Category: Shirts
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 sellers current inventory. Jacket: vintage WW2 A2 Leather Flight sold for $1877.00 sold by minkeybusiness Shoes: vintage 1980s Leather Converse sold for $805.00 sold by loghomeservices T-Shirt: vintage 1982 Iron Maiden Beast sold for $610.00 sold by wrathgirl664 Belt Buckle: vintage Rodeo Western sold for $565.55 sold by toptexasseller Hat: vintage US U.S.N. Naval N1 Deck sold for $304.00 sold by garagaragarage Tee: ... Read more
Using Their Heads to Sell Vintage Shirts
eBay vintage clothing models are by far the funkiest models in the world. But lets face it, their faces never get the credit they deserve. Until now. I declare a headwear war. Click on the links, view their auctions, peruse their poses and then vote for your favorite below – poll closes on Friday October 17. 1. shirtswithballs’ Professor Polyester is the master of mesh and Miss B. is the queen of the vikings. 2. All the models at the_black_barn encourage us to remember the 5th of November. 3. refreshmint’s Evan thinks t-shirts are acceptable attire in extremely cold climates. 4. All ... Read more
Vintage Western Shirt Pioneer Passes Away
Jack A. Weil the CEO of Rockmount Ranchwear passed away on Wednesday August 20th, 2008. When I first heard of his passing, I assumed it was the result of a fist fight in some saloon, or that he lost a gun draw at high noon. Isn’t that the way most cool cowboys go? But at age 107 any rough and tumble days were far behind him. No, he didn’t shoot the sheriff or even maim the deputy. His battles were fought as the top gun of his company, the still active CEO and eldest CEO in America. “Papa Jack” Weil ... Read more
A Brief Commercial Interruption
I try not to toot our own horn too often, but you must check out our killer line up of vintage tee shirt auctions. All the bids started at 1 penny, and as I write this, three of these shirts are still under 50 cents – with less than a few days left.
The Anatomy of a True Magnum P.I. Costume
Over the past year I have watched every Magnum P.I. episode in chronological order from season 1 to 8. I know, I know, many of you are probably floored by this astonishing accomplishment. I’m not just bragging for the sake of it, although that would be entirely acceptable for such an amazing feat. Much like an Academy Award-winning actor researching a role, I had to get inside the head of the legend prior to stepping into his mustache this Halloween and recommending the costume to you. To truly represent, you are going to need to acquire some vintage duds, so I have included some ... Read more