Deadstock British 1970s Dagger Collar Shirt By “Rocola”
The dagger collar shirt emerged in the late 1960s and gained peak popularity during the 1970s, becoming a defining element of disco-era fashion. Characterized by its exaggerated, elongated collar points that often extended over the lapels of jackets, the style reflected the flamboyant and bold aesthetics of the time. Inspired in part by earlier wide-collared shirts from the 1930s and 1940s, the dagger collar became synonymous with the vibrant nightlife and rebellious spirit of the '70s. Worn by icons like John Travolta in *Saturday Night Fever*, it became a staple of both mainstream and countercultural style. Though it faded from prominence in the 1980s, the dagger collar has seen periodic revivals in retro and high-fashion circles.
