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A museum-grade artifact representing the apex of 1980s British punk counter-culture. This Sex Pistols specimen features a raw, high-contrast visual of Johnny Rotten, capturing the snarling defiance of the movement's premier architect. Utilizing a highly coveted raglan sleeve construction, this hoodie provides the definitive boxy, dropped-shoulder silhouette essential to late 20th-century streetwear history. The heather grey textile displays a magnificent, natural-aged patina that simply cannot be manufactured. The graphic has integrated into the fibers with a matte, vintage finish—physical evidence of its multi-decade survival within the underground scene. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a primary-source document of music and fashion rebellion. ⸻ HISTORY & RELATED INFLUENCE As the Sex Pistols dismantled the social fabric of the UK, their visual identity—led by the confrontational image of Johnny Rotten—became the blueprint for high-fashion deconstruction. This raglan variant is a rare departure from standard merchandise, echoing the DIY aesthetics of the Seditionaries and early London punk boutiques. A true investment piece for serious archival curators. ⸻ DETAILS ERA: Verified 1980s / Early 90s Original Identity: Sex Pistols (Rare Johnny Rotten Portrait) Construction: Archival Raglan Sleeves / Heavyweight Fleece Origin: Period-Correct Manufacturing Standards Vibe: London Punk Archive / Vivienne Westwood Era / Raw Grit ⸻ MEASUREMENTS (Flat Lay) Tag size: Distressed / Unreadable (Fits Large) Chest (pit to pit): 22 inches Length (shoulder to hem): 26 inches ⸻ CONDITION Superior Archival Condition. The hoodie showcases uniform sun-fading that enhances its heather grey depth. The graphic print remains impactful with authentic micro-cracking consistent with age. The neck tag is present but aesthetically distressed (unreadable), serving as a hallmark of verified vintage provenance. A structurally sound masterpiece of punk history. ⸻ SHIPPING $45 WORLDWIDE FLAT RATE. Item will be dispatched exclusively via DHL EXPRESS. From the WaroengKartini45 global ecosystem. 3-7 business days worldwide. ⸻ THE WAROENGKARTINI45_ STANDARD Operating as a Global Top 0.1% Seller with a consolidated network of over 800+ total transactions. We are the institutional authority for verified vintage archives and high-value cultural artifacts. ⸻ AUTHENTICITY NOTE Guaranteed authentic vintage. The fabric weave, raglan seam-density, and the specific oxidation of the graphic ink have been verified against period-correct archival benchmarks. ⸻ Global Archival Fashion Houses High-Net-Worth Music Historians Japanese "Amekaji" Luxury Collectors Celebrity Wardrobe Stylists & Curators ⸻ Extreme scarcity of this specific raglan-cut graphic variant Perfectly preserved natural vintage patina and "lived-in" hand feel High historical liquidity within the punk-rock asset class Verified 1980s construction, increasingly difficult to source in this size
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