Into the Wolf’s Mouth — Tee

Description

In bocca al lupo. “Into the wolf’s mouth.” Wishing somebody plain good luck is considered a jinx in Italy, so you send them somewhere far worse instead. The reply — crepi il lupo, may the wolf die — is not optional.

It began among hunters and in the theatre, and it is still what Italians say before an exam, an audition, a surgery or a first day.

Built like an Italian opera poster: dramatic, theatrical, gold lettering and a wolf drawn to be walked into rather than escaped.

For anyone about to do something frightening. The best possible gift the week before it happens.

Two versions, one page

Choose Artwork only for the illustration on its own, or With saying to get “In bocca al lupo” drawn into the composition in its original language. Same garment either way — pick your version above.

The shirt

• Bella+Canvas 3001 · 100% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton · 4.2 oz/yd² (heather shades include a small amount of polyester)
• Unisex retail fit · side-seamed · pre-shrunk · tear-away label
• Sizes S–3XL · choose your colourway above

Printed on demand, shipped worldwide

Nothing is made until you order it. Your design is printed in the fulfilment centre closest to your address — usually within 2–5 business days — and then shipped. Flat-rate shipping: $7.95 in the US, $12.95 everywhere else. Shipping & returns.

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