# Sweat Stain Fashion Armpit Shirt By Ayman | Published 2008-06-10 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armpit-shirt References: [unsimulated](http://www.unsimulated.com/armpit/armpit.html) Matt Fargo has created a very unique piece of fashion art in the form of a [polo shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khl-shadow-polo) made entirely from armpit stained fabric. The **Armpit Shirt**'s stains were collected at the Manhattan Salvation Army over a ten-day period by clothing sorters. According to Fargo, the stains represent "the thickest, pastiest, crustiest [armpit stains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-underarm-antiperspirant) that the working classes of New York have to offer." Funnily enough, the actual armpit area of this unique creation is clean as it has been augmented with patches from a brand new [Hanes T-shirt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/his-white-tshirt). This gives the owner the opportunity to add their own armpit stain to this "tapestry of labor." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wearable Art:** Fargo's Armpit Shirt is an example of how fashion can use unconventional materials and techniques to make unique wearable art. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Using pre-stained fabrics for clothing like the Armpit Shirt promotes sustainable fashion that re-uses materials instead of discarding them. - **Personalization:** The Armpit Shirt's blank armpit patches allow owners to personalize the shirt with their own sweat stains, offering a unique level of personalization in clothing. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fargo's Armpit Shirt is an example of how innovative designers can create buzz and demand by using unconventional materials and techniques in fashion. - **Sustainability:** The use of pre-stained fabrics in clothing like the Armpit Shirt promotes sustainable practices in the fashion industry that reduce waste. - **Customization and Personalization:** The Armpit Shirt's blank armpit patches offer a unique opportunity for customization that can be further applied in industries that prioritize personalization like tech and gaming. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Purposefully Stained Luxe Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pee-stain-denim.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Underarm Celebration Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freethepits.md) - [Meat Sweat Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-sweat-defense-kit-1.md) - [Sauce-Proof Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauce-proof-shirts.md) - [Unique T-Shirt Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airknitx-tshirt.md) - [Wearable BBQ Bibs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/13-hour-drip-fit.md) - [Hydrophobic Technical Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-tee.md) - [Multi-Day Wear Wool Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proof-72hour-merino-air-tshirt.md)