Category: Jackets

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every two weeks we scour through eBay’s past auctions and report which relics are fetching the big bucks. Even more reasons to raid your granny’s closet. To view the full eBay listing click the links below. Jacket: Vintage 1970s East West Leather Jacket sold for $3050.00 Hat: Vintage 1800s US Army Civil War Kepi Hat sold for $730.99 Shoes: Vintage 1980s Airwalk Maze Sz 11 Shoes sold for $510.00 Sweatshirt: Vintage 1980s Powell Peralta Skateboard Shirt sold for $385.00 Belt Buckle: Vintage 1976 Led Zeppelin Belt Buckle sold for $355.00 T-Shirt: Vintage 1988 Harley Sturgis 3D Emblem Tee sold for $180.00 View previous mens vintage clothes auctions.

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every two weeks we scour through eBay’s past auctions and report which relics are fetching the big bucks. Even more reasons to raid your granny’s closet. To view the eBay listing or seller details, click the links below. Jean Jacket: Vintage 30s Lee Buckle Back $5048.00 sold by: greyergreengrr Jersey: Vintage 30s Baseball Jersey & Jacket $1550.00 sold by: parentunderstress Pants: Vintage 1900s Denim Trousers $950.00 sold by: theknotgarden Shoes: Vintage 80s Nike Air Jordan 1 $621.22 sold by: hotchsneakers Hat: Vintage 90s RL Polo Snow Beach $350.00 sold by: shaws114 Shirt: Vintage 80s Slayer Reign in Blood $343.99 sold by: yellowmanny  

The High Cost of The Lo-Life

Who would have thought a Ralph Lauren sweater featuring a polo outfitted bear would be pursued by those on the cutting edge of hip hop fashion? Not me, but I like it, I like it a lot. The style’s roots are in NYC where a gang formed in the late 80s called Lo-Lifes (“Lo” short for Polo) made colorful RL gear their fashion of choice. Today certain shirts, sweaters and jackets sell on eBay for up to 10 times their original value – so sporting Lo comes at a high price. Ralph’s certainly benefiting from plenty of free endorsements. Hip Hop icons like ... Read more

Battle Jacket Required

The vintage Battle Jacket, or Kutte, was born when a metal fan disarmed his jean jacket and customized it with various sized band patches, studs, chains, ink and pins. Metal heads primarily preferred patches, while punks replaced or fused the denim with leather, adding studs and pins. Oh, and just so you know (because I didn’t), Kutte, or Kutten, is a German word that is specifically used to describe these jackets. The jackets are always do-it-yourself, with each one personalized according to the tastes of the “gentleman” who creates it. The biggest patch is placed on the center of the ... Read more

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every two weeks we scour through eBay’s past auctions and report which relics are fetching the big bucks. Even more reasons to raid your granny’s closet. Jacket: Vintage WWI Aero Type A-2 leather flight $3798.33 sold by: skinnielapels Jeans: Vintage 50s Levi’s 501XX Red Line $3012.99 sold by: rickykz Hat: Vintage 50s St. Louis Browns Satchel Paige worn $650.00 sold by: jamesbar3 Shoes: Vintage 80s Nike Nite Trax silver $360.00 sold by: evelynamodifieddog Jersey: Vintage 70s Adidas Germany Jersey $338.00 sold by: kobesamurai Dress: Vintage Sex and the City Dress Lillie Rubin $1837.09 sold by: 4marvs