OPEN COLLAR RAYON SHIRT Shirts and bowling alleys of Southern

and bowling alleys of Southern California during the 1950s

providing the wearer with added freedom of movement

30s Talon Front Zipper

Despite this early documentation

concealed hood

OPEN COLLAR RAYON SHIRT Shirts and bowling alleys of SouthernThe open collar shirt rose to widespread popularity during the post war economic boom, becoming a staple of 1950s leisure wear. Versions made from rayon fabric were particularly sought after for their lustrous sheen and fluid drape, and grew closely associated with rockabilly culture, cementing their place as a defining piece of American dress from the period. The collar is cut without a stand, allowing it to lay flat against the chest and giving the