
Bomb Story: The YouTube babies of today will never know... The Hundreds' origins were established in '80s and '90s culture, a time before smartphones, flat-screen TVs, and digital streaming. The analog television's color bars are a cultural touchpoint for an entire generation that grew up on Saturday Morning cartoons, channel dials, and watching their parents fiddle with the antenna to get the best reception.| Background Story: Horizontal stripes, especially of the yarn-dyed variety, are a staple of The Hundreds' collection. Earlier on, they were derived from the surf knits and beachgoer patterns that graced the backs of Californians in the 1980s. Examples include Hang Ten, OP, Quiksilver, and Gotcha. In the following decade, independent skate brands and rave companies capitalized on stripes across boxy, baggy tops. Whether they're fatter stripes across neighborhood-sanctioned Charlie Browns or pinstripes across suiting or a baseball jersey, The Hundreds' stripes speak to a spectrum of subcultures.