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By James on Jul 13, 2023 12:01 am
Moments In Time is a new series exclusive to our Heddels+ community. In this series, we will take a closer look at specific pieces and silhouettes from the past which have had a lasting impact on our niche today. From unsung-but-iconic vintage pieces like the Cossack Jacket and Karakoram Parka to modern heritage staples like the Guayabera shirt and Monkey Boot, we’ll be dissecting these classics to find out how they made their mark and where we can find both vintage and contemporary articles today.
When I was much younger, my then-favorite streetwear brand, WTAPS, made a pack of lightweight undershirts called “Skivvies”, which they still make today. At the time, I just thought the name “Skivvies” was an odd name choice. In England, I had grown up hearing the term ‘skiv‘ or ‘skivvy’ as a derogatory slur, but didn’t really think too much about why the Japanese label had chosen this name for some…T-shirts.
Fast forward about 3 years and my sartorial passions have made a swerve into the heritage niche, and the world of military wear that the Japanese streetwear brands I knew and loved had looked to for inspiration. Whilst learning about USN-issue garb in the early 20th century, I learned about the lightweight tees issued to navy personnel, affectionately referred to by those men as ‘Skivvies’.
In this installment of Moments in Time, we’ll be taking a look a the slim-fitting, lightweight t-shirts, referred to as Skivvy Tees. Reproduced by some of the finest Japanese repro brands like Warehouse & Co., The Real McCoy’s, and more.
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