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Specht Studio × wetheknot

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Specht Studio × wetheknot
We’ve long admired Stephanie’s work, and earlier this year, we reached out to collaborate on a project that brings together her sensibility and our design ethos. The result is a t-shirt that explores a thought-provoking idea around time — how we perceive it, and how we spend it.

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A portrait of Stephanie Specht from Specht Studio.
Stephanie Specht's portrait

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A selection of Specht Studio's self-initiated and commissioned work.
Images courtesy of Stephanie Specht.

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Stephanie, who is not only a designer but also a professor and researcher, is known for her work rooted in intuition and experimentation, creating bold, visionary design solutions with a candid simplicity. Have a look at her website or Instagram. She shared that the inspiration behind the print began with a reflection on the concept of time — and how moments that feel unproductive can still hold value. As she put it, the idea came to her during a period of so-called "wasted time", prompting the question: Was it really wasted?

Stephanie, from Specht Studio, designed this melting clock for a collaboration with wetheknot, a sustainable brand from Portugal.

From that came the phrase featured on the t-shirt: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time. While time is often measured in tangible ways — daylight, clocks, schedules — Stephanie wanted to express its more abstract, fluid nature. This led to the creation of the melting, distorted clock graphic printed on the back of the t-shirt — a visual reminder that time isn't always linear or structured.

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wetheknot x Specht Studio. A collaboration with the Belgian graphic designer Stephanie Specht around the idea of time and productivity. A Graphic t-shirt made in Portugal with 100% organic cotton.
The latest graphic t-shirt, a collaboration with Specht Studio.

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In a world that constantly demands productivity, this piece encourages the wearer to pause and embrace the present. To enjoy what you’re doing now — regardless of external pressures. In short, to find joy in a timeless moment — and, now, in a timeless t-shirt.

We’re proud to bring Stephanie’s vision to life on one of our most recognisable staples: our premium-quality t-shirt, made in Portugal from 100% organic cotton. It’s a piece that honours both collaboration and craft — and one that’s designed to last.
See also the latest reel on Instagram, narrated by Stephanie with exclusive images from this drop.

This exclusive edition is limited to just 50 pieces. Available online at wetheknot.com, or in our Lisbon shop, located in the heart of Alfama — while stocks last.

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wetheknot x Specht Studio. A collaboration with the Belgian graphic designer Stephanie Specht around the idea of time and productivity. A Graphic t-shirt made in Portugal with 100% organic cotton.

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