Logo Ensemble Textile Detail

Wild child Stephen Sprouse (1953-2004) got his start in fashion creating clothing for his Lower East Side neighbor Debbie Harry (b. 1945), lead singer of the punk group Blondie. This iconoclastic ensemble includes printed parodies of famous band names like “The Cramps” and “Black Flag”—certain letters were left off or scrambled, but the fonts are identical to the groups’ famous logos.

Jacket: Stephen Sprouse blue, red, and white printed cotton twill jean jacket
Date: 1988

Shirt & Pants: Stephen Sprouse "day-glo" graffiti unisex sportswear ensemble in "Scrambled Rock" polychrome printed spandex/ nylon blend stretch jersey, consisting of (A) T-shirt and (B) pants; neon-colored print with slogans and words in graffiti style;
(A) Pull-on T-shirt; jewel neckline with band collar; patch pocket; short, set-in sleeves.
Label: "S" woven in black on white satin attached to center back of neckline; "HAND WASH\ LUKE WARM\ NO BLEACH\ DO NOT WRING\ DRIP DRY" woven in black on white ribbon sewn under previous label; "85% NYLON\15% SPANDEX" printed on bottom of white tag attached under previous two labels; "M" woven in black on white ribbon attached to center back neckline to the proper right side of previous labels.
(B) Straight-legged pants with elastic waistband.
Label: "HAND WASH\ LUKE WARM\ NO BLEACH\ DO NOT WRING\ DRIP DRY" woven in black on white ribbon sewn to proper right side of center back waistband; "85% NYLON\15% SPANDEX" printed on bottom of white tag attached under previous label; "L" woven in black on white ribbon attached to proper right side of center back waistband; "S" woven in black on white satin attached to proper right side of center back waistband beside previous label.
Date: Spring/Summer 1988