pilau – numbered edition of 50 - white
description
a limited-run heavyweight tee with some kolohe attitude, pilau brings a wild-eyed pufferfish front and center. spiny, spiral-eyed, and just slightly unhinged. lets it do what it does best.
"pilau" is a local word for something rotten, funky, or just generally off. in smell, in condition, in vibe. the name fits.
this run is limited to 50 total tees across all sizes. each shirt is individually numbered as orders are processed, and once all 50 are claimed, this exact design, colorway, and garment combination is pau, finished, done.
built from substantial heavyweight cotton with an oversized fit and structured silhouette, it's a premium tee that stays clean while the graphic does the troublemaking.
design notes: front graphic features a bold pufferfish illustration with a spiky silhouette, spiral hypnotic eye, and mildly chaotic expression. the design pairs two naming systems: Putridus, a mock-latin species-label that plays up the rotten side of pilau, and PILAU in caps below, the local word that gives the piece its attitude. clean from across the room, more going on the closer you get. finished with a woven kailua hi sleeve label and an individually assigned edition number (x of 50) printed near the lower front hem.
feel
100% cotton, 16 singles
6.5 oz heavyweight fabric
pre-shrunk structured and substantial. holds its shape, stands on its own
for reference:
• 3.0 - 4.5 oz/yd²: very light, airy
• 4.5 - 6.0 oz/yd²: standard everyday tee weight
• 6.0 - 7.5 oz/yd²: heavy tee, more structured
• 7.5 - 9.0 oz/yd²: extra heavy / “street-luxe”
fit
men's relaxed oversized fit roomier through the body with a structured drape designed to feel substantial, not clingy. for women: size down for a closer, more standard women’s fit. for a roomier or more oversized look, take your usual size
inspiration
pilau is one of those local words that says a lot fast. rotten. off. wrong in a way you can smell before you see it.
the idea for this one came from a beach walk — a big puffer had washed up and was sitting there giving me the full stink eye. that expression landed somewhere between ridiculous and genuinely unsettling. the kind of creature that seems to be in on a joke you're not.
putridus. is the mock-scientific version of the same idea: the latin name this fish would give itself on a museum placard, if it had opinions about itself, which it clearly does.
the kolohe energy is the point. not aggressive, not gross — just a little off in exactly the right
care
machine wash cold with like colors
turn inside out
tumble dry low or hang dry
shipping + returns
we ship to the u.s. + canada.
u.s.→ free
canada → CA$10 flat (duties/taxes collected by carrier)
most u.s. orders arrive in 4–10 business days; please allow up to 20 days in peak times or remote areas (incl. hawaiʻi/alaska). orders may ship in more than one box.
tracking links are emailed as each package ships. multiple items can mean multiple boxes/links.
outside the u.s.+ canada → contact us for a quote.
returns
free 30-day returns & exchanges (U.S. only) for fit, don’t-love-it, defects, or wrong items sent. items must be unused (try-on OK)and in sellable condition, with original tags attached (if applicable) and proof of purchase (order number).
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