Vintage T-Shirt Collective
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Beatles VS Jedis
December 16, 2009 by Jimmy J · 5 Comments
With the prices of vintage t-shirts soaring we’re pitting some heavy weights against each other in an all-out, no-holds-barred…civilized vote by vintage t-shirt aficionados.
Beatles Butcher
The true origins of this relic are unknown. Its controversial artwork is derived from the infamous Beatles Butcher album that was released in 1966 and subsequently pulled from shelves because of widespread complaints. The original banned albums are worth a small fortune and this tee is arguably even more scarce. Is it an extremely rare record store promo? Or one of the earliest examples of bootlegging? Either way it’s a vintage artifact.
Brand: Vee-Kay
Age: 43
Price: $20,000
Transcelestians
This badboy is quite possibly the most rare Star Wars collectible on any planet. A t-shirt made for crew when filming began for A New Hope, aka Star Wars aka Transcelestians (the working title). This is such obscure Star Wars trivia that when this working title is Googled, there are no results…seriously, try it. It was once owned by Ben Burtt, the four time Academy Award winning sound technician who got Darth breathing heavy.
Brand: Russell
Age: 32
Price: $29,000
Kool Moe Dee VS Yoko Ono
April 4, 2009 by Jimmy J · 7 Comments
One is a boy and one is a girl. One battled other MCs while the other battled war. Sunglasses are the only thing they have in common – so it’s time we settled the score.
This battle has been quietly raging for almost 30 years. In recent performances neither artist has shelved the shades and conceded defeat. They both assume credit for popularizing what have become some of the most sought-after vintage sunglasses around.
How much do they go for? They range from $100-300 depending on condition.
From this point forward the Porsche Carrera 5620 sunglasses will be the signature shades of only one of these two performers. The choice is yours. Choose wisely.
Check out our previous posts on vintage sunglasses.
Using Their Heads to Sell Vintage Shirts
October 10, 2008 by defunkd · Leave a Comment
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 the models over at vintagevantage have a party on their heads and everyone is invited.
May The Best Mane Win
September 18, 2008 by defunkd · 6 Comments
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 beard war. Click on the links, view their auctions, peruse their poses and then vote for your favorite below – poll closes on Friday September 26.
1. The model for drewkirk is sporting half-stache-soul-patch growth.
2. The model for princesvintage goes with the classic 5 o’clock shadow, or what ever time that is over in the UK.
3. The model for vintage_lovers gets creative with his clippers, tailored side burns, soul patch goatee fusion.
4. The model for americanarchive is a big fan of Santa Claus, Grizzly Adams and Just For Men.