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Whether it's with a sleek pencil skirt, a comfy pair of worn-in jeans and a classic blazer, or just a trusty pair of Lululemons-- t-shirts are a ubiquitous fashion staple. Did you know that this fashion essential began its humble journey to stardom in the underwear drawers American sailors? The Humble History of a Fashion Icon Men in the 18th and 19th Centuries wore undergarments fashioned much like the long-johns of today. By WWI, Men's undergarments had changed to the lighter-weight wool-blend t-shirt; and by WWII the American Navy & Army had adopted a cotton blend for soldier's and sailor's undergarments, as it was lighter weight and much cooler than it's woolen predecessor. First Appearances of the T-Shirt in Pop Culture Debut of Hanna-Barbera Cartoon Character Popeye The Sailor Man (1929) US Navy Sailors & Army Soldiers Wear Regulation T-Shirts: Wool Blend (1914) US Navy Sailors & Army Soldiers Wear Regulation T-Shirts: Cotton Blend (1939) First Appearance of the T-shirt in The Sears Catalog (1944) Marlon Brando: A Streetcar Named Desire (1951) James Dean: Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
Celebrities Who Wear T-Shirts From James Dean and Marlon Brando, to Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, the t-shirt has worked it's way into the hearts and minds of Americans-- but more importantly, it's multiplied within all of our closets as well. Check out how these celebs incorporated this classic piece into their wardrobe!
Kanye West
Beyonce Knowles
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