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Green Synthetic Nylon Oversized Button-Front Shirt
1990s · 1990s · British
Production
ready-to-wear
Material
synthetic nylon
Culture
British
Movement
Minimalism · Grunge
Influences
grunge oversized proportions · athletic wear inspiration
An oversized button-front shirt in charcoal gray synthetic nylon with a subtle textured stripe pattern. The garment features a relaxed, boxy silhouette characteristic of 1990s casual wear, with dropped shoulders and long sleeves that create an intentionally loose, unstructured fit. The shirt has a standard collar and full button placket extending to the hem. The synthetic nylon fabric appears lightweight with a slight sheen, typical of athletic-inspired materials popular in the decade. The oversized proportions and casual styling reflect the grunge and minimalist influences of early 1990s fashion, where comfort and anti-fitted silhouettes dominated everyday dressing.
shirtloose fitcollarlesship length
Connected To
Movement·Grunge
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