Category: Celebrities

Tony Stark: In Heavy Metal and Into Heavy Metal

Of course, Stark’s favorite music is Heavy Metal, what did you expect, soft rock? This is a screen grab from The Avengers Super Bowl trailer which has us pondering if the rebel billionaire prefers true vintage. He should, just out of respect for fallen vintage tee aficionado DJ AM who made a cameo in the Iron Man sequel. And with Academy Award-winning costume designer Alexandra Bryne behind the scenes we should expect nothing less given she’s no stranger to vintage. However – Downey himself has been spotted in both true and repro vintage. His lame “Worn Free” tee failed to ... Read more

Mission ImBossible

Go check out MI:4 and you’ll notice a poly/cotton cameo by Bruce Springsteen. After aborting a mission inside the Kremlin Ethan Hunt sheds his disguise as a high-ranking Russian official into a nerdy American tourist complete with glasses, a map, and this Born in the USA tour tee. But is it real or a repro commissioned for the flick? We’re definitely familiar with the design. And it has some true vintage qualities- ie the design fade and a stretched neck as if the tee had taken a pounding over the years. But like the world of Mission Impossible nothing in ... Read more

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage t-shirt sales and report which relics are fetching top dollar. More reasons to raid your grandpa’s closet. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. 70s vintage John Belushi Worn Lemmings t-shirt sold for $799.00 by VRW 80s vintage Suicidal Tendencies t-shirt sold for $599.00 by Stormcrow-Vintage 80s vintage The Pixies t-shirt sold for $399.00 by Stormcrow-Vintage 90s vintage Suede Derek Jarmin t-shirt sold for $300.00 by Punkrevival 80s vintage Descendents t-shirt sold for $300.00 by silverruins 80s vintage Scratch Acid  t-shirt sold for $256.00 ... Read more

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. ... Read more

The Anatomy of a True Michael Jackson Costume

Face it, this Halloween MJ costumes are hotter than his head was during the filming of that Pepsi commercial. That said, our mission is to help you moonwalk over other jackass Jackos and make sure you’re crowned the king of pop at your costume party. Last year we meticulously dissected a true Magnum P.I. costume, so rest assured we preach accuracy and attention to detail. If you’re looking to mimic Michael in his later years, look elsewhere because this is all about accessorizing a complete vintage outfit. The links below are your ticket to creating a show stopping Michael Jackson ... Read more