Bring moody drama to your stitching with this monochrome portrait of a flat-capped man in side profile, cigarette at his lips and tailoring picked out in layered greys. The short beard, peaked cap and neat line of shirt and waistcoat buttons give it the unmistakable Shelby look without relying on colour to do the work. It suits fans of period crime drama and anyone who likes character-driven embroidery with a darker, more elegant edge.
With 7 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, this design has the weight and shading to stand out best on sturdy fabrics. It would look particularly strong on the back of a black denim jacket, the chest of a heavyweight hoodie, or a canvas project bag in charcoal or slate. The black, grey and white palette keeps it smart and wearable, so it adds attitude without clashing with the garment underneath.
