Powell Peralta Mike McGill Skull & Snake 40th Anniversary S/S Tee
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Powell Peralta Mike McGill Skull & Snake 40th Anniversary Tee
Powell-Peralta tees are a staple search for anyone building out their skate wardrobe, and this 40th anniversary release puts one of the brand's most recognized graphics on a shirt built to actually wear. It carries the Skull & Snake artwork originally created for Mike McGill's deck, marked with a gold screen printed 40th anniversary sleeve graphic that dates this run.
Screen Printed Details and Construction
- Large back graphic paired with a small left chest graphic
- Gold screen printed 40th anniversary sleeve graphic
- Screen printed inside label
- 5.3oz 100% cotton jersey
- Standard adult fit
The Story Behind the Graphic
Just as Mike McGill was perfecting the 540 McTwist in the summer of 1984 at Swedish summer camp, V.C.J. was working on a new deck graphic for him. Since the Skull & Bones theme was proving popular, that direction was chosen for McGill's new deck. McGill's own input added the snake and lightning bolts, since both are common in his home state of Florida, making the Skull & Snake a true skateboard icon.
Who It Is Built For
This tee suits skaters and Powell-Peralta collectors who want a piece of that 1980s deck graphic history in wearable form, whether that means throwing it on before a session at the park or wearing it as everyday streetwear. The standard adult fit and 100% cotton jersey construction make it a straightforward daily tee rather than a technical athletic shirt.
Care and Wear
Cotton jersey tees like this hold their screen print best when washed inside out in cold water and air dried or tumble dried on low, which protects the large back graphic and the gold anniversary print on the sleeve from cracking over repeated washes.
Why Shop It at Island Water Sports
Island Water Sports has stocked Powell-Peralta gear alongside its surf and skate lineup since 1978, so you are getting a shirt pulled from the same catalog trusted skaters have shopped for decades, backed by a shop that knows the brand's history.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Powell-Peralta
- Product
- Powell Peralta Mike McGill Skull & Snake 40th Anniversary S/S Tee
- Gender
- Male
- Feature
- Screen Printed logo t-shirt
- Feature
- Gold screen printed 40th anniversary sleeve graphic
- Feature
- Screen printed inside label
- Feature
- 5.3oz 100% cotton jersey
- Feature
- Standard adult fit
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Skull & Snake graphic based on?
- It is the deck graphic V.C.J. created for Mike McGill in 1984, with the snake and lightning bolts added at McGill's suggestion as a nod to his home state of Florida.
- What material is the tee made from?
- It is a 5.3oz 100% cotton jersey tee with a standard adult fit.
- Does the shirt have a special anniversary detail?
- Yes, it includes a gold screen printed 40th anniversary graphic on the sleeve.
- Where is the graphic placed on the shirt?
- There is a large graphic on the back and a smaller version on the left chest, plus a screen printed inside label.