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Y La Independencia t-shirt from Lestee Co. in sand, a Mexican Independence Day outfit idea for El Grito on September 16
What to Wear for El Grito 2026 (Without the Sombrero)
You don't need a sombrero and a fake mustache to show up proud on September 16. Three outfit ideas for El Grito that work as actual clothes — plus the... Read more...
Mexico Libre Con Chisme t-shirt from Lestee Co., a funny Mexican Independence Day tee for September 16 celebrations
Mexican Independence Day vs. Cinco de Mayo: Why Everyone Gets It Wrong
No, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexican Independence Day. They're four months and 52 years apart. Here's the difference, why Americans mixed it up, and how to correct your coworker... Read more...
El Grito Tour t-shirt from Lestee Co., a Mexican Independence Day concert-tour parody tee celebrating September 16
What Is El Grito de Dolores? The Real History Behind September 16
Every September 15th, millions of people shout ¡Viva México! at the top of their lungs. Here's the story behind that shout — who Miguel Hidalgo was, what really happened in... Read more...
Which Lestee Co. Tee Are You? A Very Scientific Guide
Seven fantasy parody tees, seven personality types. A completely unscientific guide to finding the Lestee Co. design that already describes you. Read more...
Why Representation Matters: How We Choose Our Designs and Support Our Community LesTeeCo
Why Representation Matters: How We Choose Our Designs and Support Our Community
Growing up in Cicero meant Sábado Gigante on Saturday nights, cousins piling in for a carne asada, and that instant connection you felt with a stranger the moment you realized... Read more...
How to Style Your Culture: 3 Ways to Mix Traditional Prints with Modern Fits LesTeeCo
How to Style Your Culture: 3 Ways to Mix Traditional Prints with Modern Fits
Your heritage deserves more than a special occasion. In this post, we break down 3 practical ways to mix traditional prints — Ankara, block prints, Kente, and more — with... Read more...
Spanglish Style: Why Our Language is the Ultimate Fashion Statement LesTeeCo
Spanglish Style: Why Our Language is the Ultimate Fashion Statement
There's a word for the way we show up in the world — layered, bilingual, unapologetic. It's called Spanglish, and it's been the most stylish thing in our closet long... Read more...