Help me identify these shirts from the late 1970s

April 20, 2022 8:22 AM

I'm trying to find the brand name of some shirts from the late 1970s. These were from the disco era, I think. They were a shiny sort of material, with bold art prints on them. I think the brand name started with 'N' but I could be wrong. Sold in smaller shops in the mall, not large department stores?
posted by TimHare to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (6 answers total)

I don't know the brand, but that type of shirt went with what were called "leisure suits", so that's a possible search term for you. Here's one on Poshmark.
posted by FencingGal at 8:34 AM on April 20, 2022

Best answer: Nik Nik Shirts.
posted by thivaia at 8:41 AM on April 20, 2022 [6 favorites]

Also came here to say Nik Nik (NIK NIK?). More discussion here.
posted by pullayup at 9:09 AM on April 20, 2022 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: That was quick! Thank you, thivaia and pullayup!
posted by TimHare at 9:11 AM on April 20, 2022

More info on the origin of the brand from the Village Voice.
posted by pullayup at 9:25 AM on April 20, 2022 [1 favorite]

I’ve still got about a dozen of these that belonged to my late ex-husband. Technically they belong to our daughter now, but somehow I’ve ended up with permanent custody.
posted by MexicanYenta at 11:43 AM on April 20, 2022 [2 favorites]