【Pigment Dye】90's S/S Sweatshirt【Horse Cowboy】BR-26114

"Updated Short-Sleeve Sweatshirt"

A signature piece that marks the start of the BARNS OUTFITTERS Spring/Summer season, our short-sleeve sweatshirt returns with an even further refined fabric. While preserving its authentic vintage soul, we’ve achieved an exquisite balance that ensures a light, breezy feel perfect for the warmer months.
The secret lies in the slub yarn—yarn with intentional irregularities in thickness—which creates a unique, textured surface with depth and character. Finished with our signature pigment-dye process, this piece arrives with the unmistakable presence of a true vintage find.
A unique design featuring a horse dressed as a Western cowboy.

“Horse Cowboy”

Did you know that the roots of the American cowboy actually lie in Spain? It traces back to the 16th-century "Vaquero" livestock culture brought to Mexico by the Spanish. These workers were essential to the "Long Drive," an arduous journey across the South, moving cattle by horse and covered wagon to transcontinental railroad hubs.
As the frontier era ended in the 20th century, the cowboy became a figure of nostalgic romance through Western films, eventually evolving into the ultimate symbol of America. Our latest design playfully reimagines this iconic figure—literally—as a horse.
Finished with a colored flocky print, this piece exudes a warm, retro charm that captures the spirit of the Wild West.

This piece is a meticulous recreation of the early '90s boxy-fit raglan sweatshirt. While faithfully preserving the authentic vintage atmosphere with its wide body and iconic boxy silhouette, we’ve updated the length for a more contemporary fit. The result is a highly wearable short-sleeve sweatshirt that seamlessly blends retro soul with modern proportions.

Commonly found in sportswear and performance gear, raglan sleeves offer the dual benefits of functionality and aesthetics. They provide an enhanced range of motion and ease of wear, while the absence of a fixed shoulder seam creates a soft, natural silhouette that subtly minimizes the appearance of shoulder width.

The cuffs and hem feature ribbing that is intentionally relaxed—providing just enough structure without being overly restrictive. While staying true to the vintage sweatshirt aesthetic, we’ve avoided the tight, constricting ribs often found on vintage, ensuring this piece remains comfortable and easy to wear all day.

By utilizing a technique known as pigment dyeing, which coats only the surface of the fabric, we’ve achieved a unique, mottled texture with exceptional depth. Because the color is designed to fade gradually with each wash, you can enjoy a personal aging process as the garment evolves into a truly one-of-a-kind piece.

The loopback (French terry) interior minimizes contact with the skin, preventing that sticky feeling even when you perspire. Combined with the breathable texture of the slub yarn fabric, this piece is designed to remain comfortable and functional well into the warmer months.