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The Bear has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with its compelling storyline, intriguing characters, and, surprisingly, its fashion choices.
While the focus of the show revolves around the art of making and serving food, it’s the fashion, particularly the vintage t-shirts, that has become a major talking point.
From the subtle yet stylish wardrobe of Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto to the unique fashion sense of the other characters, The Bear’s fashion choices are relatable and accessible, showcasing everyday, real-world fashion like: blank t-shirts, vintage Levi’s denim, a Black Ivy x Drake’s t-shirt, Carhartt beanies, Dickies pants, a Palace X Polo Ralph Lauren collab rugby shirt, old and beat-up trucker hats, among others.
But, let’s talk vintage tees!
The fashion choices in The Bear are not only a result of careful curation but also an extensive sourcing process. The costume designer, Courtney Wheeler, and her team leave no stone unturned, scouring local shops, vintage sellers, and online platforms like eBay and Etsy to find the perfect pieces for each character. Chicago, the city where the show is set, plays a significant role in the sourcing process, with a focus on incorporating local wardrobe finds.
Here’s a complete guide to the vintage t-shirts that we see on The Bear with links where you can find the same tees (or similar ones):
Sydney’s 1991 Chicago Bulls vintage tee:
You can find this one below:
Size S here
Size M here
Size L here
Size XL here
You can browse other cool Chicago Bulls authentic vintage tees here.
Sydney’s 1997 Million Woman March vintage tee:
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You can find this one below:
Size S here
Size M here
Size XL here
Size XXL here
Neil Fak’s Gallagher Unchained 90s vintage tee:
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You can find this one below:
Size M here
Size L here
You can browse other Gallagher vintage tees here.
Neil Fak’s The Coach 90s vintage tee:
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You can find this one below:
Size M here
Size XL here
Fak’s Buckhorn vintage tee:
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We can’t find this one anywhere!
But you can find similar ones here.
Fak’s Supreme Fitness? Maybe it’s Extreme Fitness? We don’t know, still a dope tee though!
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We couldn’t find this one either!
Browse here some dope vintage gym tees.
Neil Fak’s Greetings From Sweden vintage tee:
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This one’s also impossible to find!
You can see some cool vintage Sweden t-shirts here.
Neil Fak: Real Life Chef
Neil Fak, portrayed by the actual chef Matty Matheson, brings his own style into the show. Fak wears t-shirts from badass bands like the hardcore group Harm’s Way and the crossover thrash legends Power Trip, reflecting his personal taste and adding an authentic touch to his character.
As you can see in the images above he wears a lot of vintage t-shirt in the show.
In real life it’s no different, we browse Matty’s Instagram @mattymatheson and and select his dopest vintage tees:
1 – 90s Mack Trucks:
Size M here
2 – 90s Biohazard State Of The World Tour:
Size L here
Size XL here
3 – 1991 Neil Young & Crazy Horse Ragged Glory
Size L here (tie dye version)
Size XL here
4 – 1990 Harley-Davidson:
Size L here
5 – 1989 R.E.M. Green World Tour:
Size XL here
Size 3XL here
6 – 1993 Suicidal Tendencies Still Cyco After All These Years:
Size L here
7 – 1991 Prince & The New Power Generation:
Size XL here
8 – 1990 Fishbone:
Size L here
9 – 1993 Obituary:
Size L here
The Impact of The Bear’s Fashion
The Bear has proven that fashion can be a powerful storytelling tool, even in unexpected genres like culinary dramas. The careful curation of vintage t-shirts and fashion choices for each character adds depth, authenticity, and relatability to the show.
As the show continues to evolve, we eagerly anticipate the next vintage tee’s moments and the impact they will have on both the characters and the audience.
We tried to create a complete guide but we definitely forgot some t-shirts.
Write in the comments what we missed!
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