Category: Movies

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #9: Big Trouble in Little China Tank Year: 1986 Circulation: You’ll have better luck finding Little China. What’s not to love about this fantasy adventure? Machine guns, martial arts and mullets reign supreme as Jack Burton navigates his way through Little China looking for a green eyed gal. Surprisingly Big Trouble did little at the box office, but has gone on to be one of the biggest cult films out of the 1980s. This t-shirt is official promotional swag – a replica of the tank Jack wears ... Read more

Defunkd’s exclusive collection of vintage t-shirts for sale at reasonably exorbitant prices. Item #5: Ray Parker Jr. Jersey Album: The Other Woman Year: 1982 Circulation: Others may exist, but so might ghosts. If you’re looking to out vintage those wearing run-of-the-mill Ghostbusters swag, this relic pre-dates Ghostbusters by two years. Yes, Ray had a career well before bustin’ made him feel good.  In the 1970s he played along side Barry White and went on to work with Rufus and Chaka Khan, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Herbie Hancock, Diana Ross and many others. By the time ... Read more

Apparently, clearing a t-shirt to appear in a movie is a pain in the ass. Or heart, in this case. This nifty letter was provided by “corinalarks” who used to do clearance in the film business. It’s one of many communications between him and Holly Johnson of Frankie Goes to Hollywood fame. Holly wouldn’t give permission for a “Frankie Says Relax” t-shirt to appear in Pulp Fiction during the overdose scene. “Dear Don, I would not give my permission to use a F.G.T.H. t-shirt in this scene. The connotation is too negative re: the overdose, panic and foul language,” Johnson ... Read more

Every so often we feature an interesting vintage clothing piece that’s currently up for grabs on eBay. Please inform us if you create or discover an auction we might like by posting a link to the listing on our forum. Item: vintage Empire Strikes Back Star Wars t-shirt Brand: Medalist Sold By: defunkd_vintage What we Say: This super rare Empire Strikes Back tee was given to the crew during filming in Norway, England and the US. The Empire logo featured was still in its preliminary stages. This promo-only shirt that was not sold to the public, many productions photos show ... Read more

My Vintage T-Shirt is a section written by our readers. Thanks to Peter over at monomurraymulcher for sharing this shirt and great story. If you have a rare vintage t-shirt and a great story please contact us. My chest burster 3-D Alien t-shirt was one of those treasures of youth that was too special to be worn most of the time.  Shooting out from the middle of the chest is an exquisitely detailed rubber replica of the worm-like monster which pops out of the chest of character Kane (played by John Hurt) during dinner.  A notoriously disgusting horror moment and ... Read more