New Order have released a limited edition T-shirt in aid of suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM). 

Coinciding with Blue Monday – the name given to a day in January said to be the most depressing day of the year – the design features the iconic artwork from the group’s 1983 single of the same name. 

The T-shirt is available to order from January 16  until February 17, with all proceeds going towards CALM’s lifesaving work. 

Commenting on the release, legendary Factory Records graphic designer Peter Saville – who designed the group’s Blue Monday sleeve and worked on the T-shirt – said: “It’s a bit tongue and cheek launching a commemorative Blue Monday tee on Monday 16th January. But ultimately we wanted to use this as a vehicle to raise awareness and funds for CALM’s important work. 

“Whether you’re having a Blue Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, we want people to know that CALM is there for you every day if you’re struggling.”

The group added: “We are proud to be ambassadors for CALM and honoured to be using Blue Monday to help raise awareness for the brilliant work they do to support millions of people struggling with their mental health.”

“Blue Monday has been on repeat since 1983 for a generation of music lovers,” shared Campaign Against Living Miserably CEO Simon Gunning. “From the first beat of the intro, to perhaps the most iconic 12” sleeve of all time, millions of people are instantly drawn into what has rightly become one of the best-loved tracks in British music history – and that memorable opening line ‘How does it feel?’ fits perfectly into CALM’s ethos of support. 

“To have New Order and Peter Saville, to support us with such a brilliantly creative idea we will reach thousands of people with the clear message that whether it’s the middle of January or any other day, CALM is always here for you.”

The Blue Monday T-shirt is available now.