1990s Mambo Born to Annoy Surf Cartoon Tee

This vintage Mambo Graphics tee captures the anarchic humor and bold surf art style that defined the Australian streetwear label in the 1990s. The front keeps it simple with the classic Mambo logo in heavy red gothic lettering, but the back is where the shirt comes alive — a chaotic surf cartoon featuring an oversized shark, frantic characters, and the phrase Born to Annoy emblazoned across the top.

Mambo was notorious for its tongue-in-cheek designs that combined surf culture with irreverent political and social satire, and this piece is a perfect example. The colorful back print explodes with detail, blending comic art and anti-establishment attitude in a way that made the brand globally iconic during the skate and surf boom of the decade.

Printed on a faded seafoam green cotton blank with the original embroidered Mambo tag, this shirt is both a collector’s gem and a wearable piece of art. Perfect for fans of skate/surf culture, streetwear archivists, or anyone who appreciates irreverent vintage graphics that still hit hard today.

PIT TO PIT: 20.5 Inches

NECK TO BOTTOM: 26 Inches

CONDITION: GOOD – Vintage, Noticeable Wear

TAG SIZE: Fits like a Modern MEDIUM

ERA: 90’s

COLOR: Green

MATERIAL: Cotton