Defunkd

Jimmy J

Jimmy founded Defunkd in 2004 when he started selling vintage t-shirts online. 20 years of experience later and he hasn't looked back since. Actually, he looks back all the time given he's a sucker for nostalgia. For more, check the history of Defunkd and Jimmy's Expertise.

Stories By Jimmy J

Private Reserve

Artistique Et Sentimental T-Shirt
By Jimmy JNovember 28, 2025
Defunkd’s exclusive collection of new, vintage-inspired t-shirts for sale. Item #49: Artistique Et Sentimental T-Shirt Year:...
Private Reserve

The Brockum Collector T-Shirt
By Jimmy JNovember 19, 2024
Defunkd’s exclusive collection of new, vintage-inspired t-shirts for sale. Item #48: The Brockum Collector Year: 2024...
Hip-Hop

The Mysterious Case of The U.S. Rap Team Sweatshirt
By Jimmy JSeptember 9, 2024
View this post on Instagram A post shared by defunkd (@defunkd) I got this...
Bootlegs

Let’s Clear Up Some Vintage T-Shirt Terminology Confusion
By Jimmy JAugust 21, 2024
@ralliroots recently contacted us after repeatedly noticing members of the community mislabeling the various types of...
Brands

Vintage T-Shirt Tag Date Guide: The Cheatsheet
By Jimmy JJuly 19, 2024
We rounded up all of the tag date guides created by Defunkd writer Brad S. aka...