What’s the best way to start a blog on a website about t-shirts? Write an inspired piece on why t-shirts are cool? Or maybe present an historic overview of Star Trek t-shirts across the space and time continuum? Discuss print methods? Find a shirt that cross-references the most memes?

I’m going to risk a short story. I remember a trip to a thrift store, six or seven years ago. I always loved tees, so whenever I went, I ended up sniffing through male t-shirt racks, as the female ones always lacked shirts with prints. At the time, it was the best way for a Central European living on a student budget to find remarkable, one-of-a-kind t-shirts that said “Look at me! I’m smart/nerdy/into pop-culture.”

During the mentioned trip I found That Special Tee. I remember liking it at first sight. Everything fitted me – the size and the color (lemon, so brave!) – and the print was a mix of fun and wit. Naturally, I bought it, and, as you may have guessed, I still have it. That tee accompanied me during some important moments of my life. My first trip abroad, my first day at a job, even a few dates. It was a good ice-breaker, as virtually each time I wore it, someone would strike up a conversation. So when I look at that tee, aside from the original print in green I see lots of nice memories written down in invisible ink.

Nowadays it’s much simpler to buy whatever on the Internet, wherever you are. For example, I have a friend who is a Threadless-only wearer. Does that mean the days of wearing a one-of-a-kind tee are over?

Well, I’m pretty sure they aren’t! With there being hundreds, if not thousands of stores, each of them selling different designs, it is still quite possible to find That Special Tee. And even though we all know things are not supposed to make us feel more – or less – valuable, they sure as hell can sometimes create some really special memories. So, that’s what we’re here for – to help you find That Special Tee that you can cover with invisible ink.

Marta Paciorkowska