#26: Puffy Paint
Before the advent of advanced printing, the ’80s experienced a dearth of custom-designed t-shirts. The era demanded creativity for a funky shirt, making do without today’s digital conveniences.
Refusing to be limited by The Gap’s slim offerings, ’80s youngsters wielded puffy paint to assert their style. They transformed plain white tees and even elevated existing designs into tactile art, embracing a hands-on approach to fashion.