“Respectfully, This Is Still Chocolate City,” set in a flowing script across the chest. DC used to be called Chocolate City. There's been a lot of gentrification, but for us, the culture is still Chocolate City.
Created by student artprentices in YEI's 2026 MBSYEP program at the YEI studio, from the prompt “Respectfully” plus something DC or Native. One of the top three concepts.
Printed on a Heavyweight Cotton Unisex T-Shirt: 6 oz/yd², 100% US cotton, relaxed fit, garment dyed for a vintage, faded look. Color: Faded Brown. Sizes S–3XL.
Produced by paid interns in the SYIP program at the YEI studio in Ward 7. Every purchase supports paid creative workforce training, apparel production experience, and entrepreneurship education for DC youth through Youth Entrepreneur Institute.
Also available as a hoodie.
“Respectfully, This Is Still Chocolate City,” set in a flowing script across the chest. DC used to be called Chocolate City. There's been a lot of gentrification, but for us, the culture is still Chocolate City.
Created by student artprentices in YEI's 2026 MBSYEP program at the YEI studio, from the prompt “Respectfully” plus something DC or Native. One of the top three concepts.
Printed on a Heavyweight Cotton Unisex T-Shirt: 6 oz/yd², 100% US cotton, relaxed fit, garment dyed for a vintage, faded look. Color: Faded Brown. Sizes S–3XL.
Produced by paid interns in the SYIP program at the YEI studio in Ward 7. Every purchase supports paid creative workforce training, apparel production experience, and entrepreneurship education for DC youth through Youth Entrepreneur Institute.
Also available as a hoodie.
