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YEMA STL SS PKT Tee in Kibera Blue featuring Captain Giraffe logo pocket detail and summer design
Back view of Kibera Blue pocket tee showing YEMA embroidery logo on cotton construction

YEMA STL SS PKT TEE IN KIBERA BLUE

$80.00

YEMA STL SS PKT Tee in Kibera Blue | Ethiopian Heritage Pocket Tee

A t-shirt for anyone who knows that summer vibes carry heritage. The YEMA STL SS PKT Tee brings Shark Town Love energy to everyday wear with the Captain Giraffe pocket detail, YEMA embroidery on back, and the kind of Kibera Blue that honors community, resilience, and warm days spent building what matters.

This is the tee that proves pocket details make the difference. Pure cotton construction, Captain Giraffe at chest level, and the kind of presence that says you're here to move through summer on your own terms. "STL" stands for Shark Town Love—a reminder that heritage lives wherever community gathers to claim space together.

What Makes It Yours:

  • Captain Giraffe logo pocket detail on front—YEMA's iconic mascot positioned perfectly at chest
  • YEMA embroidery logo on back—signature branding that announces heritage
  • Kibera Blue colorway—honoring the vibrant Nairobi neighborhood where co-founder Yema Khalif grew up
  • 100% cotton construction—soft, breathable, built for summer comfort
  • Short sleeve with pocket—functional detail that elevates basic tees
  • Summer vibes design—perfect for warm weather without sacrificing meaning
  • Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • Fit note: runs generous, women size down one size

The Story Behind the Stitch

"STL" means Shark Town Love—a philosophy that says heritage lives wherever people gather to claim space, build community, and refuse to be invisible. The Captain Giraffe on this pocket isn't just decoration—it's declaration. Stand tall, see far, move with grace, and bring love to every town you call home.

Kibera Blue honors the Nairobi neighborhood where co-founder Yema Khalif grew up—one of Africa's largest informal settlements and a community defined by resilience, creativity, and the refusal to be defined by circumstances. This colorway brings that energy: bold, vibrant, unapologetic. Every YEMA piece carries heritage forward while making room for whoever's brave enough to reach for it.

How to Wear Your Reign:

  • Style with shorts for classic summer cool with Ethiopian heritage
  • Pair with jeans when you need a step up from basic tees
  • Rock alone when the Captain Giraffe pocket is statement enough
  • Layer under open shirts when you want the pocket detail visible
  • Keep in rotation for days when comfort and meaning both matter

Claim Your Summer

Real style doesn't take vacations from heritage. The most confident people know that warm weather doesn't mean abandoning who you are—it means finding lighter ways to carry the same weight. This tee proves that pocket details and cultural pride aren't separate aesthetics; they're the same commitment to showing up fully, even in summer.

Made with purpose. Worn with intention. Designed in Tiburon, California by immigrant founders who believe that everyone deserves clothing that honors community—pieces that carry Kibera's resilience, Shark Town's love, and the Captain Giraffe's reminder to stand tall wherever you land. A portion of proceeds supports education for children in Kenya and Ethiopia—because claiming your reign means building community for others too.

Product Specifications:

  • Captain Giraffe logo pocket detail on front
  • YEMA embroidery logo on back
  • Kibera Blue colorway
  • 100% cotton
  • Short sleeve with pocket
  • Summer vibes design
  • Available sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
  • Fit: runs generous, women size down one size

Bold designs for the brave. If you're here, you belong.

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