IN COUNTRY (VHS Cover) Crewneck Sweatshirt - Design Description
Front Cover Imagery
This crewneck sweatshirt features a design directly inspired by the iconic VHS cover art for the 1989 film, "In Country." The primary image replicates the front cover, prominently showcasing Emily Lloyd as Samantha Hughes. Her thoughtful or distant expression is captured, immediately conveying the film's introspective nature. Bruce Willis, as the troubled Vietnam veteran Emmett, is positioned behind or beside her, often with a beard that grounds the design in the film's setting and themes.
Background and Atmosphere
The design incorporates the subtle background elements characteristic of the VHS cover. A dusky sky or sunset, along with a rural Kentucky landscape, evokes the film's sense of place and time. Further enhancing the war-themed aspect of the film, faint Vietnam War imagery, like helicopters or silhouettes, is subtly overlaid in the design, creating a sense of distance and the specter of the past haunting the present.
Title and Taglines
The film's title, "IN COUNTRY," is boldly displayed, mimicking the cover's large, impactful lettering. The color of the text (white, yellow, or red depending on the original edition) is mimicked to retain the design's authenticity. Often, the design includes a tagline referencing the film's core theme, such as "She has to know the past to face her future." and/or a reference to the director.
Spine & Back Cover Inspiration
The design draws inspiration from the spine of the VHS cover, using the film's title. The back cover is also represented by the design: select stills from the movie featuring scenes from the film and a short plot summary are hinted at within the design and represent the main plot points.
Unisex Heavy-Blend Crewneck Sweatshirt
A clean, dependable crewneck engineered for everyday wear. The cotton/poly blend keeps prints bright and the fit approachable — neither too boxy nor too snug. It's the sort of sweatshirt you reach for when comfort matters.
Product Highlights
Built from a balanced cotton and polyester mix, this crewneck gives you the soft hand of cotton with the color-keeping and shape retention polyester offers. That fabric combo helps printed artwork look crisp and vibrant, wash after wash.
Practical construction details — a ribbed knit collar that holds its shape and the absence of side seams — remove common annoyances so the sweatshirt feels smooth and lasting during everyday use.
- Cotton/poly blend for softness, durability, and color retention
- Ribbed knit collar to prevent stretching and keep a neat neckline
- No side seams for a cleaner feel against the skin
- Midweight construction — warm without bulk
- Made to hold print detail and color after repeated washing
Fit & Style Notes
The cut is unisex and intended to be versatile — choose your normal size for a classic fit or size up if you prefer a relaxed, contemporary silhouette. The length and sleeve proportions are tuned for easy layering.
Style it with high-waist jeans for a clean look, throw on a lightweight coat for chilly commutes, or match with joggers for a comfortable set. Works well with bold prints or minimalist branding.
Size Guide
For best results, measure a crewneck you already own laid flat and compare the chest width and length to the chart below.
| Size | Width (in) | Length (in) | Sleeve (in) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 20.00 | 27.00 | 33.50 |
| M | 22.01 | 28.00 | 34.50 |
| L | 24.00 | 29.00 | 35.50 |
| XL | 26.00 | 30.00 | 36.50 |
| 2XL | 28.00 | 31.00 | 37.50 |
| 3XL | 30.00 | 32.00 | 38.50 |
| 4XL | 32.00 | 33.00 | 39.50 |
| 5XL | 34.00 | 34.00 | 40.50 |
Tip: For a trendier, roomy fit, size up one. For layering under a jacket, stick to your usual size.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
- Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary
- Do not dry clean
- Tumble dry on low heat
- Do not iron
