For those who who love vintage inspired t-shirts, you might be interested in the recently revived Velva Sheen brand t-shirts.
Velva Sheen History
- Conceived in 1936
- Differentiator: Offering “lettered” garments which were detailed with custom text
- Credited with creating the first licensed printed t-shirts (Mickey Mouse with Florida on it)
- 1994 Velva Sheen was acquired by Brazos Sportswear. Brazos filed for bankruptcy in 1999
- Velva Sheen trademark acquired in 2009 by the Topwin Corporation
- Topwin now manufactures Velva Sheen T-Shirts in Torrance, California
History credit: Defunkd.com
Velva Sheen T-Shirt Details
- Price: $70 (2-pack)
- Fabric: 100% cotton
- Tubular knit – no side seams
- Chest pocket
- Vintage sewn in label
- Made in USA (Torrance, CA)
- Website: http://www.topwin.com/brands/velvasheen.html
Velva Sheen T-Shirt Photos
Where Can You Buy Velva Sheen T-Shirts?
There are several online retailer selling Velva Sheen T-Shirts, including:
- http://www.gentrynyc.com
- http://indigoandcotton.com/ (feature image credit)
- http://www.morrison.be (Belgium)
- http://www.kafka.co.uk (UK)
Topwin also mentioned the following physical retailers are carrying Velva Sheen T-Shirts
- TRADESMAN (Venice)
- STEVEN ALAN (Venice, La Brea)
- JACK SPADE (Venice)
