Defunkd

James A

James, aka Jimmy J, founded Defunkd 21 years ago, and has been buying, selling, collecting and studying vintage t-shirts ever since. He's had a special interest in authenticity since 2010 when he created the blue print for the t-shirt authentication process. For more, check the history of Defunkd and Jimmy's Expertise.

Stories By James A

Tees

While Authenticating Remember to Think Outside the Heart-Shaped Box
By James AApril 28, 2024
Last week, on Reddit/VintageTees, a user posted photos of his yard sale haul, and it ignited...
Bootlegs

Archive of Fake VS Real Vintage T-Shirt Tags
By James AAugust 15, 2023
It wasn’t long ago that you could easily authenticate a vintage tee using just the tag....
How To

Can Copyright Lines Be Used To Authenticate and Date a T-Shirt?
By James AOctober 3, 2021
Copyright lines, that tiny text that often appears near the edge of the print on a...
History

Single-Stitch: Let’s Tie Up Some Loose Ends
By James AAugust 25, 2021
The first time I heard the term “single-stitch” was in the early aughts when vintage Levi’s...
Celebrities

This Is Not an Article About Vintage Fugazi T-Shirts
By James AAugust 14, 2013
The Story Behind the “This is Not a Fugazi T-Shirt”, Tee Fugazi never made their own...