Katherine Hamnett London

Brand: Katherine Hamnett

Garment: T-shirt

Made in: London

Size: Large

Fabric: 100% Cotton 

Measurements: Garment Measured flat

Pit to Pit: 52 cm 

Shoulders: 49 cm

Sleeve:  21 cm

Length: 63 cm

Price: $80

Condition: 8/10

Katherine Hamnett was extremely political. In 1984 she made an an anti-nuclear protest at a political event. She made her “58% DON’T WANT PERSHING” T-shirt for a fashion reception, which Margaret Thatcher was hosting. Margaret Thatcher decided to allow the U.S. perishing missiles to be stationed in Britain, which was very controversial and many decided to boycott this fashion event. Hamnett, however thought of it as a great PR opportunity. She smuggled her T-shirt into the event, wearing a white coat over it and right when she had the opportunity to take a picture with Margaret Thatcher she unveiled her shirt. Thatcher said: “You seem to be wearing a rather strong message on your T-shirt”, and bent down to read it and let out a squawk, like a chicken. This perfect opportunity and the exposure by the media gave power to the slogan T-shirt that mass-produced activist shirts will never be able to surpass.