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This piece represents a rare transitional artifact from Polo Sport Ralph Lauren’s 1990s expansion into hybrid athletic silhouettes. Neither a conventional hoodie nor a standard T-shirt, this hooded long sleeve tee reflects a short-lived design language where performance identity, Americana symbolism, and casual sportswear intersected. Its minimal front embroidery contrasted with a bold “USA” back graphic places it firmly within archival Polo Sport output intended for statement wear rather than mass utility. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE During the mid-to-late 1990s, Polo Sport experimented with garments that blurred category boundaries—anticipating modern technical lifestyle apparel. Hooded tees of this era were produced in limited quantities compared to fleece hoodies, making surviving examples notably scarce. The USA back print aligns with Ralph Lauren’s broader Americana narrative seen across Olympic-adjacent, sailing, and sport heritage collections, cementing this piece as a cultural bridge between athletic branding and lifestyle identity. ⸻ DETAILS • Brand: Polo Sport Ralph Lauren • Era: 1990s • Style: Hooded long sleeve T-shirt (non-fleece) • Construction: Single stitch • Front: Polo Sport Ralph Lauren embroidered logo with U.S. flag • Back: Large “USA” block lettering • Fabric: Lightweight cotton jersey • Color: Heather grey ⸻ SIZE & MEASUREMENTS • Tagged Size: Large • Chest (pit to pit): 23 inches • Length (shoulder to hem): 27.5 inches • Fit: Boxy, true vintage large ⸻ CONDITION Very good vintage condition. No structural damage. Fabric retains integrity with natural age softness. Minor signs of wear consistent with archival 1990s use only. ⸻ SHIPPING Worldwide shipping available. Item ships securely, folded and protected to archive-grade standards. Handled as a collectible garment, not general secondhand apparel. ⸻ Why buy from WAROENGKARTINI45_? WAROENGKARTINI45_ specializes in museum-grade vintage garments with cultural, historical, and archival relevance. Each item is curated, contextualized, and positioned for serious collectors—not trend resale. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE Guaranteed authentic vintage Polo Sport Ralph Lauren original. This is NOT a reprint, remake, or modern reproduction. ⸻ • Polo Sport / Ralph Lauren archival collectors • Americana and USA-iconography specialists • 1990s sportswear historians • Buyers seeking rare hybrid silhouettes absent from modern catalogs ⸻ • Rare hooded tee format (not fleece, not common hoodie) • Authentic 1990s Polo Sport single stitch construction • Strong USA iconography with archival relevance • Scarcity over demand-driven hype; long-term collectible value • Positioned intentionally for top-tier collectors, not casual buyer.
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