Double 7’s

This is a black t-shirt featuring a dramatic, gothic-inspired graphic design centered on a crowned skull (with the crown in gold and a red “77” emblem on its forehead). The design is framed like the ornate gates of Hell, complete with intricate flourishes, a crescent moon, and starry night sky in the background.

The famous line “Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch’intrate”, which translates to “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here”. It captured the raw intensity: stepping into this area meant entering a relentless “hell” of nonstop action, overwhelming caseloads, and an area where crime never slept. You’d have to work harder than anywhere else—longer hours, higher risks, constant adrenaline—just to keep up. It wasn’t for the faint-hearted; it demanded total commitment, leaving “hope” for easier days at the door. This ethos lives on in designs like your t-shirt, honoring that legacy for those who know the true meaning behind the gates, that sometimes work … Or Not.