KEW (GARDENER) T-SHIRT

The East London Flower Collective is a new T-shirt and original print collection from Bangkok-born artist, Lisa King as well as a portrait series of UK florists, gardeners and growers – telling the stories of those who rise with the sun to bring beauty to the world’s flower markets and gardens.

A love letter to the transformative power of nature and an exploration of the delicate dichotomy between toil and beauty, it was conceived in her East London studio, where she shared space with local florists. King’s collection is a departure from her signature photographic flower portraiture – and features mixed media drawings complemented by typography and Lisa's own delicate handwritten expressions.

“The aim was to create a collection that could be worn by florists and gardeners themselves – a kind of uniform celebrating their hard work and talent”, she says.

Her tribute to these hard workers extends to the names of the pieces, which include Gardener, Jardiniere, Early Riser, and Accidental Florist. “Early Riser” with its earthy green and white Cymbidiums is framed by a handwritten list of world-famous flower markets, and dedicated to sellers. “Jardiniere”, with its bright and joyful watercolour roses is an ode to the gardener.

Made from 100% of the softest organic cotton, and printed in London in limited runs.  The fit is unisex, see our size guide.   This t-shirt is made in Bangladesh in premium 100% Indian organic cotton, in factories using renewable energy, and FairWear ethical working conditions.

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