Archival Gucci "Marine Life" All-Over Print Tee – c. 1980s Aldo Gucci Era Boxy Shirt S L
Archival Gucci "Marine Life" All-Over Print Tee – c. 1980s Aldo Gucci Era Boxy Shirt S L
### THE VAULT REPORT
An authentic artifact of luxury resort-wear from the late 1970s to early 1980s Aldo Gucci era. This unisex archival t-shirt features a vibrant, multi-colored all-over marine life motif. The composition displays swimming fish, detailed coral structures, starfish, and classic nautical shells screen-printed across a rich, deeply saturated violet-blue canvas.
The piece showcases an ultra-flat stitched neckline and the period-correct historical woven "Gucci Crest" label, verified by its authentic reverse Jacquard weave structure and single-side vertical stitching—a traditional technique used to preserve the fluid drape of the textile.
### PRODUCTION & VINTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
True to the pre-industrial luxury ready-to-wear production of the late 20th century, the interior garment assembly features traditional atelier overlock stitching. These unrefined interior seams are characteristic of early Italian sportswear contract-manufacturing from this specific era and serve as an important provenance marker for vintage collectors.
### CONDITION REPORT
Excellent vintage condition (Slightly Worn). The structured cotton single-jersey maintains strong structural integrity with minimal, age-appropriate fiber wear, zero pilling, and clear print alignment along the exterior seams.
### MEASUREMENTS & SIZE TENDENCY
- **Pit-to-Pit:** 56 cm (22 inches)
- **Shoulder-to-Shoulder:** 44 cm (17.3 inches)
- **Total Length:** 60 cm (23.6 inches)
**Size Tendency:** Due to the historical boxy/cropped 1980s silhouette and 100% natural cotton composition (zero elastane stretch), this piece functions as a modern **Unisex Boxy Fit**. It fits like a relaxed modern European Women's M/L or a cropped Men's S/M.
### SPECIFICATIONS
- **Epoch:** Late 1970s / Early 1980s (Aldo Gucci SpA Era)
- **Country of Origin:** Made in Italy
- **Composition:** 100% Vintage Cotton (Cotone)
- **Labeling:** Authentic woven Gucci Crest Jacquard Label (Tag Size IT 44)
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Please keep in mind that these rare pieces have lived a past life. Minimal signs of wear or a natural patina are entirely normal and part of their unique history.
Care & Condition
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