The Steep House: Lafayette Tea & Pastry Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
A deep red long-sleeve T-shirt created for The Steep House with a detailed collection of tea, drink, and pastry illustrations across the front. The finished piece uses crisp white linework to create a warm, handcrafted design connected to the café’s Lafayette identity.
Overview
For this branded apparel piece, UNITEE developed an illustrated still-life featuring a steaming teacup, a bubble tea drink, a decorative bottle with flowers, a sliced pastry, and small macarons. The grouped arrangement presents the café’s menu offerings as one cohesive visual while giving the garment an inviting, boutique-inspired personality.
The name “The Steep House” is set beneath the artwork in widely spaced uppercase lettering, with “Lafayette, Louisiana” positioned below as a smaller location line. The clean typography balances the detailed illustration and keeps the restaurant name easy to identify from a distance.
Results
The final long-sleeve T-shirt gave The Steep House a polished merchandise piece that celebrates both its beverage menu and pastry selection. The white ink remains highly visible against the rich red fabric, while the fine linework adds detail without making the composition feel crowded.
By combining menu-inspired illustrations with clear local branding, UNITEE created a versatile garment suited for café staff, seasonal merchandise, customer sales, community events, promotional campaigns, and everyday wear.
