Lily of the Valley by Ricky Vargas

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Style: White Standard Shirt

Size: S

This preorder is part of the Heaven or Hell design challenge.

The challenge runs until September 21st, 2026 at 12pm (noon) CST.

Lily of the Valley is a flower steeped in history and symbolism, representing the return of happiness, purity, humility, and good fortune. It has long been a popular choice for wedding bouquets, particularly among royalty, to signify innocence and sweetness, and it is often associated with the Virgin Mary. Despite these gentle and virtuous associations, Lily of the Valley is highly toxic, with every part of the plant capable of causing severe, even fatal, poisoning if consumed. This striking contradiction became the inspiration for my design.
My piece explores the tension between grace and danger, highlighting the irony that something so delicate and beautiful can also possess the power to bring about death. By juxtaposing the flower's soft, innocent appearance with its lethal nature, the design invites viewers to question how beauty can conceal hidden peril and how appearances often mask deeper, more complex truths.

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Website: rickyvargas.com

Standard Shirt

  • Unisex
  • 100% cotton
  • 5.3oz fabric
  • Rib collar
  • Classic width
  • Standard length cut
  • Taped neck and shoulders

Boxy Shirt

  • Unisex
  • 100% USA cotton
  • 6oz fabric
  • Wide rib collar
  • Wide boxy fit
  • Mid-length cut
  • Rolled forward shoulders
  • Outside stitching

Design Challenge shirts will go into the production queue after the preorder period ends. Please note any orders for shirts that are part of our Design Challenge will take longer to print and ship due to increased demand.

Production begins after the challenge ends, and orders will go out as they are completed. We are a small artist run studio that cares about your artwork and our craft. We appreciate your patience as we print all Design Challenge shirts.

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