Black Cotton Sleeveless Sweatshirt with White MIKE

1990s · 1980s · African American

A black sleeveless sweatshirt with dropped shoulder construction and ribbed crew neckline. The garment features 'MIKE' embroidered or printed in white block letters across the chest. The silhouette is boxy and oversized with wide armholes typical of 1980s streetwear proportions. The cotton fleece construction shows the characteristic weight and drape of athletic-inspired casual wear. This piece represents the emerging hip-hop fashion aesthetic where personalized athletic wear became a form of cultural expression and identity signaling within urban communities.