Do t-shirts have history?

T-shirts have a fascinating history dating back centuries. Originally, they were undergarments worn as underwear. However, its popularity grew exponentially over the years.

The term "t-shirt" is derived from its shape, which is similar to the letter "T" . At the beginning of the 20th century, T-shirts began to gain popularity among workers as they were comfortable and inexpensive clothing items.

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It was in the 1950s when t-shirts began to be considered streetwear. Marlon Brando popularized them by wearing one in the movie "A Streetcar Named Desire." Then, in the 1960s, T-shirts became a form of political and cultural expression, with slogans and designs used to express ideas and support causes.

But...When did they stop being white and having a print? very recently really. A politician, Thomas Dewey , was a candidate in the state of New York and thought if that completely white T-shirt that James Dean had made fashionable included a print with my candidacy, it would be good publicity.

Another curiosity, the color on the t-shirts, do you know when it was created?, in the Vietnam War. The soldiers were tired of their white t-shirts continually getting dirty and looked for a solution. They dyed them with coffee and thus solved the problem.

Since then, t-shirts have evolved to become an integral part of contemporary fashion. They have been used to express identity, personality and belonging to various social groups. Additionally, they have been an effective way to make fashion statements and convey social, political and cultural messages.

Today, t-shirts are available in a wide variety of styles, colors and designs, and are an essential part of the wardrobe of many people around the world.