# Stereotype-Bending Shirts Make Waves with This Statement Shirt From Rooftops NYC By Ashley Noelle Lesiak | Published 2014-02-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-shirt References: [shop.nylonmag](http://shop.nylonmag.com/collections/whats-new/products/i-met-god-she-s-black-tee) & [rooftopsnyc.bigcartel](http://rooftopsnyc.bigcartel.com/) Say something astounding with this chic statement shirt and make yourself look smart and political in the process. It might not seem like it, but you can totally make a statement with a [white tee shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-tee), both style and otherwise. Put this cool piece of [semi-political fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libertas) on your flesh and watch all the reactions you get when you walk outside. Pro tip: the more upset someone gets over the message of this top, the more you should back away from them. Made by New York-based label RooftopsNYC, this intriguing statement shirt has something to say about our perceptions of divinity. It comes in white, black and a sweatshirt. The topical top has "I MET GOD, SHE'S BLACK" printed boldly on the front. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Statement Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate bold statements on clothing to capture consumer attention. - **Perception-bending Apparel:** Opportunity for clothing companies to challenge societal norms and beliefs through thought-provoking designs and messaging. - **Political Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion labels to incorporate political messaging into their conceptual design. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Incorporating bold statements on clothing is a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion brands to capture the attention of socially conscious consumers. - **Entertainment:** Creating statement clothing in movies, TV show or music videos is an opportunity for entertainment industry to push the envelope and create buzz around shows or artists. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for designers to create thought-provoking designs with political and social commentary that challenge societal norms and expectations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typography-Inspired Canadian Sweatshirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/okayok.md) - [Connection-Driven Apparel Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-to-connect-1.md) - [Tree-Planting T-Shirt Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treedom.md) - [Iconic Band Apparel Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Viral Criminal Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-can-fix-him.md) - [Collaborative PatGraphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respect-tee.md) - [Tech Enthusiast Clothing Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-enthusiast.md)