2022/03/10 18:38
It is no exaggeration to say that "T-shirts" are one of the most familiar fashion items in our daily lives.
T-shirts are sold in a variety of colors and designs, and are reasonably priced and easy to buy.
However, many people may be surprised to learn about the origin and history of T-shirts.
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Why are they called T-shirts?
Why are there so many theories about the origin of T-shirts?
Why is it called a T-shirt?
I think many people are somewhat familiar with it.
It began to be called a T-shirt because it looks like the letter "T" in the alphabet when both sleeves are spread out to the left and right.
As can be seen from the fact that it began to be called a T-shirt because it looks like the letter "T" in the alphabet, it is said that the T-shirt was born in the United States.
However, there are various theories as to its origin, and some say that it originated in Europe, such as England and Germany.
Why are there so many theories about the origin of the T-shirt?
Originally, T-shirts were created in Europe as men's underwear.
Then war broke out, and during World War I, T-shirts were adopted as the official underwear worn by American soldiers.
When American soldiers returned home, sailors dressed in T-shirts without their uniform jackets and draped their jackets over their shoulders.
This was the beginning of the popularization of the T-shirt, which was created as underwear and began to become an item that could be worn as a top instead of underwear.
Because of its ease of use and functionality, the T-shirt became popular not only among military personnel but also as work clothes for laborers and athletic wear for educational institutions.
Later, American movie stars such as Marlon Brando and James Dean wore T-shirts in their movies,
They also became popular among young people as a fashion item.
In Japan, after World War II, they became known among young people who admired American fashion, and became popular as a fashion item.
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