THEY CALLED IT PROGRESS.
The future arrived. Funny how much we left behind.
They Called It Progress takes a hard look at the trade-off between yesterday's freedom and tomorrow's technology. One side shows a world of road trips, vinyl records, paper maps, sunny afternoons, and life before everything needed an internet connection. The other reveals a cold digital landscape of surveillance cameras, facial recognition, drones, endless advertising, and crowds glued to their phones.
At the center stands a man caught between two worlds: the analog life we remember and the digitally monitored future we've created.
With its striking split-world composition, retro Americana imagery, dystopian cityscape, and vintage horror-inspired lettering, this design delivers a healthy dose of technological skepticism and Gen-X nostalgia.
Perfect for Gen-Xers, digital privacy advocates, technology skeptics, conspiracy enthusiasts, retro culture lovers, and anyone who remembers when being disconnected actually meant being free.
They called it progress. Nobody mentioned what we'd lose.
Product details
Bella + Canvas 3001: Soft, lightweight, fitted tee.
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
CHEST (inches) |
| XS |
27 |
16 ½ |
31-34 |
| S |
28 |
18 |
34-37 |
| M |
29 |
20 |
38-41 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
42-45 |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
46-49 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
50-53 |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
54-57 |
