CHASING THE STARS — Y2K Future Starburst Graphic T-Shirt

For a fitted look, order your normal size. For a baggy, oversized fit, size up one.

Keep your eyes up and keep moving. The CHASING THE STARS tee builds a clean futurist layout — a teal barcode wave rippling across the chest, fine-line sparkle starbursts, and bold outline type reading STREETWEAR, FUTURE and CHASING THE STAR. It is minimal, optimistic and forward-leaning, a piece for the ones who are building toward something bigger.

The CHASING THE STARS Graphic — Streetwear / Future

The Barcode Wave

A teal barcode-style wave of vertical bars ripples horizontally across the center, fine-line multi-point starbursts sit upper-right and lower-left, and bold hollow outline type spells STREETWEAR and FUTURE up top with CHASING THE STAR anchoring the lower half. The centerpiece is a long teal wave built from vertical barcode bars that rise and fall like a sound graph or a horizon line. It reads clean, technical and hopeful — motion frozen mid-climb. Against the open garment the teal feels calm and futuristic, the quiet anchor that the type and sparkles orbit around.

Fine-line sparkle starbursts mark the upper-right and lower-left like waypoints, while bold hollow outline type stacks STREETWEAR and FUTURE across the top and CHASING THE STAR across the base. The all-outline lettering keeps it airy and modern so the teal wave stays the hero.

The Color and Typography

This is a teal-and-outline print — a calm teal barcode wave against clean black outline type and fine-line sparkles. The minimal, airy palette reads futuristic and optimistic against the open garment. Printed full-front with high-opacity DTG ink so the wave bars, outline letters and sparkle lines stay crisp wash after wash.

The bold hollow outline lettering — STREETWEAR, FUTURE and CHASING THE STAR — carries the type with an airy, blueprint feel, while the fine-line starbursts add the sparkle that turns a clean layout into an aspirational one.

Why CHASING THE STARS Hits Right Now

Barcode waves, outline type and minimal futurist layouts are a rising streetwear look, and a CHASING THE STARS message reads positive, broad and easy to wear daily. The teal-and-outline palette photographs clean and stops the scroll — built to travel.

Engineered Print Execution

The teal-and-outline artwork is printed direct-to-garment with high-opacity ink calibrated to keep the barcode wave, outline lettering and sparkle lines crisp without bleeding. On white the artwork reads its boldest; on light steel it sits muted and retro; on black it pops with high-contrast, night-out energy.

Premium Ringspun Construction — Built to Last

6.1 oz Ring-Spun Cotton

The CHASING THE STARS tee is built on a mid-weight 6.1 oz 100% ring-spun cotton body — real structure and a soft, broken-in hand that gets better every wear. Ring-spun cotton twists the fibers into a smoother, stronger yarn, which means a softer feel against the skin and a cleaner surface for the print to render on. This is a proper graphic tee, not a thin fast-fashion blank.

Material and Fabric Specifications

Made with sustainably sourced, USA-grown cotton, the tee is finished with details that hold up to daily rotation. The Light Steel colorway is a 90% cotton / 10% polyester blend for its heathered tone; White and Black run 100% ring-spun cotton.

• 6.1 oz mid-weight ring-spun cotton
• 100% ring-spun cotton (Light Steel: 90% cotton / 10% polyester)
• Made with sustainably sourced, USA-grown cotton
• Double-needle stitching throughout for durability
• Coverseamed neck with a lay-flat collar that holds its shape
• Shoulder-to-shoulder tape for structure
• Tear-away label for tagless comfort
• Bold full-front DTG print calibrated to hold color and detail

Unisex Fit — Fitted or Baggy, Your Call

The CHASING THE STARS tee runs as a true unisex fit that works across body types. Want it fitted and clean? Order your normal size. Want that oversized streetwear silhouette with the print sitting wide across the chest? Size up one. The cut is the foundation of the look, so dial the proportions to the fit you are after.

Size Chart

Available S through 5XL. Measurements below are approximate, in inches. Order your normal size for a fitted look, or size up one for a relaxed, oversized fit.

