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T-shirts are a proven way to make a provocative statement – but which are the most iconic – and what do they say about the humble wearer?
It’s not often that a whole new piece of clothing appears, which is what happened with the t-shirt 40 years ago. When James Dean and Marlon Brando sported T-shirts as outerwear, it was a faux par and seen as bad as wearing underpants over trousers. Iconic photos of the American GI during WWII filtered back and in an instant, Hollywood transformed how the garment was worn and attitudes towards the T-shirt changed. Over the years the t-shirt was approximated as a walking billboard, advertising the wearer’s affiliations or views, or simply what was the latest fashion.
Nowadays the t-shirt is used in many provocative, innovative and controversial ways, whether it’s a social statement or boosting a rock bands merchandise sales – its uses are endless. But what do different t-shirts say about the people who wear them?
Frankie Say Relax T-shirt
Another 80s phenomenon, originally designed by Katharine Hamnett but appropriated by Frankie Goes To Hollywood they became ubiquitous in the UK during the summer of 1984, mainly because the BBC banned the song on radio and the ‘terribly rude’ video on TV. This just increased the bands sales and their bad boy credentials. People buy these t-shirts less for the original political reason, more to get dressed up like 80s freaks for fancy dress parties.
What it says about the wearer: Hey, I remember the 80s, its all about being ironic mmm’kay? Great t-shirt though. Currently the latest celebrity fad, with one of the Olsen twins ‘spotted!’ wearing one in the celeb mags.
Hitler European Tour T-shirt
A mock up with colour map of Hitler’s European Tour 1939-45, or as its better known, World War 2, with dates in England cancelled. Is this a bit close to the bone, considering the horror of the Holocaust? I guess this all depends on the nature of the person wearing it, as people wear t-shirts with some mighty strange designs – but may be it could be appropriated by Nazi scum who may mis-understand the message, which ultimately is of Hitler’s failure to beat the civilised world.
What it says about the wearer: Hey, I’m controversial!
Brigade Rosse T-shirt
The Red Army Faction, a Marxist-Leninist group whose aim was to separate Italy from the Western Alliance. An ultra-leftist group the Red Brigades left its mark on the Italian political scene of the 1970s and 1980s, rising from the student protest movement of the late 1960s advocated violence in the service of class warfare and revolution and the group’s attacks targeted symbols of “the establishment” such as unionists, politicians and businessmen. Phew, heavy stuff, but not too much for The Clash’s Joe Strummer who was a staunch supporter, and thus was seen wearing the tee on stage.
What it says about the wearer: I like The Clash. Its one of those tees that has a hidden ‘layer’, in that the wearer wears it on the understanding that only true Clash fans will recognise the depth of their fandom. I’m pretty sure they don’t support The Red Army Faction.
Wham Choose Life T-shirt
Another 80s retro tee designed by Katharine Hamnett originally the slogan came from a Buddhist exhibition, but was used in the early 80s and directed towards suicide and drug addiction, but nicked by Wham for their uber-camp “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” video.
What it says about the wearer: Originally I guess its all about positivity, but again these days it’s all about the fancy dress party. GO-GO!
So there you are, a snapshot of some of the t-shirts doing the rounds on the internet, if there’s one thing you can say about t-shirt wearers it’s that they are always individual, and nothing is taboo if it’s on the front of your chest!
Here’s a quick look at the current top ten best sellers online (this information has been taken from the 8ball web store).
1. Goonies Girls Tshirt – Never Say Die Jr
2. Hitler European Tour 1939-45 tshirt
3. Anchorman Tshirt-Sex Panther
4. Sonic Youth Tshirt – Goo
5. Thin Lizzy Logo t shirt – Black
6. 24 – Bauer CTU T-Shirt
7. Frankie Goes To Hollywood Girls Tshirt – Relax
8. Frankie Goes To Hollywood Tshirt – Relax
9. Beatles T-Shirt – Drum & Bass
10. A-Team Tshirt – Bullets Logo
Richard Flanagan is the managing director of 8ball . 8ball are based in the United Kingdom but sell all over the world via the internet. Rich doesn’t have a favorite t-shirt as he loves so many but he currently has a passion for t-shirts.
