Rare 60s Wool Shirt Open Collar Vintage American Casual Used Clothing

■ Brand Introduction

Andrew's Fifth Avenue was a well-known, long-established clothing brand that operated in America in the mid-20th century. As the name suggests, it was based on New York's Fifth Avenue, and it mainly produced high-quality everyday wear, wool shirts, and work-oriented casual wear that were typical of the time in America.

Information is scarce nowadays, and the number of remaining items with tags is decreasing, making it a vintage item that is appreciated by connoisseurs, including the brand's background.

■ Item Details

A wool shirt from Andrew's Fifth Avenue, made in the 1960s.

The classic check pattern, based on red, green, and white, has a color scheme that strongly reflects the outdoor and workwear trends of 1960s America. The balance is not too flashy, yet it has a strong presence, which is a testament to the level of completion of the practical clothing of the time.

The front has an orthodox design with a chest pocket and a simple design with restrained decoration. The placement of the pattern and the sewing convey the background of the time, which prioritized practicality over mass production.

The material is 85% wool and 15% nylon. It is more durable than pure wool and has a blended specification with realistic practicality for everyday use. It has a good balance of lightness and heat retention, and it can be worn as a shirt or as a light outer garment.

■ Value as a Vintage Item

Wool shirts from the 60s were made as clothing rooted in labor, outdoor activities, and daily life, unlike current fashion items.

Therefore, although the design is understated, there is no waste in the selection of materials, patterns, and sewing, and it has the strength to be worn for many years.

The brand name Andrew's Fifth Avenue, the check color scheme typical of the 60s, and the practicality of blended wool.

As a vintage item that doesn't overstate itself and quietly tells the story of the times, it is a piece that naturally fits in with vintage clothing lovers.