CLIMBERS' STRIPED RUGBY SHIRT Colour:301 ECRU/PURPLE Throughout its decades-long service

Throughout its decades-long service

The twill fabric is woven with incredibly low-tension

Birdie was sent to Tinian and Saipan

they transitioned from practical workwear to an iconic part of Western clothing

Between 1965 and 1967

CLIMBERS' STRIPED RUGBY SHIRT Colour:301 ECRU/PURPLE Throughout its decades-long serviceDuring the 1970s, rock climbing gained popularity in California, and climbers began prioritising functionality in their clothing. Rugby shirts originally imported from England, New Zealand, and other countries were quickly embraced by the climbing community. Commonly found in thrift shops, these shirts became highly sought after due to their thick, durable fabric, which made them ideal for the rigours of rough terrain. The growing demand eventually