MONEY Blessed By God — Crimson Cherub Peace Sign Dollar Bag Oversized Urban Streetwear Graphic Tee
Blessed by God and built for the bag. The MONEY tee from Project Hood puts those two convictions on the same chest without apology — a deep crimson cherub angel in a dark halo, throwing up a peace sign with one hand and gripping a dollar-sign bag with the other, surrounded by the hollow old-English "money" letterforms above and the ornate red script "Blessed By God" below. Barbed wire on each side. Diamond sparkle shapes to the left. URBAN APPAREL.CO vertical on the right. This is the design for everyone who understands that spiritual abundance and financial ambition are not in conflict — that being blessed means the whole thing, body and bag and soul.
The MONEY Design — Hustle, Blessing, and the Theology of Abundance
The Central Figure: Deep Crimson Cherub with Peace Sign and Dollar Bag
The cherub in the MONEY design is unlike any other figure in the Project Hood catalog — rendered in a deep, saturated crimson that makes it simultaneously alarming and magnetic, a figure that doesn't blend into any background. The dark halo circles a head of curly hair above a face that communicates supreme confidence — this cherub has done the math and knows the outcome. One hand throws the peace sign: I come in peace, I mean no harm, we're good here. The other hand grips a bag with a dollar sign. Both hands tell the truth about who this figure is and what it cares about. The graphic bodysuit it wears in place of traditional robes places the figure in an unmistakably contemporary context — this is not an ancient cherub. This cherub is from right now.
Typography: Hollow "money" Old-English and "Blessed By God" Ornate Script
The word money appears at the top of the composition in large hollow display letterforms drawn from old-English and display traditions — each letter outlined without fill, the interior empty, the word present through its edges alone. The hollow treatment creates visual lightness that contrasts with the solid crimson figure below — the concept of money is outlined; the blessed cherub who holds it is solid, real, and here. At the bottom, Blessed By God appears in ornate red script with the kind of flourishes and character that belongs on a title page or a church marquee — formal, intentional, and impossible to read without understanding the statement it makes. Together the typography frames the design's argument: money, held by a divinely blessed figure, named as what it is and owned without shame.
Barbed Wire, Diamond Sparkles, and Design Environment
The barbed wire elements on each side of the MONEY design serve as environmental context markers — this cherub isn't operating in a vacuum or a heavenly register. It's in the world with fences, with boundaries, with the specific textures of urban existence that include things designed to keep people in or out. The diamond sparkle shapes on the left provide counterweight — elements of aspiration and elevation against the wire's groundedness. The URBAN APPAREL.CO credit running vertically on the right side of the composition situates the design within a specific cultural context: street-level, urban, apparel-focused, claiming the lineage of urban clothing culture while asserting a faith-grounded identity within it. Project Hood operates in that intersection with full intention.
Cultural Meaning — Blessed Abundance and the Hustle That Honors Both
The intersection of faith and financial ambition is one of the most contested territories in contemporary religious and cultural life. The prosperity gospel is real and has real critics; the idea that wanting money is spiritually suspect is also real and has real consequences for people who were told their entire lives that wanting more was ungodly. Project Hood's MONEY design doesn't take a position in that theological debate. It takes a position about the person who holds both: the blessed hustler, the person who wears a halo and carries a bag, who throws up peace signs and means it, who believes that being divinely favored and building financial security are not mutually exclusive. The crimson cherub is that person. In many Project Hood customers' stories, so are they.
Fit & Sizing
Size Chart
| Size |
Chest (in) |
Length (in) |
Sleeve (in) |
| S |
38–40 |
27 |
8.5 |
| M |
40–42 |
28 |
9 |
| L |
42–44 |
29 |
9.5 |
| XL |
44–46 |
30 |
10 |
| 2XL |
46–48 |
31 |
10.5 |
| 3XL |
48–50 |
32 |
11 |
Sizing Tip
This tee runs true to size in an oversized fit. If you prefer a more relaxed drape, size up one. Unisex sizing — fits all body types.
Product Details
Fabric & Construction
- 100% ring-spun cotton, 6 oz/yd² midweight
- Pre-shrunk jersey knit — stays true to size wash after wash
- Reinforced crew neck and double-needle stitched hems
- Printed via direct-to-garment (DTG) technology for fade-resistant, photo-quality detail
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold, inside out
- Tumble dry low or hang dry to preserve print quality
- Do not bleach or iron directly on print
Shipping & Fulfillment
- Made to order — please allow 3–5 business days for production
- Standard delivery: 5–8 business days after fulfillment
- Tracking number provided at shipment
The Mission
Blessed by God, building the bag. No contradiction. No apology. Project Hood believes you can have both — and you're supposed to.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this tee made of?
The Project Hood tee is constructed from 100% ring-spun cotton at a 6 oz/yd² midweight. Ring-spun cotton delivers a smoother, softer hand feel than standard cotton and provides the ideal surface for high-resolution DTG printing. The jersey-knit construction is pre-shrunk so it holds its shape and dimensions after washing.
Does this tee run true to size?
Yes — this tee is designed with an intentional oversized streetwear silhouette and runs true to size within that fit. For a more relaxed, deeper drape, you can size up one. Unisex sizing means it works across all body types. Refer to the size chart above for exact chest, length, and sleeve measurements.
What is the meaning of the crimson color in the MONEY design?
The deep crimson color of the cherub in the MONEY design is a deliberate departure from traditional cherub depictions, which use flesh tones, marble white, or gold. Crimson carries associations with royalty, blood covenant, divine favor, and the kind of intensity that can't be ignored or dismissed. Project Hood chose crimson for the MONEY cherub specifically to disrupt the expectation of a passive, decorative angel — this figure is active, present, and deeply saturated with meaning. The color communicates: this is serious, this is blessed, this is mine, and I've put my whole self into it.
How long does shipping take on Project Hood orders?
All Project Hood tees are made to order. Please allow 3–5 business days for production, followed by 5–8 business days for standard delivery. A tracking number is provided once your order ships so you can follow it every step of the way.
How do I care for the DTG print on my Project Hood tee?
Turn your tee inside out before washing. Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent — no bleach. Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry. Do not iron directly on the printed surface. Proper care preserves the photo-quality detail of the DTG print through hundreds of washes.
