Mule EarsBig Bend Forever · Tee

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Mule Ears Peaks · Big Bend NP, TXApril 2024
Big Bend Forever — Mule Ears Tee
Plate · twin spires above the desert floor · printed on garment-dyed back panel
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At that distance the two spires flatten against each other and the name stops needing an explanation.
— From the field, Big Bend
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Color: Ivory
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29.2296°N · 103.3518°W
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All items are final sale. If your order arrives damaged or misprinted, contact support@shutterandwing.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right.

Size guide

Hats & caps — One size fits most. Adjustable closure.

T-shirts — S 18″ / M 20″ / L 22″ / XL 24″ / 2XL 26″ / 3XL 28″ chest, laid flat.

Hoodies — S 20″ / M 22″ / L 24″ / XL 26″ / 2XL 28″ / 3XL 30″ chest, laid flat.

The Encounter · Big Bend NP, TX · April 2024

Far enough off the road that you shoot them long, and at that distance the name stops needing an explanation.

The Mule Ears sit far enough off the road that you end up shooting them long, and at that distance the two spires flatten against each other and the name stops needing an explanation. Presumably that's how they got it, before anyone was writing things down.

They're what's left over. Two dacite plugs from the Chisos volcanic complex, roughly forty million years old, and the desert spent all that time wearing down everything softer around them until only the hard cores were standing.

— From the field, Big Bend
The Mule Ears, twin dacite spires of the Chisos volcanic complex rising above the Chihuahuan Desert, Big Bend National Park, Texas
Mule Ears · Big Bend NP, Texas
Mule Ears Peaks · Big Bend NP, TX
29.2296°N · 103.3518°W
Map of Mule Ears Peaks · Big Bend NP, TX
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Field staple

Big Bend Forever — Mule Ears Tee

A clean everyday base layer that keeps the original wildlife frame readable at first glance.

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The Mule Ears sit far enough off the road that you end up shooting them long, and at that distance the two spires flatten against each other and the name stops needing an explanation. Presumably that's how they got it, before anyone was writing things down.

They're what's left over. Two dacite plugs from the Chisos volcanic complex, roughly forty million years old, and the desert spent all that time wearing down everything softer around them until only the hard cores were standing. This one is part of the Big Bend Forever series, that original frame rendered as a park poster.

  • 6.1 oz/yd² ring-spun 100% cotton (Comfort Colors heavyweight)
  • Garment-dyed, ivory colorway
  • Relaxed everyday fit
  • Rib collar, twill-taped shoulders
  • Sizes S through XXXL
  • Made to order, so give it about a week before it ships

For the person who watches for the shape on the horizon before the sign gets there.

Studio Notes

Each piece starts as a photograph from the field — a specific encounter, a specific animal. The image gets stripped back into artwork built to hold at apparel scale. Readable at a distance. Worth a closer look.

Production

Printed and assembled to order through a dedicated production partner using quality blanks. The catalog stays small by design — fewer pieces, better work.

Shipping & Returns

All orders are made to order with a 5–7 business day production window. Standard shipping typically arrives 5–8 business days after production.

All items are final sale. If your order arrives damaged or misprinted, contact support@shutterandwing.com within 14 days of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right.

Size Guide

T-Shirts (Heavyweight Pocket Tee)

S: 18" chest, 28" length
M: 20" chest, 29" length
L: 22" chest, 30" length
XL: 24" chest, 31" length
2XL: 26" chest, 32" length
3XL: 28" chest, 33" length

Hoodies (Heavyweight Pullover)

S: 20" chest, 27" length, 34.5" sleeve
M: 22" chest, 28" length, 35.5" sleeve
L: 24" chest, 29" length, 36.5" sleeve
XL: 26" chest, 30" length, 37.5" sleeve
2XL: 28" chest, 31" length, 38.5" sleeve
3XL: 30" chest, 32" length, 39.5" sleeve

Hats & Caps
One size fits most. Adjustable snapback closure.

Measurements are approximate. Laid flat, chest measured pit-to-pit.