Category: Tees

Brace yourselves. This is true and people do this. Even worse, companies actually provide this service. We’ve reported on this type of vintage t-shirt abuse before but the images have never been this disturbing. The worst part about this tragedy is the culprit is still at large and extremely proud of what he’s done. Look at how many gems were butchered for the sake of a tacky blanket! What do you guys estimate the total value of the t-shirts harmed while making this uncomforting comforter?

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage t-shirt 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 Patti Smith Group CBGB t-shirt sold for $521.90 by stoutthing 80s vintage Samhain t-shirt sold for $349.00 by stormcrow-vintage 70s vintage Robert Redford Candidate tee sold for $250.00 by koshercollectibles 80s vintage Black Sabbath Tour 1981 t-shirt sold for $250.00 by wyco_vintage 80s vintage The Joker Batman novelty t-shirt sold for $200.00 by wyco_vintage 80s vintage L.A. Guns ... Read more

I stumbled on the above Morrissey Kill Uncle era relics by searching eBay’s top performing vintage t-shirt listings. $150 each with a few hours left before the listing ended… Looks like the 1990s nostalgia bug continues to bite. We reported on the surging Nirvana vintage t-shirt trend a few months back. And Nirvana is to alternative what Morrissey is to indie so it’s no surprise his early 90s tees are now a hot ticket. It’s true, the 1990s are the new 1980s. Like clockwork 90s music swag is experiencing the same eBay action the rock merch of the 80s did ... Read more

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts. Item #28: Eagle & Crossbones t-shirt Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Davidson T-Shirts on eBay Decade: 1970s Dealer Customization: None Harley Fact: The eagle is the symbol of freedom in life. The skull and crossbones are the symbols of freedom from life. Approximate value: $250-$500 View the previous vintage Harley Belmont tee.

I acquired this shirt in 2004 when I first got into the vintage clothing business. I was exiting the bar biz and ready for a new adventure. Coincidentally the real estate agent executing the sale of my bar had recently met a gentleman who was well versed in vintage. She described an amazing warehouse full of antique clothing that was renowned for supplying the film industry throughout the 1990s. Thirsty for knowledge and starved for inventory I asked to be connected with him as soon as possible. She told me it was downtown and asked me where I lived. When ... Read more