Peter-John Gentles, student, wearing one of his own designs. This black and grey long-sleeved shirt is ideal for the male who wants to make a statement.

Keresa Arnold, Outlook Youth Writer

There's a 'Crysis' in Jamaica - a fashion 'crysis' that is threatening to take over the local T-shirt market with the use of creative poetry and arts.

The person behind this 'crysis' is a talented 14-year-old from Ardenne High School, named Peter-John Gentles.

Puzzled? Rest assured. 'Crysis' is no crisis. It is the name of the newest T-shirt line designed by Peter-John. It is so named because of the wars and other kinds of hostilities occurring around the world. The shirts are designed in collaboration with his mother, and they use the creative arts to express their thoughts and ideas about the world.

"We are trying to go for the introvert market. We wanted to come up with new styles, something deep with poetry and rhythms," Peter-John said.

Jamaican made

All the shirts are made in Jamaica. Most are centred around the theme 'Crysis', and are made mostly in ringer tees with some exceptions being made with long sleeves.

"We go for good designs and high quality. They are youthful and appeal to people with things to think about. They are unique and display the personality of persons wearing them," he said.