# 1970s Kennington California Green Orlon Banded Hem Shirt – Modern Men’s M/L, 40/42 Chest

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- Published: 2026-07-04T18:15:49-07:00
- Author: russ

A vintage Kennington California green Orlon shirt with that specific 1970s sweet
spot: part knit shirt, part lounge top, part soft resort layer. The body is a muted
medium green with a darker green ribbed banded hem, giving it a cropped, pulled-
together shape that sits especially well with high-waisted trousers.

The shirt features a camp-style open collar, front button closure, long sleeves,
a single chest pocket with flap detail, and subtle decorative stitching at the collar
and pocket. The fabric is **100% Orlon**, a vintage acrylic fiber known for its 
soft hand, easy care, and lightweight knit-like drape.

Kennington California is a strong vintage menswear label for 1960s and 1970s shirts,
especially pieces with novelty details, unusual collars, lounge silhouettes, and
California-casual attitude. This one is quieter than their loudest printed pieces,
but the color, ribbed hem, and pocket detail still make it feel very period.

Marked size **Large**. Based on Dean’s measurements and the visible fit, this best
fits modern men’s **M/L**, approximately **40/42 chest**, depending on desired fit.
On Dean, it fits cleanly through the shoulders and chest with a neat banded waist.

Shown on Dean with pleated trousers. Listing is for the **shirt only**.

**Details**

Brand: **Kennington California****
 
Era: Estimated 1970s
 
Marked Size: Large
 

Estimated Modern Size: Men’s M/L, approx 40/42 chest
 
Size Basis: Marked size, 
Dean’s measurements, visible model fit, banded hem construction, and vintage 1970s
shirt sizing context
 
Model: Dean
 
Model Measurements: 6’2”, 170 lb, 15.5” neck,
men’s Medium shirt, 36” sleeve, 40” chest, 40L slim-fit suit, 31/32” waist, 33” 
inseam, size 12 shoe
 
Model Fit Reference: Fits Dean cleanly through the chest 
and shoulders with a neat banded waist
 
Color: Medium green with darker green ribbed
waistband
 
Material: 100% Orlon acrylic
 
Collar: Camp-style open collar
 
Sleeves:
Long sleeves
 
Closure: Front button closure
 
Pocket: Single chest pocket with 
flap detail
 
Hem: Dark green ribbed banded hem
 
Care: Machine wash warm, tumble
dry warm, remove immediately, steam iron at medium setting per care label
 
Condition:
Very good vintage condition

**Fit Notes**

Marked size **Large**. Estimated modern fit is **men’s M/L**, approximately **40/
42 chest**.

Shown on Dean, who is **6’2”, 170 lb**, wears a **men’s Medium shirt**, **40L slim-
fit suit**, has a **40” chest**, **36” sleeve**, and **31/32” waist**. On Dean, 
the shirt fits cleanly through the chest and shoulders with a neat vintage silhouette.
The ribbed banded hem gives the body a slightly cropped, gathered shape at the waist.

Best for a modern men’s Medium/Large or a 40/42 chest depending on desired fit and
preferred ease at the waistband.

**Condition**

Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age. The Orlon fabric,
buttons, collar, pocket detail, and ribbed waistband present well overall. Minor
thread wear/loose threads are visible around some button areas and near the interior
label/care tag, with natural wrinkling from storage or handling. No major holes,
stains, or structural flaws are visible in the photos. Please review photos carefully.

**Styling Notes**

Style it with high-waisted pleated trousers for a full 1970s lounge look, or wear
it with faded denim, cream pants, brown corduroy, loafers, or a relaxed blazer. 
The green tone pairs especially well with tan, beige, chocolate brown, rust, ivory,
washed denim, charcoal, and black.

**Shown with**

Styled with trousers and jewelry for shoot styling. Listing is for the **shirt only**
unless otherwise stated.

**Curation Note**

Selected for its Kennington California label, soft 100% Orlon fabrication, muted
green color, ribbed banded hem, camp collar, and easy 1970s lounge-shirt silhouette.
A quieter but very wearable vintage menswear piece with strong styling potential.

**Authenticity Note**

Interior label reads **Kennington California** with size **Large**. Fiber tag reads**
100% Orlon**. Era is estimated based on label design, Orlon fabrication, camp collar,
banded hem construction, button style, and overall 1970s menswear context.