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Released: August 14, 2024
See Into the Trees
Tier 3

The Cure 'A Forest' (1980) Fan Art Tee

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Robert Smith would be disgusted with this. Not enough bright colors.

About this Design: This The Cure tee is the A Forest shirt, "see into the trees" in dark and less dark, the way the song sounds.

Color: White
Size: S

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Color: White
Size: S

The Cure 'A Forest' (1980) Fan Art Tee design reference background & notes

The band
The Cure
The song
"A Forest," 1980, from the album Seventeen Seconds
The line on this shirt
"Come closer and see, see into the trees, find the girl, while you can"
Written by
Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Matthieu Hartley and Lol Tolhurst
The chart
UK #31, the band's first single to chart at all
Live
their most-played song ever, well past 1,200 performances
Lately
re-recorded in 1990 after the master tape went missing; used in The Penguin in 2024

What is "A Forest" by The Cure about?

Robert Smith has told it two ways. One: a childhood dream of being lost in the woods, chasing a girl who isn't there. Two, in a later interview, with a straight face: "It's just about a forest."

Why is "A Forest" so important to The Cure?

It was the moment the band stopped being a scrappy post-punk trio and found the sound, that bass line and the drum machine feel, that the next forty years were built on. It closes a lot of their shows for a reason.

PRODUCT FEATURES

Fabric

100% cotton, pre-shrunk.

Sport Grey is 90% cotton / 10% polyester. Ash Grey is 99% / 1%. Heather colors are 50% cotton / 50% polyester.

Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170–180 g/m²).

Fit and build

Classic unisex fit. Relaxed through the body, not boxy.

Tubular fabric, open-end yarn.

Taped neck and shoulders. Double seam at the sleeves and bottom hem.

Print

Printed directly onto the shirt with water-based inks that soak into the cotton fibers rather than sitting on top.

The print stays soft and flexible, does not crack, and holds fine detail and full color.

Non-toxic, vegan inks; the process uses no wastewater.

Care and sizing

Wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low.

True to size. Check the Size Guide before ordering: no returns or exchanges for size.

Sizes S to 2XL.

Product F.A.Q.

How do you keep prices so low? Is this just more low-quality crap?

There’s no doubt: the interwebs are lousy with $8 tees printed on cellophane from the same place that makes everything Temu sells. Ours are 100% pre-shrunk cotton (a few colors, like Sport Grey and the heathers, are cotton/poly blends), and midweight – a solid 5.0–5.3 oz, which means they’re sturdy, soft, comfortable, and don’t feel like you’re wearing a box on one hand - or the scratchy tissue from the box on the other. Think of these as the classic tee: relaxed through the body, but not boxy, getting better with each wash. But no, it’s not a $105 designer tee to wear on the red carpet, ya prima donna.

Our secret for keeping prices low? Simple: We’re not robber barons. We’re a small company trying to do something cool. We have to make a living but we don’t have to make a killing, so we keep our margins really thin, our marketing and operations smart but inexpensive, and hope you’ll join us for the ride.

How do I make my T-Shirt last as long as possible?

Time to let your OCD shine, my friend! With every, single wash, flip that baby inside out, use cold water regardless of the shirt color, and tumble dry slow and low. Or ignore it all and throw it in with all your other stuff (we know you’re gonna). What do we care? We’re not your mom. But just so you know, she says that if you want the print to stay crisp longer, the inside-out thing is the way to go. She also says, “Hi.”

Can I return or exchange my order?

That's a no go, friend. Limited Time Pricing makes it impossible for us to make this one work (every tee is printed to order just for you, so there's no rack of spares to swap it for, and a shirt coming back is a shirt nobody else can buy). Unfortunately, we don't accept returns or exchanges for size or preference. Please, for the love of all that's holy and unholy, use the Size Guide before ordering.

What if my item has a defect?

That would suck and be rare - but it happens. If there's a manufacturing defect or misprint, email us within 5 days of delivery with a photo. We'll replace or refund it.

Can I change or cancel my order after purchase?

Sorry, Charlie. Once you click that buy button, Pandora down in fulfillment ain't never gonna get everything back in the box. But for real, we can't change or cancel your order once you've submitted it. Double-check everything before you checkout. Have you checked our Size Guide?

How long does shipping take?

Most orders arrive 3–8 business days after processing (which takes about 1-3 days). During holidays, allow us some additional time, just in case. But real talk, most of the time, you'll get the goods in 4-5 days. Just don't be disappointed if it's more than that.

What's with your sizing? Are your products unisex?

Yes...for now. To keep prices low, this is how we make it work. The great news though is we pick apparel that fits comfortably on everyone. You just have to size it right. Which means, and we know you've had to hear it a few times now but some people still ain't listening: Check 👏 the 👏 Size 👏 Guide on each product page.