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Darwin rig
Also: Territory rig
A tropical form of men's formal or business dress worn without a jacket.
In a sentence
The invitation said Darwin rig, so he wore a long-sleeved shirt and no jacket.
Where it came from
Darwin rig developed as a practical tropical dress convention in the Top End. The exact combination has varied, but it generally adapts formal menswear to heat and humidity.
- Initial era
- 1900–1999
- Where used
- Darwin and the Top End, Northern Territory