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70s italian surf print cotton button down shirt

the look

bold 1970s italian novelty print shirt by peneri, labeled creazioni gear made in italy. the striking checkerboard repeat features stylized breaking waves and rope motifs in sky blue, white, and rust brown, a strong example of european resort and surf influenced casualwear from the decade. constructed in lightweight woven cotton with the selvedge edge intentionally used to finish the interior placket, a subtle but quality mid century manufacturing detail.

details

  • era: 1970s
  • designer: peneri
  • origin: italy
  • design: lightweight woven cotton 100 percent cotton. long sleeve button down construction with pointed collar, single button cuffs, straight hem. interior placket finished using fabric selvedge edge. machine stitched throughout with reinforced buttonholes. size 44 stitched at neckline.
  • condition: good: light overall wear consistent with age, minor sun-fading on shoulders. minor interior seam fray visible and natural softening to cotton. no significant staining or structural damage observed. fully wearable.
  • size & fit: tagged size 44. fits approximately modern men’s small to medium depending on desired fit.
  • flat measurements: shoulders 17.5 inches, chest 20.5 inches pit to pit, sleeve length 24 inches, back length 27 inches

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