Phish fans may still be holding their breath for those long-rumored Sphere dates, but the band just made a much more consequential announcement: You can now buy an official replica of the gold velour shirt Trey Anastasio wore on stage at Clifford Ball in 1996.
Fittingly priced at $96 and officially licensed by Section 119, this nostalgic nod to Phish Phashion history comes in a comfy knit velour fabric with a relaxed fit, a little stretch, and a tidy embroidered Phish logo on the chest.
Phish – “Divided Sky” – 8/16/96
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For fans who track what Phish wears as closely as the band’s setlists, this release is a fun throwback to a simpler era—long before Trey started rocking thousand-dollar designer sweaters. In the ’90s, the guitarist rotated through a gallery of oversized graphic tees: Pepe Le Pew, Marvin the Martian, Jah Volunteer… the classics. Mike Gordon, meanwhile, was already doing his sneaker thing, and over on the “rage side,” Page McConnell kept it crisp in his new shirt. Jon Fishman, of course, has always marched to the beat of his own drums in his iconic donut dress.
Compared to his beloved cartoon tees, Trey’s Clifford Ball look was fun and festive, with a touch of elevated luxury. Now, you too can gleam amongst a sea of donuts in this metallic marvel. Whether you’ve been searching for something similar since the dial-up era or just want to turn heads at YEMSG, this is your chance to wade into the velour sea.
The shirt is available now through the Phish Dry Goods store.