Londinium (London), 13 August 2025 – Today, Iron Imperium launches the long-awaited LEGIO XIII Tank Top, a battle-ready garment born from history, forged in fire, and powered by the union of two relentless forces: Iron Imperium’s founder and visionary, and designer Emanuele La Grotteria — a successful personal trainer, skilled heavy metal musician, and creative mind who shares the same unyielding values that define the brand.
This is more than apparel — it is a banner of allegiance to the immortal spirit of Legio XIII Gemina, Julius Caesar’s most loyal legion, the warriors who crossed the Rubicon and changed the fate of Rome forever.
A Collaboration Forged in Iron and Thunder
The LEGIO XIII Tank Top is the result of a creative pact between Iron Imperium’s founder — dedicated to merging history, mythology, and modern streetwear — and Emanuele La Grotteria, a man whose life embodies discipline, artistry, and power.
As a personal trainer, Emanuele channels peak physical performance; as a heavy metal musician, he channels raw energy and defiance; as a designer, he merges both worlds into wearable art. This partnership ignited a collection that speaks to warriors of all arenas — whether in the gym, the streets, or the stage.
Two Colors, One Purpose
The tank top comes in two battle configurations:
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Pompeian Red with Gold Side Panels — the color of victory and divine favor, echoing the standards of Caesar’s army.
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Black with Pompeian Red Side Panels — shadow and flame, for those who strike with precision from the dark.
The front bears the LEG XIII GEMINA insignia with the lion — the legion’s fierce emblem — while the back declares:
"Eatur quo deorum ostenta et inimicorum iniquitas vocat" — “Forward — where the gods and the arrogance of our enemies call us!” — the words Caesar spoke to his men before crossing the Rubicon, as recorded by Suetonius.
Performance Meets Immortality
Crafted from 100% recycled polyester with two-way stretch, moisture-wicking technology, and UPF50+ protection, the LEGIO XIII Tank Top is engineered for battle in the heat of competition or the pulse of the city. Designed for both performance and street style, it is an armor that moves with you.
The Launch
The LEGIO XIII Tank Top officially launches today, 13 August 2025, marking the modern rebirth of Caesar’s most legendary legion. This is not a piece of clothing. It is a call to arms.
Stand with the XIII. Answer the call of the gods.
