Description
THE STORY
Leonardo da Vinci drew the Vitruvian Man around 1490 as a picture of the “ideal” human body. This design asks who got left out of that picture, and answers with DNA. Every human carries the same code, written in the same four letters. The artwork wraps the classic figure in helices, sacred geometry and lab notes, and calls it what it is: the Hue-Man Project.
It’s Afrofuturism, the tradition of imagining the future through Black culture, science and myth, from Sun Ra to Black Panther. The critic Mark Dery coined the term in 1993, but the idea was always older.
The Southern California connection
OCTAVIA BUTLER’S PASADENA
One of Afrofuturism’s greatest writers came from Southern California. Octavia E. Butler, born in Pasadena in 1947, set Parable of the Sower in a near-future SoCal and became the first science fiction writer to win a MacArthur “genius” grant. Pasadena still honors her. Read more about LA’s culture in our guide to urban wear in Los Angeles.
| Where | Why it hits |
|---|---|
| Comic-Con, San Diego | The most Afrofuturist pick in the collection. See urban wear in San Diego |
| Balboa Park museums | Science and history in one place |
| Irvine | Campus life and tech. See urban street apparel in Orange County |
| IE summers | Lightweight cotton for triple digits. See urban wear in the Inland Empire |
How to wear it
- Futurist: Black with black cargo pants, chunky sneakers and silver jewelry.
- Summer: Tropical Blue or Kelly Green with shorts and clean slides.
- Campus: Dark Heather with relaxed jeans and a backpack.
Fabric and care
Lightweight softstyle cotton that’s soft from the first wear and breathes in the heat. Wash inside out in cold water and tumble dry low.
Frequently asked questions
What does “One Blood. One Code. One Future.” mean?
Every human shares the same DNA code. The line is about unity through science and a shared future.
What is Afrofuturism?
An artistic movement that uses science fiction, technology and myth to imagine futures centered on the African diaspora. The term was coined by Mark Dery in 1993.
What colors does it come in?
Black, Navy, Dark Heather, Kelly Green and Tropical Blue, in sizes S through 3XL.
How do I contact customer support?
Email info@infinitelifelived.com for help with sizing, orders or returns.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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