BEARDSLEY, Aubrey - The Toilet (Artwork) Crewneck Sweatshirt: Design Description
This crewneck sweatshirt showcases the iconic illustration "The Toilet" by Aubrey Beardsley, a master of the Art Nouveau style. The design immediately captures the viewer with its intricate beauty and subtly provocative nature, hallmarks of Beardsley's work.
Visual Elements & Composition
The design features a highly stylized depiction of a female figure engaged in her toilette. The composition is dominated by flowing lines, a signature element of Beardsley's style, creating a sense of movement and elegance. Elaborate patterns, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints (ukiyo-e), adorn the background and drapery, adding to the visual richness and detail. The figure herself is elongated and stylized, emphasizing aesthetic beauty over realistic representation. The focus on intricate line work and dramatic contrast between black and white are central to the visual impact.
Representation and Meaning
The artwork represents a ritualistic moment of feminine preparation, the toilette. The image alludes to late-Victorian themes of sexuality, beauty, and decadence, hinted at through the figure's pose, the elegant surroundings, and the overall atmosphere of sensual undertones. The design’s placement on the sweatshirt allows for a prominent display of the artwork, acting as a wearable homage to Beardsley's unique artistic vision, celebrating a blend of beauty, eroticism, and a hint of the unsettling.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
