Oily Rag: The March Edition 2026

There’s always a lot happening at Deus. March was no different, yet for this month’s Oily Rag, we turned inward. Asked a few of our own to reflect on the ideas, rituals, and distractions that shape not only their work, but the worlds they move through beyond our walls - those subtle sparks that ripple out, colouring everything around them

Until April,
The team at Deus.

Deus designer Harrison Earl transforms surfaces into stories, with his work operating in the realm of the esoteric.

What role do your graphics play in animating the stillness of a garment?

“I like to think of a blank garment as a static canvas; my role is to breathe life into it. At Deus, we have such a rich history of celebrating art on garments, and art is woven into our identity. So we don't really think of a graphic as just an 'embellishment'; more often than not it’s an intentional disruption of that stillness.

Whether it is the kinetic energy of a custom yardage pattern that changes as the fabric moves and falls when worn, or a tactile embroidery that adds physical depth to a flat jacket, we believe the art should feel like it grew out of the garment, rather than just being slapped on top of it.

A graphic that looks great as a T-shirt print for instance, doesn't necessarily translate well to being embroidered on a jacket. In fact it often won't translate at all. So by engineering art specifically for each silhouette, we aim to transform a piece of clothing into a piece of culture. To me, animating a garment means ensuring that even when it’s hanging on a rack, the graphic & garment become symbiotic and tell a unique story. It speaks to the foundation of Deus itself really: customise everything.”