The Zone in Hollywood wasn’t just a bathhouse—it was a secret 24-hour playground for gay men when bars closed and the night got darker. Cozy private rooms, neon-lit lounges, steam rooms, saunas, and even a pool made it a full sensory experience. Underneath its low-key exterior (“The Zone” in simple block letters), it pulsed with life—DJs spun, guys mingled, and the pleasures of anonymity mixed with genuine connection.
Opened in July 1991, Zone LA arrived with a zoning battle, bold defiance, and a promise of privacy. It stayed alive through crackdowns, health scares, and shifting culture—right up until the pandemic. Today, its doors are closed, but the vibe lingers in memory: a place where midnight temptation met safe, queer community, and where wearing the Zone tee is a nod to a hidden chapter of gay Los Angeles nightlife.
I use Bella + Canvas 3001 Unisex tees for all of my designs. They are a soft and light cotton. If you love another brand, please let me know and I can see if I can source it. I can also do my designs on tanks, long sleeve tees, sweatshirts, hoodies and posters. Just reach out with any custom requests and I'll gladly help you out. I do like large prints, but if you want the design scaled down, please contact me before placing an order and I can send you some mock ups.
Bella + Canvas 3001 UNISEX JERSEY SHORT SLEEVE TEE
Sizes:
Small: 18" chest/28" body length
Medium: 20" chest/29" body length
Large: 22" chest/30" body length
XL: 24" chest/31" body length
2XL: 26" chest/32" body length
3XL: 28" chest/33" body length.
Standard colors: 100% Airlume combed and ringspun cotton Fabric blends: Ash and Heather Prism colors - 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester;
