Alex "DEFER" Kizu is a pioneering Los Angeles graffiti artist who helped define the city's original graffiti movement in the mid-1980s. Raised in Boyle Heights and a founding member of legendary crews including K2S, DEFER is known for his dynamic handstyle and a spontaneous, calligraphic abstraction of traditional letterforms that bridges street art and fine art.

This custom artwork created by Defer, draws on Tenōre's logo and Highest of the ordinary core philosophy.

The Defer Tee features a comfortable, timeless fit and a soft hand feel. Crafted from combed, ring-spun cotton, the fabric offers great recovery with a "snap-back" knit construction so it won't bag out after daily wear. Garment-dyed for rich depth of color and broken-in softness from day one.