From the air fields of Pianosa off the island of Sardinia comes the imagined tee shirt design of the 256th Bomb Group 15th Army Air Forces.
This is a rare bird indeed and a direct homage to one of the best literary works, films and mini series of all time, Joseph Heller’s, Catch 22.
In embarking on this project I really wanted to incorporate the image of the Wolf of Rome, one of histories most iconic symbols and yet so rarely used with any sense of aesthetic. Framed within the generic layout of vintage military t-shirts, the art slides effortlessly into the period and becomes the perfect ‘what if’ piece. I enlisted the talents of UK artist Adrian McKay to realise my idea, and as the best in the business, Ade came up with this piece which Im extremely happy with. Ade has a feel for the war period and the ability to capture it perfectly, it’s not an easy thing. Font styles and negative space are all important elements in wartime art and very few can do it right, mostly it’s loaded with ‘cheese’ and the essence is lost in the kitsch, but Adrian’s execution is always awesome.
The Catch 22 tee accompanies a collection of caps, acquired by Milo Minderbender via Papa Nui and made from confiscated and repurposed Axis camouflage for use by the Syndicate with the help of a little allied ingenuity.
Sizing: see photos.
*Recommended for best fitting that tees are washed and put through the dryer to sufficiently shrink for correct WWII fitting.
This tee shirt is loopwheeled knitting fabric ! The coton Is light and a the cut is perfect !
The USS Corsica base is not far, thank you for tour fantastic quality and spirit :
You must product some others !!!
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Eric L.
Beautiful Design
The design is great, melding Italian history with American military style and a literary tribute. One run through the wash and it fits like a glove.
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Joshua R.
Catch 22 tee shirt
As always Papa has exceeded my expectations! I always await new tee shirts from Papa as not only are they well made but the design work is bar none. Thanks again for such great products!
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John
Beautifully executed, and original screen printed T-shirt
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Grant G.
CATCH 22 PIANOSA TEE
Amazing tee that looks and feels like it was printed in 1944. Looking forward to how it fades after years of washes and wear. Thanks for another beautiful design, Papa!
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Best Hat Co. on Earth
Sizing, as consistent as you could ever ask for. Quality is, like none other. Thank you Papa
Sailor Moku Utility Cap. Papa Nui x Rite Stuff collaboration.
Mr L.&.M.t.o.D.D.
Stylin' in me PaPa Hat! Waz Up Down Unde??!r from NYC!!!!
Keep 'em comin' PaPa ! Was never a hat guy BTW. But then I discovered U!
Mike Force Cap
2D P.
Hit the beach
Not every hot weather occasion warrants short shorts. Out the box the fabric on these is fantastically soft and light while being robust and just gets better with age. The side cinch buttons are a great detail for dialing in the waist an inch or two, I wish more trunks had these.
Nui Nalu Beach Shorts
2D P.
Ace piece of kit
Needed a light jacket for work and Papa delivered in spades. Fit is trim but the fabric does relax a little. Bomb proof HBT doesn’t shy away from the days when you need to put in the work. Great for warm days where you need a bit of protection from the elements without wrapping yourself in plastic or would easily serve double duty as a middle layer. Whether you are braving squalls pulling a ship pier side or just hanging on the beach when the wind kicks up, you couldn’t ask for better.
Every one needs at least one Papa Nui Boonie in their rotation. Whether your manning the .50 CAL on a PBR gliding along the Mekong or going on a beer run, before the beach... this is the hat for you! Now where is my beer bottle opener?? Papa!!
