Graphic tee with indie band vibes
Thankfully unrelated to WW2 despite the slightly alarming product name, the Axis tee from Deus kind of reminds us of mid-noughties indie band merch. It has that perfect vintage graphic design energy – clean typography and a logo that could easily be from some obscure record label or underground zine. The ‘Purveyors of Possibilities’ tagline on the back is pure Deus philosophy, capturing that whole anything-can-happen mindset that makes their gear so appealing. Cut in a loose fit that's comfortable without going full-on Fresh Prince, the cotton and nylon jersey blend gives it a nice drape and means it'll hold its shape wash after wash. It's the sort of tee that’ll go perfectly with your rattiest jeans and a pint of snakebite black.
- Loose fit short sleeve tee in cotton and nylon mix jersey
- Front and back printed artwork with vintage-inspired graphics
- Garment washed for soft hand feel and relaxed appearance
- Durable jersey construction that maintains shape over time
- Loose fit short sleeve T-shirt with front and back printed art
- Cotton and nylon mix jersey fabrication
- Garment wash finish
Deus runs slightly bigger so we would recommend sizing down from your usual size. Oversized styles run two sizes bigger than your usual size.
| Size (cm): | S | M | L | XL |
| Chest | 88-92 | 93-97 | 98-102 | 103-107 |
| Waist | 78-82 | 83-87 | 88-92 | 93-97 |
| Hip | 93-97 | 98-102 | 103-107 | 108-112 |
| Across Shoulder | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 |
How to measure?
- Chest: Measure around the fullest part of your chest
- Waist: Measure at the narrowest part of your waistline
- Hip: Measure at the fullest part of your hips
What do you get when you cross a legendary surfwear entrepreneur with a serious motorcycle addiction and a healthy disregard for tribal boundaries? Well, you get Deus ex Machina – the brand that's been proving since 2006 that there's no rule saying you can't love both the roar of a café racer and the whisper of a perfect barrel.
Founded by Dare Jennings (he of iconic surf brand Mambo), Deus started life as a custom motorbike workshop and coffee house in the Sydney suburb of Camperdown. The radical idea? Instead of shoehorning people into outdoor tribes – bikers, surfers, skaters, cyclists or whatever – why not just celebrate whatever gets you fired up? Their workshop soon transformed into a ‘run-what-you-brung’ social and creative space, known locally as the ‘Temple of Enthusiasm’.
From those early days of engine oil, freshly brewed coffee and dawn raids on the Pacific Ocean, Deus has grown into a global phenomenon. Their clothing captures that same anything-goes spirit – sun-bleached graphics that look like they've survived their fair share of backroad adventures, vintage-inspired cuts that work equally well on the beach or in the workshop, and a lived-in aesthetic that’s catnip to the adventurous. Because at the end of the day, whether you’re into one particular outdoor activity or all of them – as Deus would say, ‘it's all the same juice’.
