Category: Jackets

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage clothing auctions 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. 50s vintage Alfred E Neuman Mad Magazine tee sold for $4379.99 by oldyellow 40s vintage Tex Avery artwork WWII bomber jacket sold for $1408.98 by stait 80s vintage Diadora BJ Borg Elite shoes sold for $972.60 by turner1702 80s vintage Bruce Weber t-shirt sold for $520.00 by nosugrefkm 80s vintage Metallica Kill Em All Raven t-shirt sold for $350.00 by ... 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

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage clothing auctions 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 East West Musical Instruments tee sold for $1325.00 by dime-store 50s vintage grizzly horsehide leather jacket sold for $1008.00 by hammerboxed 60s vintage Snoopy Peanuts Schulz shirt sold for $676.66 by ccharters325 50s vintage Frontex Model embroidered western shirt sold for $356.27 by epr25 60s vintage Mobil 1962 Indy 500 t-shirt sold for $270.00 by koshercollectibles 70s vintage ... Read more

Nothing Up Their Sleeves

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson clothing. Item #9: Vintage 1980s Airbrushed Harley Leather Vest Decade: 1980s Label: None Harley Fact: Leather Harley vests are popular during the summer riding months especially because riders can showcase their arm tattoos. Approximate value: $50 Photo courtesy of: corinalarks View the previous vintage Harley Davidson Leather Vest.

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Every so often we feature an interesting vintage clothing piece that’s currently on the eBay auction block. Please inform us if you create or discover an auction we might like. Item: Vintage 1950s LEVIS BIG E Jean Jacket Brand: Levi’s Sold By: Defunkd What we Say: This Levi’s second edition 507XX jacket features all the bells and whistles, single stitch pockets, pleated stitching on front, the #17 on the back of the buttons, and what looks to be a yellow line down the white portion of the interior. Yes, from time-to-time we toot our own horn, but only when when ... Read more