A staple for your wardrobe. When you wear 'Always Was Always Will Be', you're recognising that First Nation people have occupied and cared for this country for over 65'000 years. We are proud and grateful to have Carla Scotto's artwork feature in this collection.
Once it's gone, it's gone so don't miss out.
Matchy match with your family! Kids tee also available in the Ltd. edition blue dip dye 'Always Was, Always Will Be'.
- 100% cotton jersey tee.
- Mid-weight, 220gsm.
- Limited Ed. dip-dyed blue & butter colour combo.
- 'Always Was Always Will Be' message screen printed on left chest in the shape of the Aboriginal flag.
- Dip-dyed 'Always Was' design also comes in kids sizes.
- Bulk orders are also available for this product.
- Clothing The Gaps tee made ethically China.
We are proud and grateful to have Carla Scotto's artwork feature in this collection. 'Always Was, Always Will Be' artwork was donated by the talented, Carla Scotto. Read more here.
This tee is a boxy fit. Refer to size chart for measurements. Gender inclusive sizing from XS-7XL.
Find your deadly fit, see our size chat above the 'add to cart' button.
This product is Ally Friendly.
Ally friendly merch is for everyone.
When we see non-Indigenous people wearing our designs, we feel proud that they are repping our merch and culture.
When we see Aboriginal designs in the world, it means Indigenous people are not invisible in the landscape.
But, purchasing from Aboriginal brands, businesses and wearing Indigenous designs alone is surface-level allyship. There needs to be more commitment than just buying from Aboriginal brands and businesses.
Wearing Aboriginal design is not dismantling a system that oppresses Indigenous people. Allies need to do more and learn more. Wearing our tees is a great starting point. We have equipped you with our merch and some of the educational content to go with them. We want you to go out in the world, have these important conversations and find ways to do more and support more.
The full phrase "Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal Land" can be traced back to the Aboriginal land rights movement in far-western New South Wales.
The late Barkandji man Uncle William Bates is credited with leading the rallies that birthed the cry, which is now ubiquitous at Aboriginal civil rights rallies.
The phrase came from a conversation in which Uncle William said to his father, "it's not your land anymore, whitefellas own it".
Uncle Jim Bates replied: "No, they only borrowed it; it always was, and always will be Aboriginal land."
Source: ABC News 30/4/2021
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Cute! Size is perfect. I love the boxy shape. It hides a few lumps and bumps!
Great quality and fit
I love this tee, the colours are so nice and the fit is great! It’s my second CTG tee and just like my last one the quality is amazing!
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The tee is a lovely weight, feels like such good quality, and the boxy crop is so cute and flattering. Love the dip-dye look! :)
So they say we stole this land, Briggs says the children came back, I would like to think we only borrowed it and will give it back to the DreamTime Asp but I wish we left it better than we found it.
Seamless ordering process and quick delivery. Will purchase from Clothing The Gaps again.
Great service and communication. Also glad that I've made the connection with you guys because the news emails have alerted me to issues that I was unaware of.
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