In 1987, Brad Pitt was a 24-year-old actor working in Los Angeles. He had not yet become a household name. During this year, he participated in a professional photo shoot that captured the specific aesthetic of the late 1980s. The central feature of this shoot was a collection of scoop-neck tank tops. These shirts were common in the fitness and casual fashion scenes of the era.
The tank tops featured deep, rounded necklines and narrow shoulder straps. They were made of ribbed cotton and lightweight jersey fabrics. Pitt wore a variety of colors, including bright teal, solid white, and charcoal grey. These bright colors were a signature of 1987 style. The shirts fit tightly across the chest and hung loosely around the waist.
He paired the tank tops with classic high-waisted blue jeans. The denim was a light wash, which was the standard look for the time. In several photos, he wore a black leather belt with a silver buckle. Other outfits in the session included baggy cotton trousers in neutral tones like beige and khaki. These pants were often rolled at the ankles.
