLE ARE SHADY!”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high) - Blue sketch marksMultiple loose cyan/bright-blue sketch and doodle marks surrounding the graphic, appearing as outline-style scribbles and small head sketches.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (medium) - Tan scratch marksThin tan/golden scratch or brush marks layered behind and below the central graphic.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.32 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric color and finishShirt body is a warm off-white / ivory knit with a matte, smooth cotton appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high) - Neckline and stitchingCrewneck with visible single-needle topstitching around the collar and visible shoulder seam stitching that contrasts slightly in tone.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.07 (high); x 0.28 · y 0.10 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a loose, slightly dropped shoulder and visible hem at the sleeve edge.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.26 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from behind wearing the shirt against a neutral light-gray background; image is cropped at mid-thigh and shows the model's right arm and partial head in profile. Soft even lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Model and poseMale model shown from rear with head turned slightly to the right, right arm relaxed at side, left arm partially visible; shirt hangs loosely.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain light-gray studio background with soft, even lighting and subtle shadowing under the hem and arms.
- Image crop and framingImage cropped to show the back of the shirt from the upper neck down to mid-thigh, with space around the shirt for context.
Colors
ivory· shirt bodyblack· central graphic - cartoon figure and headline textcyan· blue doodles and outlineslight tan· tan brush/scratch marks- Back graphic - cartoon figureLarge solid black cartoon mouse-like figure printed on the upper center of the back; figure includes round ears, white eye areas, a curled tail, raised arms, and rounded feet.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- DOMREBEL
SHADY - T-SHIRT OLD WHITE