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Our Story

I couldn't find
a shirt that
fit right.
So I built one.

Most t-shirts are built for nobody in particular. We built one for men who care how they look.

Justin Cicchetti
True Modern LLC

I started True Modern because I was tired of the compromise. Either a shirt was too boxy, too thin, or priced like a luxury item with none of the quality to back it up.

I spent months researching fabric specs, grading systems, and collar construction before sending a single email to a factory. When I finally did, I didn't ask "how much does a shirt cost?" — I sent a detailed technical spec: 60/40 cotton-poly compact jersey, 180–200 GSM, enzyme washed, pre-shrunk, with a foundation block sized for athletic builds.

That level of specificity is what separates True Modern from the dozens of other "premium basics" brands out there. We don't start with a blank and put a logo on it. We start with what the shirt should feel like, look like, and do — and work backward from there.

We're building this in public. Follow the process on TikTok, and reach out anytime.

Justin Cicchetti
Founder, True Modern LLC
Justin C.
Founder
"Most brands launch with a blank tee and a story. We started with the specs and worked backward to the story."
Step 01
The Problem
Realized that every t-shirt on the market was either too boxy, too thin, or overpriced for what it was. Decided to fix it.
Step 02
The Research
Spent months learning fabric specs, GSM ratings, grading systems, and collar construction. Built a full measurement spec before contacting any factory.
Step 03
The Partnership
Reached out to Hongyu Apparel in China with a detailed technical brief. They called it one of the most professional first-contact emails they'd received from a new brand.
Step 04
Sampling
Currently in the sampling stage. Every measurement is tested against the foundation block. We won't ship until it's exactly right.
Now
Launch 2025
The Foundation Tee drops soon. Join the list to be first.
Specificity over vagueness
We say 180 GSM compact jersey, not "premium fabric." Every claim is backed by a spec.
Fit as a philosophy
A t-shirt should look like you meant to wear it. That starts with a foundation block designed for how real bodies are shaped.
Transparency by default
We're building this brand in public. The factory emails, the sample rejections, the pricing decisions — all of it.

Ready to feel
the difference?

Shop the Foundation Tee — $35