Category: Tees

Platinum Certification ID: DfnkdPC-004 Collapse All Summary This vintage T-shirt has undergone a meticulous review by an authenticator (James A.), who has concluded that it is an authentic, 1940s "11034-XG Silver Gray" Harley Davidson T-shirt in an M size.  In 2020, the Harley-Davidson Museum described this shirt as "Harley-Davidson's first t-shirt," first manufactured in 1947. Because transporting this item across borders raised tariff concerns and risk of loss, the photos and documentation were supplied directly by the owner, Zack Bernstein (@zackbernstein.dmg). He was able to capture high-quality images and video, including the microscope-level shots necessary for our certifications. On Thursday, ... Read more

Welcome to a special edition of Heat Check! After featuring a rare Levi’s T-shirt on Instagram recently, we decided to take a look at some of the rarest and highest-selling vintage Levi’s T-shirts on eBay over the last 3 years. Some ground rules before we get into the list: I don’t personally authenticate these t-shirts, nor does Defunkd, but you can use our forum to get your goodies checked. I do my best to confirm the transaction is real, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a shill bid or returned. If a sale looks too fishy, I leave it ... Read more

Update: The individual who has been captured in connection with the murder of Charlie Kirk was photographed wearing a long-sleeve version of the t-shirt that is the basis of this contest. Our Free & Brave t-shirt Remix contest was launched over a month ago, and all submissions were received before the event. Regardless, we are pausing the contest until further notice, as we consult with the 19 participants and our judge to determine the best way to move forward.  Defunkd’s t-shirt remix contest has officially begun! It’s all about reimagining that iconic “Land of the Free – Home of the ... Read more

Welcome to a special edition of Heat Check! Soundgarden t-shirts have been hot lately, and these are the top ten highest-selling Soundgarden t-shirts on eBay over the last three years. Some ground rules before we get into the list: I don’t personally authenticate these t-shirts, nor does Defunkd, but you can use our forum to get your goodies checked. I do my best to confirm the transaction is real, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a shill bid or returned. If a sale looks too fishy, I leave it off the list. These are eBay sales only since we ... Read more

Welcome to a special edition of Heat Check! Sonic Youth t-shirts have been hot lately, and these are the top ten highest-selling Sonic Youth t-shirts on eBay over the last three years. Some ground rules before we get into the list: I don’t personally authenticate these t-shirts, nor does Defunkd, but you can use our forum to get your goodies checked. I do my best to confirm the transaction is real, but that doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a shill bid or returned. If a sale looks too fishy, I leave it off the list. These are eBay sales only ... Read more