May
02
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Apr
25
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Apr
18
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Apr
18
last year during school i gave blood and it was like at the end of that day. so when i was done i went to get my tshirt and they didnt have my size so they wrote my name down. and now its next school year and i still dont have my shirt and they were really cool is there some way i could get it or not. Should i email them or what.
Mar
25
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Mar
21
Quick! What are you wearing right now? No this is not one of those questions; it is posed merely to elicit a very likely response: because if you are reading this lounging at home right now, you are very likely to be dressed in a T shirt, whether you are male or female. If there is one item of clothing that anyone and everyone has in their closet it is the ubiquitous Tee. So how did this most omnipresent form of attire come into being? Well it is widely believed that the Tshirt design was originally fashioned to be a form of innerwear and the story goes that t shirts first became popular during World War I when American soldiers noticed their European counterpartsâ?? cool and comfortable cotton undershirts when they were forced to bear with their less practical and more sweaty woolen uniforms. The other theory for the origin of the t-shirt design is also ascribed to the men at arms, the US navy prescribed a “light undershirt” to be worked around the year 1913, and this item was described as a garment having “elastic collarette on the neck opening, called “crew neck”. However, it was still used chiefly as innerwear till the 50s. What finally made the T shirt come out of the closet (and into all of ours) and the reason it was finally perceived as seemly to be worn even without an outer shirt is another story. Widely believed to have really made the T shirt mainstream is the unforgettable and iconic portrayal of the Rebel without a Cause by heartthrob James Dean in the 1955 classic film. It is James Dean that is credited with making the tee a contemporary symbol of youth, and rebellious youth to be particular. Whatever the provenance of the Tee shirt, it is now probably the most popular and the most versatile item of clothing, so that the t shirt can be anything from grunge and slouchy to elegant and smart. There are tie and dye tshirts, batik tshirts, , plain tshirts, psychedelic tshirt, striped, pattered, distressed, the list goes on and on. Amazingly enough, there are many websites today holding contests. There are cash prizes amongst others for the winners. Itâ??s a great way for budding designers to gain repute. T shirts are increasingly used to make a style statement these days. Although the Tee is viewed chiefly as a casual, informal way to dress, it is very versatile in that it can be smartened up to go anywhere. For instance the long sleeved T shirt is instantly less casual and with appropriate trimmings can become quite a formal garment, especially for women. can instantly make you look cool. T Shirts have undergone a long evolutionary process. What started out essentially as the round neck short sleeved garment made of knitted soft hosiery cotton, changed dramatically over the years both in terms of design as well as the material used to manufacture it. Cotton was replaced by cotton blends, polyester, lycra, spandex and a whole host of other materials that were used to keep pace with the ever fickle trends of the day. Necklines rose and plunged; sleeves lengthened and shortened and sizes shrunk or expanded in accordance with styles and fashions dictated by the powers that be! And the evolution of the T shirt continues to this day!
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Jan
28
www.crazydogtshirts.com Get the crazy gingerbread men singing t-shirt as a funny Christmas gift idea or holiday gag gift. Cheap and funny tshirts available at crazydogtshirts.com.
Jan
08
The best place where to get is undoubtedly the web where thousands of inviting bargains are waiting for you.
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A frame for each face
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A view on the world
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This is the main function of a good pair of authentic sunglasses: to protect human eyes from ultraviolet radiations.
Polarized lenses contribute to reduce glare, which can be very helpful for people who play water or snow sports and, in general, for those who are busy in outdoor activities.
Some manufacturers also produce photochromatic lenses, namely lenses that change from dark outside to light inside: they are ideal for those who have particularly sensitive eyes and for people who frequently go in and out of the sun.
An alternative to get the same anti-glare effect as polarisation is to choose non-polarized lenses with advanced mirrored coatings.
The benefits are even bigger than with polarised lenses.
A good mirror coating will indeed help with the reflecting glare from the snow and will also allow you to see the ice patches.
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Enjoy the sun
At this point, you are ready to purchase your pair of and wear them proudly, sure that you have a piece of art on your nose.
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