Casual garments with short sleeves and a round neckline, typically made of cotton or cotton blend fabric. Originally underwear that evolved into versatile casual wear.
Named for their T-shaped silhouette when laid flat. Originally called 'T-shirts' in the early 20th century, they evolved from men's undergarments issued to U.S. Navy sailors around 1913.
The T-shirt's transformation from underwear to outerwear was largely driven by Hollywood - actors like Marlon Brando and James Dean made it fashionable to wear T-shirts as outer garments in the 1950s. Today, T-shirts are a global canvas for self-expression, with billions produced annually.
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