👕 Looking for a Retro Mario Shirt? Here’s One You Might’ve Missed.
Whether you're a longtime Nintendo fan or just on the hunt for a retro Mario shirt to add to your wardrobe, there’s something iconic about the 8-bit run cycle and pixel blocks.
Sure, there are plenty of officially licensed designs out there—but back in 2017, Uniqlo dropped something a little different. They partnered with Nintendo to run a global design contest, and the winning shirts were... well, kind of legendary.
🎨 A few standout picks from that drop:
The Classic Mario Sprint by Takashi Kawazoe – Winner of 1st place, this tee featured Mario mid-run across your chest in pixel form. Nostalgia at max level.
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Splatoon Splash by Shino Yamazaki – A vibrant Splatoon-inspired design, showcasing the game's iconic ink splashes.
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Zelda Lore Tee by David Ricardo Flores – 3rd place. A wraparound design inspired by The Legend of Zelda.
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🧩 A Hidden Gem: The Platformer Tribute Tee
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Among the top 20 was a lesser-known gem—a tee designed like a side-scrolling platform level, layered with tiny Nintendo nods and structured chaos that fans of retro games would appreciate.
It was the work of a creative from Singapore, someone who reimagined Nintendo’s universe through a playful layout that ended up on Uniqlo shelves around the world.
If that sounds like your kind of tee—or if you’re curious what else this creator’s been working on—you can check out more here.