South Pole Apparel Appraisal

S. Pole '1991' Cranes and Sunset Graphic T-Shirt

A black short-sleeved graphic t-shirt by the brand S. Pole. The shirt features a large screen-printed design on the front with a strong Japanese aesthetic. At the top, in large white block letters, is the brand name 'S.POLE'. Below this, a prominent red disc, suggestive of a rising or setting sun, is horizontally bisected by thin dark lines. Two cranes are depicted in flight; one larger crane with white, orange, and red wings is positioned above the red disc, seemingly taking flight from it, while a smaller, entirely black crane is shown further down, flying across a series of thin yellow and red horizontal lines. Below the red sun motif, the number '1991' is displayed in white, along with Japanese characters that translate to 'South Pole' (南極 - Nankyoku). Additional Japanese characters ('千九百九十一' - sen kyūhyaku kyūjū ichi, meaning 1991) are printed in white in a vertical orientation on the left sleeve. A small, subtle brand tag or logo is visible near the bottom right hem of the shirt. The shirt appears to be made of cotton or a cotton blend, consistent with typical t-shirt material, and shows minimal signs of wear, such as slight fading consistent with washing. The construction appears to be single stitch, indicative of a potential vintage piece, although the brand's contemporary presence suggests it could be a retro-styled modern production. The overall design is bold and incorporates traditional Japanese artistry with a modern streetwear sensibility.