Size Range and Colors

The CHASING THE STARS tee ships in three core colorways across the full S-5XL range — a clean White that makes the print pop hardest, a soft heathered Light Steel for a muted retro feel, and a deep Black for high-contrast, night-out energy.

How to Style the CHASING THE STARS Tee

The Oversized Streetwear Fit

For the boldest look, size up one and pair it with baggy or wide-leg denim, cargos, or track pants. Finish with chunky retro sneakers and let the tee sit loose and wide — this is the silhouette the design was built for.

The Clean Fitted Look

Order your true size for a sharper, modern read. Tuck it into straight-leg denim or fitted trousers and keep the footwear clean. The print still does all the talking, just with a more tailored frame around it.

The Everyday Rotation

Thrown on with joggers or shorts, this becomes the go-to graphic tee in your rotation — comfortable, bold, and instantly recognizable. It is the piece people compliment without you trying.

Layering and Pairing

Throw a windbreaker, denim jacket, flannel, or hoodie over it when it cools down and let the print peek through. It pairs naturally with caps, beanies, and chunky sneakers — lean into the Y2K futurist streetwear energy and let the whole fit tell one story.

Project Hood — The Brand Behind the Tee

Why This Design Is in the Drop

Project Hood builds streetwear that actually means something — pieces with a story, a culture, and a standard behind them. The CHASING THE STARS tee carries that into Y2K futurist streetwear territory: real attitude, real energy, made for people who live in their clothes and want them to say something. It is the statement piece that still feels like now.

Made to Order, Built Right

Every CHASING THE STARS tee is printed to order on a 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton body with a high-opacity DTG print and double-needle construction. Made to order means no overstock and no waste — your tee is printed specifically for you after you check out. Premium quality at an honest, direct price.

What Sets Project Hood Apart

• Real garment weight — 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton, not a thin fast-fashion blank
• Bold high-opacity prints calibrated to hold detail wash after wash
• Made to order — printed just for you, no overstock, no waste
• Premium quality at an accessible, direct price point
• Streetwear with a story — culture and meaning behind every drop

Care Instructions

Machine wash cold, inside out, on a gentle cycle with mild detergent and no bleach. Tumble dry low or lay flat. Do not iron directly on the print. Washing inside out is the single most effective step for keeping the print sharp for the long haul.

Direct Pricing

Project Hood sells direct, which keeps the CHASING THE STARS tee at an honest $25.97 — premium ring-spun cotton and a bold print without the retail markup. Every tee is made to order and printed just for you after checkout.

CHASING THE STARS — Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CHASING THE STARS design represent?

The CHASING THE STARS tee is a Y2K futurist print — a teal barcode wave, fine-line sparkle starbursts and bold outline STREETWEAR, FUTURE and CHASING THE STAR type. It turns forward momentum and ambition into a clean, optimistic streetwear statement graphic.

What is the CHASING THE STARS tee made from?

It is made from a mid-weight 6.1 oz 100% ring-spun cotton (Light Steel is 90% cotton / 10% polyester), using sustainably sourced, USA-grown cotton, with double-needle stitching, a coverseamed lay-flat collar, and a tear-away label for tagless comfort.

How does the CHASING THE STARS tee fit and what sizes are available?

It is a true unisex fit available in S through 5XL. Order your normal size for a fitted look, or size up one for an oversized streetwear silhouette.

What colors does it come in?

Three colorways — White, Light Steel, and Black. White makes the print pop hardest, Light Steel gives a muted heathered retro feel, and Black delivers high-contrast, night-out energy.

Is the CHASING THE STARS tee unisex?

Yes. The cut is a true unisex fit that works across all body types. Order your normal size for a fitted look or size up one for a relaxed, oversized fit.

Will the print crack or fade over time?

Not with proper care. Wash cold, inside out, on low heat with no bleach, and the high-opacity DTG print holds its detail through many washes.

How long does shipping take and what is the return policy?

Each tee is made to order, so processing takes 2-5 business days while it is printed, with standard U.S. shipping running 5-10 business days after that. Because every tee is printed specifically for you, all sales are final and we do not accept returns or exchanges — but if your order arrives defective, misprinted, or incorrect, we will make it right at projecthood.us@gmail.com.

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