Category: Collections

You’re probably familiar with @bodydoublevintage on IG. The man behind the account is known as Taylor Mickal. Taylor is a vintage tee collector who despite being relatively new to the game already owns roughly 400 tees. “Most of my best pieces and knowledge about tees came from @varlago,” he told Defunkd. “I don’t think I’d be where I am without him.” Taylor operates his own photography business which goes to explain why his IG photos are so stellar. He’s a full-time staff photographer for NASA so you can bet his tee collection is the best in the universe. Taylor hand-picked ... Read more

Showco shirts. We’ve all seen these legendary tops that were a staple at any given rock concert in the 70s. Their gritty quality and blue-collar wearers helped amplify bands worldwide. All the road warriors proudly wore these shirts and occasionally you would see a band member wearing one as well.  But where did they come from? Who made them? Why in the world are they so expensive collectible? Meet Jason Sprinzen. He’s a native New Yorker, Led Zeppelin junkie, guitar playing music lover. Oh yeah, he also owns the world’s largest and most comprehensive collection of Showco shirts. His knowledge ... Read more