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Stryper Whips It Good
If you’re a vintage tee aficionado or a huge Stryper fan (just kidding) check out the film Whip It. This flick scores bonus points with a vintage tee that isn’t just wardrobe eye candy – it’s an integral part of the script. Elliot Page’s character “Bliss” sports a vintage Stryper t-shirt throughout and it actually thickens the plot.
The tee had the surprisingly still-together band (still on tour in 2023!) in publicity heaven. They even weighed in on authenticity and pointed out that the shirt in the film is a actually vintage bootleg and compared it to their licensed version. But Stryper management would have had to give clearance for the tee to appear in the film, so the fact that it was a bootleg shouldn’t have come as any surprise.
The best part of the movie is that there is no music by Stryper in it. Features 38 Special, Ramones, and even Dolly Parton.
Jimmy founded Defunkd in 2004 when he started selling vintage t-shirts online. 20 years of experience later and he hasn't looked back since. Actually, he looks back all the time given he's a sucker for nostalgia. For more, check the history of Defunkd and Jimmy's Expertise.
