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CAN NOT AFF ORD SHORT SLEEVE

This tee brings Christine Sun Kim’s signature mix of wit and visual language to life. Known for exploring how sound, speech, and accessibility shape communication, Kim turns the phrase “CAN NOT AFF ORD” into a bold, tongue-in-cheek statement on value and culture. The back’s minimal linework nods to her own sign language notation, giving this shirt the feel of wearable conceptual art with a punch of humor.

On the back, you’ll see a series of motion lines representing how you sign “Owe” and “Again” in American Sign Language (ASL). If you’re constantly in debt, there’s this phrase that repeats itself for me: “CAN NOT AFFORD”…like debt on repeat.

Made in Los Angeles, California
6.5 oz | 100% Cotton | Garment Dyed

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