Retro Mesh Shirt Graphic Design

I’m creating a men’s mesh shirt with a strong retro-vintage vibe and need a standout graphic to match. The entire piece will live in a strictly monochromatic palette, so the play of light, texture, and negative space has to do the heavy lifting... (Budget: $10 - $30 USD, Jobs: Adobe Illustrator, Graphic Design, Illustration, Illustrator, Pattern Design, Print Design, T-Shirts, Vector Design)