A photographic tribute to the legendary DJ AM and his amazing vintage t-shirt collection.

Shirt #1: Eric B. & Rakim

Album: Paid in Full

Year: 1988

” I don’t know the rarest one I own but I’ve never seen another Eric B & Rakim – Paid in Full shirt. Nas saw me in it and seemed almost pissed like ‘how come that’s not mine?’ ” – DJ AM

We’re starting off this new section in style! In honor of AM’s efforts for those struggling with addiction we’re auctioning off this extremely scarce vintage tee. We’ve had it stashed away for a while and can’t think of a more fitting way to let it go. 100% of the proceeds will go to AM’s Memorial Fund.

Shirt #23: Iron Maiden World Slavery Sleeveless

Availability: Explore Vintage Maiden Tees on eBay

Album: Powerslave

Tour: World Slavery

Dates: August 9, 1984 to July 5, 1985.

Approximate value: $100-200

• View the previous vintage Maiden New York t-shirt.
• View the entire Maiden vintage t-shirt collection.

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.

1. 50s vintage Alfred E Neuman Mad Magazine shirt sold for $4379.99 by oldyellowstone
2. 40s vintage Tex Avery artwork WWII bomber jacket sold for $1408.98 by stait2the9
3. 80s vintage Diadora BJ Borg Elite shoes sold for $972.60 by turner1702
4. 80s vintage Bruce Weber t-shirt sold for $520.00 by nosugrefkm
5. 80s vintage Metallica Kill Em All Raven t-shirt sold for $350.00 by rooters_r_us
6. 50s vintage USAF fighter squadron t-shirt sold for $271.00 by rickykz

Advice

• TrickyGuns inquires about preserving your vintage gems with care.

Brands

• hermosavtg discusses favorite vintage t-shirt brands.
• hermosavtg asks why people want vintage Ralph Lauren.

Show & Tell

• jimmyj’s hypothetical of choosing one tee from your collection.

…And much more.

Are you a vintage aficionado? Register here to jump in and ask questions, share your expertise or speak your mind.

As tributes to DJ AM continue surface on club exteriors, interiors, billboards and events – each one is a new testament to the great man he was. The most recent news in the AM legacy is a charity auction for his legendary sneaker collection with 100% of the proceeds going towards the DJ AM Memorial Fund.

This video is a guided home/sneaker-collection tour by the man himself. Keep in mind, it was filmed two years ago so it has since increased from 600 to nearly 900 pairs.

With some of the pairs already exceeding $1000, I can’t imagine what the customized AM Nikes in the video will fetch or some of the vintage rarities he had tucked away. New auctions will be added weekly right through December – so there’s plenty of opportunity to put yourself in his shoes.

I know you’re probably wondering what the fate of his vintage t-shirt collection will be, I know I was. I just got word directly from the family that no decision regarding that portion of his wardrobe has been made. In the mean time we’re in the process of putting something together something special to honor the man, so stay tuned.