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

News

‘Legiteem8’ App Authenticates and Appraises Vintage T-Shirts Through Crowdsourcing
By Jimmy JJune 16, 2022
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, (June 14, 2022) Award-winning vintage authority Defunkd and U.S. apparel company Citees have...
My Vintage T-Shirt

A Heroic ILM Employee Rescued a 1979 Bootleg Tee From George Lucas’ Wrath
By Jimmy JMay 4, 2022
My Vintage T-Shirt is a section written by our readers. Thanks to Shawn Keeler for sharing these...
Bootlegs

Here Are the Answers to Legiteem8’s ‘Vintage Tee Authenticity Quiz’
By Jimmy JApril 16, 2022
In preparation for the launch of our forthcoming vintage t-shirt authentication app, Legiteem8, we set out...
How To

The Ultimate Guide to Vintage T-Shirt Authentication
By Jimmy JMarch 18, 2022
For over 15 years Defunkd has been devoted to powering up the community’s authentication knowledge to...
News

Vintage T-Shirt Heads Came to Their Census In 2022
By Jimmy JMarch 15, 2022
Introduction The survey was made up of 35 questions that were primarily multiple-choice, many included an...