Category: Shirts

Nike Air Tech Challenge (1990-91)

As a kid I always admired Agassi.. well, to be honest, I more admired his outfits and his shoes then the game he was playing.  Although, the Air Tech Challenge I and II are my favorites, I am always fascinated by the ATC III. I had to wait 20 years before i could finally have the complete set of his “neon” time, although I am still missing the bandana and the spandex innershorts which apparently somebody cut out these new shorts…. Yes I am a fanatic!

Can I Make a Vintage T-Shirt a Size Bigger?

If you’re a vintage tshirt enthusiast then you probably have a t-shirt or two that’s a wee bit small. Well, according the this video I found on YouTube, the “Household Hackers” can assist you with your little problem. If this is real, it’s incredible news for the world of vintage t-shirts. Vintage sizing has become so out dated – a vintage XL is basically only a medium by today’s standards. This means those who wear modern day large and XL’s sadly can’t rock out in a true vintage tee. Or can they? This video shows a 100% cotton tee “expanding ... Read more

Can You Spot a Fake Vintage T-Shirt?

I purchased both of these t-shirts on eBay from different sellers who had an array of vintage t-shirts up for auction. Based on how they were listed, described and photographed, I bought them under the assumption they were true vintage articles. Ooooops! Yes, even me, the guy who authored three guides on how to shop for a genuine vintage t-shirt on eBay, got duped! How could this happen? Well, truth be told, the most important factor on determining if a shirt is genuine can only be done while it’s in your possession. Pictures, descriptions, and other methods can deceive even ... 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. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. vintage 50s Harley Champion jersey sold for $1500.00 sold by higradetrash vintage 70s Nike Pinwheel Geisha tee sold for $430.00 sold by classictoyspaper vintage 50s British rugby shirt sold for $325.00 sold by alles_beston vintage 50s gabardine rayon gaucho shirt sold for $302.00 sold by mattfink vintage 70s The Who tee sold for $175.00 sold by blackrebelvintage vintage 50s men’s nylon socks sold for $152.50 sold by chrisg40

Vintage Hawaiian Shirt Pioneer Leid To Rest

Say Aloha to Alfred Shaheen who passed away on December 22nd, 2008. His desire for fashion wasn’t faux pas since it was stitched in to his DNA. In the late 1930s his parents settled in Oahu, Hawaii and operated a garment manufacturing business while Alfred attended school studying math, physics, and aeronautical engineering. When WWII began Alfred enlisted in the Army Air Corps and flew 85 missions during his tenure. Once the war ended he returned to Hawaii where his parents enlisted him in the family business. Alfred decided to expand the family business to include Hawaiian shirts and other Hawaiian inspired ... Read more