Don't Complain, Baby. fitted smart-tee

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DON’T COMPLAIN, baby.

A description of what is wrong that becomes a problem when it replaces the will to act.

Not every complaint is false, and silence is not the answer. Injustice must be named. Boundaries must be drawn. Problems must be acknowledged. But complaint becomes a trap when it leaves authorship somewhere else: someone else must change, approve or repair the situation before we can begin.

We often mistake grievance for movement. Yet repeating what is wrong can quietly preserve the very position we want to escape. Transformation begins when complaint becomes intention, when the question changes from Why is this happening to me? to What can I do from here?

This piece celebrates personal agency, intentional action and the refusal to wait for permission. Name the problem. Choose your position. Take the next step.

The fitted smart-tee is available in black, white, mid grey mélange and burgundy. Statement applied in bright gold letters. Choose your colour and DON'T COMPLAIN, baby.

Part of the vol(t)age Intentional Action & Leadership archetype, inspired by the essay Trust the Process, Baby. -or- Who Said You Needed Permission?, a reflection on complaint, authorship and the choice to become an actor rather than merely a recipient of what happens. Read the full essay here.

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The Fitted Smart-tee

  • Refined fit for a waist-flattering silhouette
  • Crew neckline
  • Short rolled-up sleeves
  • Dropped shoulder sleeve with soft batwing
  • Rib trim at back hem
  • Signature Raw edge finish details

 

XS/S S/M M/L L/XL
A chest width 55 cm 57 cm 59 cm 61 cm
B length 52 cm 55 cm 58 cm 61 cm
C crew neck width 21 cm 22 cm 23 cm 24 cm

 

  • Premium soft cotton/modal fabric mix – 280 gsm gsm
  • 48% cotton – 48% modal – 4% elastane
  • Machine wash inside out at 30°
  • Wash with similar colours, use mild detergent
  • Do not tumble dry
  • Don't iron directly over the printed area

Responsibly sourced. Ethically made.
Garment responsibly sourced from Portugal.
Designed and printed exclusively and sustainably in Luxembourg at the vol(t)age atelier.

All orders are shipped from our Atelier in Luxembourg City and dispatched within 24 hours on business days. We offer FREE delivery to Luxembourg and EU countries on orders over 60 € ; to Switzerland and the rest of the world on orders over 350 €. For more information on shipping and delivery, please see Terms & Conditions

THE FITTED SMART-TEE

THE PERFECT BLEND OF REFINED AND CASUAL

Meticulously crafted from our breathable cotton-modal fabric, the new fitted smart-tee is the short-sleeved version of our best-selling fitted smart-shirt for the summer.

Soft batwing rolled-up short sleeves combined with a hem detailing at the waistline add structure and balance to the fluid fit of the top, making it the most versatile and figure flattering smart-tee yet.

This perfect balance of sartorial comfort and couture design is a must-have in every capsule wardrobe : whether paired with high-waisted pants or a flowy skirt, it delivers a polished, modern look that transitions effortlessly from day to night or from 9-5 to weekend.

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