DEPRESSION — Y2K Theatre Mask Graphic T-Shirt

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

It creeps in quietest when you stop doing the things you love. The DEPRESSION tee stacks three lilac theatre masks down a grid, sets a chained smiley and a sunglasses face to the side, drops a flatline waveform across the middle and the line WHEN YOU STOPING THE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE underneath. Honest, grungy and built to start a conversation.

The DEPRESSION Graphic — When You Stop The Things You Love

The Three Masks

Three lilac theatre masks stack down a lilac grid at the left, DEPRESSION (((XXXXX))) and a diagonal hatch square fill the center, a lilac sunglasses face box and a chained lilac smiley sit at the right, and a flatline waveform over WHEN YOU STOPING THE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE anchors the base. The centerpiece is a column of three identical lilac theatre masks, faces slack and downturned, stacked down a lilac grid like frames of the same low mood repeating. It reads honest, grungy and a little haunting. The pale lilac fill pops soft against the open garment.

DEPRESSION (((XXXXX))) and a diagonal hatch square fill the center, a lilac sunglasses face box and a chained smiley sit at the right, and a flatline waveform over WHEN YOU STOPING THE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE anchors the base. The mix of masks, type and flatline gives it a true grunge-poster build.

The Color and Typography

This is a lilac print on white — pale-lilac masks, smiley and grid with black outline type. The soft-lilac-on-white mix reads honest and grungy against the open garment. Printed full-front with high-opacity DTG ink so the masks, smiley and type stay crisp wash after wash.

The DEPRESSION (((XXXXX))) wordmark and the WHEN YOU STOPING THE THINGS THAT YOU LOVE line carry the message, while the three theatre masks, chained smiley, sunglasses face and flatline waveform add the grunge framing.

Why DEPRESSION Hits Right Now

Theatre masks, chained smileys and flatline waveforms are a strong streetwear look, and a depression, things-you-love message reads honest, broad and easy to wear. The lilac palette photographs soft and stops the scroll — built to travel.

Engineered Print Execution

The lilac artwork is printed direct-to-garment with high-opacity ink calibrated to keep the masks, smiley and outline type 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 DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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 grunge 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 DEPRESSION tee carries that into Y2K grunge 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 DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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.

DEPRESSION — Frequently Asked Questions

What does the DEPRESSION design represent?

The DEPRESSION tee is a Y2K grunge print — three lilac theatre masks on a grid with a chained smiley, a sunglasses face, a flatline waveform and the line about stopping the things you love. It turns an honest mental-health moment into a soft streetwear statement graphic.

What is the DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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 DEPRESSION 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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