The “CIGARETTER” T-shirt is an ode to tension — the sensual pull between addiction and pleasure, power and vulnerability. At the center, a bold collage by Paolo, drawn from his personal archive of vintage flyers, fight-night posters, and erotic iconography. Printed on washed vintage black organic cotton, the piece carries the soul of something discovered in an old suitcase — intimate, worn, and alive with story. Dominating the composition is the phrase “THE FIGHT”, screen-printed large and unapologetic. Beneath it, a discreet cigarette, followed by the words “AFTER SEX” — suggestive, raw, and intimate. Below, the date “April 15, 1985”, taken from a vintage boxing banner in Paolo's collection — anchoring the sensuality in a specific moment of nostalgia. At the hem, a stitched fabric strip overlays the print, a tactile interruption that adds depth, texture, and a handcrafted finish. The sleeves and collar are softly cut and raw-edged, lending the piece a lived-in. Light distressing and subtle rips complete the mood — effortless, suggestive, timeless.
