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Battle Jacket Required
July 13, 2008 by Jimmy J · 12 Comments
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 back, usually representing the band the individual favors. Around this patch, many smaller patches are placed, sometimes in a sort of hierarchy, but most times in a random formation. According to legend, the status amongst a particular group of friends could be determined by the detailing of their jackets – especially if the patches represented a band the wearer saw live.
While they are still made to this day, the true era of the Battle Jacket has long since passed. In the early 1990s the metal melted in to a mass of multiple sub-genres, the fashion followed and the jacket eventually faded due to the popularity of long-sleeved shirts, military and army fatigues.
Where are all these jackets now, you ask? Most likely still possessed by their creators, who will eventually take the relic to their graves. If you’re in a hardcore-artsy-crafty kinda mood, eBay has a consistent supply of both vintage jean jackets and band patches (below.) The closest you’ll probably get to the real deal will be by visiting tshirtslayer for the metal versions, and oxbloodoi for punk.
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Who Wears Vintage Short Shorts?
July 11, 2008 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
Thankfully, women never stopped wearing them. But recent bidding activity now suggests men aren’t afraid to show a little leg as well. The pair of men’s Adidas, pictured below, just sold for £55 (approx. $110 US). The shorts with sheen are regularly fetching big bucks especially if you compare the dollar to fabric ratio. Judging by the location of who’s offering them for sale and their winning bidders, the trend appears to be most popular in the UK. Are they back? I hope so. I’ve been waiting for this moment since Magnum P.I. went off the air.
Take a look at the auction action by clicking here.
Get Your Motors Russian
July 8, 2008 by Jimmy J · 1 Comment
Each week we feature an interesting vintage tee that’s currently on the eBay auction block. Please feel free to link us if you create or discover an auction we might like.  Â
Description:Â VTG 70s RARE Harley Davidson T-SHIRT Old HD RUSSIA L
Measurements: shoulder-to-shoulder: 23″ length: 23″
Sold by:Â Wispersteppes Vintage
What the Seller Says:Â From my personal collection is this rare 1 of a KIND HARLEY DAVIDSON t-shirt from Russia-Old Soviet Union RARE RARE RARE. Features the sickle and hammer with the raised & clenched fist. Look into their symbolism, quite interesting…
What I Say: My guess is that they made more than one of these. On the other hand who knows how many of them were able to defect without being caught and sent to Siberia. RARE? Yes. I would be shocked if this shirt sold for the opening bid – just like Soviet government was when their people started cheering for Rocky during his bout with Drago.
Final Price: $325.00
More vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts.Â
Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke
July 6, 2008 by Jimmy J · 3 Comments
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:Â 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
View previous mens vintage clothes auctions.
Vintage Underwear Discussed Briefly
July 3, 2008 by Jimmy J · Comments Off
Is there value in vintage underwear? After spending only a few minutes searching eBay for old undies – it got creepy, quickly, I felt like Nicholas Cage watching that 8mm film. Going once, going twice, SOILED for $150? No, not that creepy, thankfully eBay doesn’t permit used undies on the system. Here’s a few guides on the subject of vintage panties and men’s underwear (the latter seems more like a confession). As far as value goes, here’s the naked truth:
Think this is strange? The facts about vintage socks will knocks yours off.Â