W.E.B. Du Bois “The Honor Was Harvard’s” Heavyweight Tee

This is not a lightweight basic tee. The design sits on a substantial Shaka Wear heavyweight shirt with the roomy, relaxed feel of a true 1990s streetwear silhouette.

The front features W.E.B. Du Bois with the attributed quote, “The honor, I assure you, was Harvard’s.” The artwork was designed with a vintage archival feel—portraiture, historic typography, and collegiate detail brought together as a cultural statement piece rather than a novelty graphic.

The shirt itself is equally intentional. It is soft, comfortable, oversized, and cut with a slight drop shoulder and boxier profile. The heavyweight cotton gives the graphic presence while still feeling easy enough for everyday wear. It can be worn loose, layered, tucked, or styled as the central piece of an outfit.

Made from 100% USA cotton at 7.5 oz / 245–255 GSM, it is constructed for structure and durability without sacrificing comfort. Reinforced stitching, a stretch-resistant collar, shoulder-to-shoulder neck tape, and substantial hems give it the finish of a shirt meant to stay in rotation.

Details

• 100% USA cotton
• Heavyweight 7.5 oz / 245–255 GSM fabric
• Oversized, relaxed fit
• Slight drop shoulder
• Soft, substantial hand feel
• Sizes S–7XL
• 16 singles yarn count
• Shoulder-to-shoulder neck tape
• Double-needle stitched neck
• 1" double-needle stitched sleeve and bottom hems
• 1" stretch-proof neck collar
• Forward-thrust shoulder seam for a more comfortable neck fit
• Quarter-turned construction to eliminate the center crease
• Heather Grey: 90% USA cotton / 10% polyester
• Charcoal Grey: 50% USA cotton / 50% polyester

A heavyweight cultural tee with the feel, scale, and presence to match the statement printed on it.